HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026

About This Recruitment

HSSC CET Group D 2026 is a Common Eligibility Test registration process notified by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission. The advertisement is meant for candidates who want to register for the CET examination for Group D posts, except the posts where the minimum educational qualification is below matriculation.

This recruitment process is useful for Haryana Group D aspirants who want to be considered for future Group D appointment opportunities through the Commission. The notice explains the registration portal, eligibility conditions, certificate requirements, examination criteria, qualifying marks, document upload rules and the process through which eligible candidates may later give electronic willingness for available posts.

Candidates should read the official advertisement carefully because it includes important rules for category certificates, Haryana resident benefit, PwBD scribe facility, multiple registration cancellation, OMR marking and rejection of candidature. The detailed list of Group D posts will be published separately, so candidates should keep checking HSSC updates after completing registration.

Recruitment Snapshot

Important Dates and Application Fee

Age Limit

Age is counted as on the closing date of registration. The official advertisement states that candidates should not be less than 18 years and not more than 42 years as on the closing date.

Vacancy Details

The advertisement states that detail of Group D posts will be published separately. Candidates should therefore check the HSSC official website for post-wise, department-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution when it is released.

Eligibility and Qualification

• For Group D posts except Sweepers, Chowkidar and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar, candidates should have matriculation from a recognized board.
• Hindi or Sanskrit up to matriculation is required as one of the subjects.
• Candidates should ensure that eligibility is complete by the closing date, because lack of essential qualification on the cutoff or closing date may lead to rejection.
• Reserved category benefits are available only as per Haryana Government rules and the certificate conditions mentioned in the official advertisement.
• Detailed post-wise conditions should be checked again when HSSC publishes the detailed Group D post advertisement.

Selection Process

1. Candidates submit online registration and application through the designated portal.
2. HSSC conducts the Common Eligibility Test for eligible Group D candidates.
3. The CET score for Group D includes 100% CET marks as stated in the advertisement.
4. On the basis of CET marks, HSSC may shortlist candidates for selection, recommendation or waiting list in respective categories.
5. Available Group D posts will be advertised separately to invite electronic application or willingness from eligible candidates.
6. Only uploaded documents will be considered for scrutiny, subject to official rules and verification.
7. For Group D posts, willingness or consent of eligible candidates will be obtained by the Commission before declaration of final result.

Exam Pattern

The CET Group D question paper will be of Secondary Education / Matriculation level. The written examination will be bilingual in Hindi and English and will be conducted as an offline OMR based examination.

The syllabus includes 75% weightage for General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English and Hindi, and 25% weightage for History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment, Culture etc. of Haryana.

Physical Standards / Skill Test / Scribe Facility

The provided CET Group D advertisement does not mention any common physical standards, typing test or skill test for the CET registration stage. If any specific Group D post later requires a physical standard, skill test or other post-wise condition, candidates should check the separate detailed post advertisement.

• Eligible PwBD candidates may get scribe facility as per the conditions mentioned in the official advertisement.
• PwBD candidates allowed scribe facility may get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination.
• The total extra time mentioned in the notice is 35 minutes in addition to 105 minutes.
• Scribe details and documents may be asked through the online portal before the written examination.

Salary and Benefits

• The provided CET Group D advertisement does not give a single pay scale for all posts.
• Pay scale and service benefits should be checked from the detailed post-wise Group D advertisement when published.
• Appointment and service conditions will apply as per the relevant Haryana Government rules and the concerned department.

Documents Required

• Scanned copy of matriculation certificate.
• Latest scanned coloured photograph with white background, clearly showing candidate name and date on the photograph.
• Scanned signature of the candidate.
• Undertaking as per Annexure VIII.
• Haryana Bonafide Resident certificate, if claiming Haryana category or reservation benefit.
• DSC / OSC / BC-A / BC-B / EWS / ESP / PwBD certificate, if applicable and as per the official conditions.
• Discharge certificate, eligibility certificate or related documents for Ex-Servicemen and family member categories, if applicable.
• Freedom Fighter dependent certificate, if applicable.
• Proof of work on adhoc, contract, work-charged or daily wages basis in Haryana Government department, board or corporation, if claiming age relaxation on that basis.
• Any other reservation or supporting certificate mentioned in the official advertisement.

How to Apply

1. Visit the designated portal at onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in.
2. Use the same CET Registration Number if already registered for CET Advt. No. 1/2022 or CET Advt. No. 1/2025, as applicable.
3. New applicants should complete registration and note the Registration Number for future use.
4. Fill personal, educational, category, reservation and other required details carefully.
5. Upload scanned original documents, photograph, signature and mandatory undertakings in the correct place on the portal.
6. Pay the application fee online if applicable to your category and registration status.
7. Review every field before final submission because correction is allowed only within the notified correction window.
8. After successful submission, take the final printout of the application form and keep uploaded documents for record.

Why Apply For This Recruitment

HSSC CET Group D 2026 is important for candidates aiming for Group D opportunities under Haryana Government departments and related bodies. Since the CET score is used in the recruitment process and detailed posts will be notified separately, timely registration helps eligible candidates remain ready for the next stage. The exam pattern is clearly defined, the paper is matriculation level, and candidates can prepare with a focused plan for general topics and Haryana-specific knowledge.

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