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The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the HSSC CET Group D 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 05/2026 for the Common Eligibility Test required for Group D posts across Haryana Government departments, boards and corporations. Candidates who want to Apply Online for HSSC CET Group D 2026 can register on the official One Time Registration portal from 19 June 2026. This CET registration is a mandatory first step before the Commission advertises actual Group D vacancies separately. This article explains the important dates, application fee, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and the complete online application process.
Last Date: 2026-07-03 23:59:00
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date For HSSC CET Group D 2026 Registration: 03 July 2026
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep these dates in mind while applying for the CET Group D online form 2026. The Commission has not yet announced the exam date and admit card date, so candidates should check the official website regularly for updates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication of Advertisement | 18 June 2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 19 June 2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 03 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Closing Date for Deposit of Fee | 06 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction or Edit Window in Application Form | 07 July 2026 to 09 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Downloading of Admit Card | Will be communicated separately |
| CET Group D Examination 2026 Date | Will be communicated separately |
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for HSSC CET Group D 2026 depends on the candidate's category and whether the candidate is a resident of Haryana. The standard rate is Rs 1,000, with concessions available based on Parivar Pehchan Number (PPN) or Aadhaar verification.
| Category | Haryana Resident With PPN or Aadhaar | Haryana Resident Without PPN or Aadhaar | Non-Resident With Aadhaar | Non-Resident Without Aadhaar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Category Male | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 1000 (Standard) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 1000 (Standard) |
| Children of Ex-Servicemen (Male) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 1000 (Standard) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 1000 (Standard) |
| Female Applicants (Any Category) | Rs 250 (25%) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 1000 (Standard) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Rs 250 (25%) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 1000 (Standard) |
| Persons With Benchmark Disabilities | Rs 250 (25%) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 1000 (Standard) |
| Scheduled Caste, Backward Class, EWS | Rs 250 (25%) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 500 (50%) | Rs 1000 (Standard) |
Important Note: Candidates who already applied and deposited fee under CET Group C Advertisement No. 1/2025 do not need to pay the fee again for this CET Group D 2026 registration. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances, and the Commission is not responsible for failed or pending payment transactions.
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Vacancy Details
This advertisement only covers the registration process for the Common Eligibility Test. As per the official notification, the detailed list of Group D posts and the number of vacancies will be published separately by the Commission at a later date. Candidates should keep visiting the HSSC Official Website for the latest update on vacancy details and post-wise notification.
Eligibility Criteria For HSSC CET Group D 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post Category | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| All Group D Posts Except Sweeper, Chowkidar And Sweeper-Cum-Chowkidar | Matriculation from a recognized Board, with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects up to Matriculation |
| Sweeper, Chowkidar And Sweeper-Cum-Chowkidar | Should be able to read and write Hindi |
Age Limit
A candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 42 years of age as on the closing date of registration, that is 03 July 2026. Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates as per Haryana Government instructions.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes | 5 years |
| Backward Classes | 5 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years (15 years if also belonging to SC, BC or EWS), subject to maximum age of 52 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service period plus 3 years |
| Widowed, Divorced, Judicially Separated Or Unmarried Women | 5 years |
| Persons On Adhoc, Contract Or Daily Wages Basis In Haryana Government | Equal to completed years of such service, subject to maximum age of 52 years |
HSSC CET Group D Examination Pattern 2026
The Common Eligibility Test score carries 100 percent weightage for selection to Group D posts, except for posts where the minimum qualification is below Matriculation. The exam pattern is as follows.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| Mode | Offline, OMR based written examination |
| Language | Bilingual (English and Hindi) |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking for a wrong answer, but minus 1 mark is deducted for not attempting a question |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General Category 50%, Reserved Category 40% |
| Question Paper Level | Secondary Education (Matriculation Level) |
Candidates who already qualified the CET written examination for Group D posts held on 12 January 2024, which remains valid until 11 January 2027, will have their marks out of a maximum of 95 converted into a percentage for preparing the combined merit list along with new CET qualified candidates.
HSSC CET Group D Syllabus And Exam Pattern
The CET syllabus for Group D posts is divided into two parts based on weightage.
| Part | Weightage | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | 75% | General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English Language, Hindi Language |
| Part B | 25% | History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment and Culture of Haryana |
General Awareness covers Indian History, Polity, Constitution, Art, Culture, Geography and General Science. Reasoning includes topics such as coding-decoding, blood relations, series, classification and sitting arrangement. Quantitative Ability covers number system, simplification, ratio, percentage, average, profit and loss, and basic algebra and geometry. English and Hindi sections test grammar, vocabulary and comprehension at the Matriculation level.
