The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. 05/2026) for the CET (Common Eligibility Test) for Group D posts. Candidates who have passed 10th standard can register online from 19 June 2026 to 3 July 2026. Clearing this CET is mandatory to be eligible for future Group D recruitment in Haryana. Vacancies will be announced separately.
HSSC Group D CET 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting Body | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Exam Name | Common Eligibility Test (CET) – Group D |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Posts | Group D (Peon, Helper, Chowkidar and others) |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Pay Scale | ₹16,900 – ₹53,500 (Level DL) |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 3 July 2026 |
Important Dates
- Application Begins: 19 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 3 July 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Fee: 6 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Correction Window: 7 July to 9 July 2026
- CET Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹500 to ₹1,000 (depending on Aadhaar / PPP integration)
- EWS: ₹250 to ₹500
- SC / ST: ₹250 to ₹500 (candidates already registered under Advt 1/2025 pay no fee)
Fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and maximum 42 years. Upper-age relaxation for Haryana residents: SC / BCA / BCB – 5 years; unmarried, widowed or divorced women – 5 years; PwBD – up to 10 years (max cap 52 years).
Eligibility & Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Eligibility |
| Group D Posts (Peon, Helper, Chowkidar, etc.) | To be announced | 10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board; registration builds the CET merit list for future recruitments. |
Salary & Benefits
Group D employees are placed in ₹16,900 – ₹53,500 (Pay Matrix Level DL) with an initial basic pay of ₹16,900, plus DA, HRA, medical and travel allowances. It is a permanent state government post with promotion opportunities to Group C cadres.
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline OMR-based written exam
- Questions: 100 MCQs | Marks: 100 | Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Negative Marking: None for wrong answers
- 5th Bubble Rule: If you skip a question, you must fill the 5th (blank) bubble; leaving all options empty deducts 1 mark.
- Part A (75%): General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English & Hindi (matric level)
- Part B (25%): Haryana GK – history, geography, economy, civics, culture, current affairs
How to Apply for HSSC Group D CET 2026
- Visit the Haryana one-time registration portal at onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in/hssc.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already.
- Log in and open the Group D CET 2026 (Advt. 05/2026) application form.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future use.
Important Links
- Apply Online: onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in/hssc
- Download Notification: Official PDF
- Official Website: hssc.gov.in
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Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official HSSC notification for quick reference. Always read the official notification before applying.