Documents Required For CET Group D Online Form 2026
Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents while filling the application form. Documents not uploaded at the time of registration will not be considered later.
| Category | Documents To Be Uploaded |
|---|---|
| General Category | Matriculation certificate, recent colour photograph with white background, scanned signature, undertaking as per the prescribed format |
| Reserved Categories (DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B, EWS, ESP, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Dependent of Freedom Fighter) | All documents listed for General category, plus Haryana Bonafide Resident certificate and the relevant reservation or category certificate issued in the prescribed format |
Provisions For Persons With Benchmark Disabilities
The Commission has provided the following facilities for eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities, as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- Candidates with blindness, locomotor disability of both arms, or cerebral palsy can avail a scribe without submitting a physical limitation certificate.
- Other categories of benchmark disabilities can avail a scribe upon submitting a certificate from a Government Medical Officer confirming the need for a scribe.
- A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is provided, which adds up to 35 extra minutes for the full exam.
- The scribe must have a qualification up to Matriculation only and must not be a candidate in the same examination.
How To Apply For HSSC CET Group D 2026 (Online Form)
Follow these steps to complete the HSSC CET Group D 2026 online registration.
- Visit the official One Time Registration portal of the Haryana Government.
- Click on the registration link for CET Group D Advertisement No. 05/2026.
- If you registered earlier for CET 2022 or CET 1/2025, use the same Registration Number. New candidates will get a fresh Registration Number.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully in the online form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents such as Matriculation certificate, photograph, signature and category certificates.
- Pay the application fee online through net banking, debit card or credit card, if applicable.
- Check all entries carefully, since no correction is allowed after final submission except during the correction window.
- Submit the application form and save a printout for future reference.
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Selection Process
For Group D posts, selection and recommendation of candidates is based entirely on CET marks. There is no separate skill or written examination beyond the CET itself. Once actual Group D posts are advertised in future, the Commission will invite willingness or consent electronically from eligible candidates based on the CET merit list, using their Registration Number. The CET marks of a candidate remain valid for a period of three years from the date of declaration of result. In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate gets precedence, and if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate whose name comes first alphabetically is placed higher in merit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is HSSC CET Group D 2026?
HSSC CET Group D 2026 is the Common Eligibility Test conducted by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission under Advertisement No. 05/2026 for direct recruitment to Group D posts in various Haryana Government departments, boards and corporations.
Q2. What is the educational qualification for HSSC CET Group D 2026?
Candidates need Matriculation from a recognized Board with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects up to Matriculation. For the posts of Sweeper, Chowkidar and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar, candidates should be able to read and write Hindi.
Q3. What is the age limit for HSSC CET Group D 2026?
Candidates should not be less than 18 years and not more than 42 years of age as on the closing date of registration. Age relaxation is available to reserved category candidates as per Haryana Government rules.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for HSSC CET Group D 2026?
The online registration closes on 03.07.2026 (11:59 PM), and the closing date for fee deposit is 06.07.2026 (11:59 PM).
Q5. What is the application fee for HSSC CET Group D 2026?
The application fee depends on category and residency status, ranging from 25 percent to 100 percent of the standard rate of Rs 1,000. Candidates who already paid fee for CET Group C Advertisement No. 1/2025 need not pay the fee again.
Q6. What is the exam pattern for HSSC CET Group D 2026?
The exam has 100 multiple choice questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 1 hour 45 minutes. The paper is bilingual (English and Hindi) and OMR based. There is no negative marking for a wrong answer, but one mark is deducted for not attempting a question.
Q7. What is the syllabus for HSSC CET Group D 2026?
The syllabus has two parts: 75 percent weightage for General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English and Hindi, and 25 percent weightage for History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment and Culture of Haryana.
Q8. How can I apply online for HSSC CET Group D 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the One Time Registration portal of Haryana Government by filling the form, uploading documents, paying the fee if applicable, and submitting the application before the closing date.
Source And Official Notification
This article is based on the official CET Group D Advertisement No. 05/2026 issued by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, along with the related CET Policy notification issued by the Haryana Government. Candidates are advised to check the HSSC Official Website regularly for the official notification PDF, exam date, admit card and result updates.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is based on the official advertisement available at the time of writing. Vacancy details for Group D posts will be published separately by HSSC. Candidates should always verify the latest updates from the official HSSC website before taking any action.
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