HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1238 Prison Department Posts

HSSC CET Group C 2026 Quick Highlights

• Organization: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
• Advt. No.: 06/2026
• Post Names: Assistant Superintendent Jail (Male and Female), Prison Warder (Male and Female)
• Total Vacancies: 1238
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Fee: No Fee Required
• HSSC CET Group C Recruitment Last Date: 30 June 2026 (11:59 PM)

 

HSSC CET Group C 2026 Important Dates

HSSC CET Group C Application Fee 2026

No application fee is required for any candidate for any post under this advertisement. This applies to all categories including General, DSC, OSC, BCA, BCB, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.

HSSC CET Group C Vacancy Details 2026

The total vacancy count is 1238 posts spread across two groups and four posts in the Haryana Prison Department. All vacancy figures below are verified as per the official notification.

Group 1: Assistant Superintendent Jail

Group 2: Prison Warder

Note: DSC = Deprived Scheduled Castes, OSC = Other Scheduled Castes, BCA and BCB = Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS = Economically Weaker Section, ESM = Ex-Servicemen. Benefit of reservation is available only to bonafide residents of Haryana State.

HSSC CET Group C Eligibility Criteria 2026

Who Can Apply

Only candidates who have qualified HSSC CET Phase-I (Advt. No. 01/2025) with minimum 50% marks for General category and minimum 40% marks for reserved categories are eligible to apply. CET marks are valid for 3 years from the date of declaration of result.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (As On Closing Date)

Additional age relaxation for other categories like Ex-Servicemen, widowed and divorced women, unmarried women, physically disabled candidates etc. is as per Haryana Government Instructions No. 22/06/2021-1GS-III dated 25 March 2022. Overall, the upper age limit shall not exceed 52 years for any category.

HSSC CET Group C Physical Standards 2026

All candidates who qualify the Physical Measurement Test will be put to a Physical Screening Test which is of qualifying nature only.

Height and Chest Requirements

Running Test (Physical Screening Test)

HSSC CET Group C Selection Process 2026

The selection for Group C posts (Police and Prison service category) follows a multi-stage process as per CET Policy and HSSC Rules 2025.

• Stage 1: Shortlisting based on CET Phase-I marks. Eligible candidates are invited to apply for the skill and written examination.
• Stage 2: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — qualifying in nature.
• Stage 3: Physical Screening Test (PST) — qualifying in nature.
• Stage 4: Written Examination (Skill and/or Written Exam) — merit forming, 100 marks.
• Final Merit: Based on marks obtained in the written examination. In case of a tie, the candidate older in age gets preference. If date of birth is also the same, the candidate with higher CET Phase-I marks is preferred.

The maximum number of candidates shortlisted for the written exam will be 10 times the total number of advertised posts. Minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are 50% for General category and 40% for reserved categories.

HSSC CET Group C Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination is OMR based, bilingual (English and Hindi) with 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks. Duration is 1 hour 45 minutes.

Group 1 Subject Syllabus (Graduation Level)

• General Intelligence and Reasoning (verbal and non-verbal)
• General Awareness including Indian Constitution, Haryana Welfare Schemes, Traffic Rules
• Quantitative Aptitude (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics)
• Hindi and English Language
• Economics and Governance including Haryana economy, Rural Marketing
• Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

Group 2 Subject Syllabus (10+2 Level)

• General Awareness (Static and Current)
• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Hindi Language
• Haryana Economy, Rural Marketing
• Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

Important Marking Rules

• No negative marking for wrong answers.
• If a candidate does not attempt a question and fails to fill the fifth circle on the OMR sheet, 1 mark is deducted for that unattempted question.
• There is no re-evaluation of OMR sheets.
• Answer key will be published on the official website after the exam. Candidates can raise objections within the specified period with a fee of Rs 250 per objection (non-refundable).

Documents Required For HSSC CET Group C 2026

The following documents must be uploaded at the time of submitting the online application. Documents not uploaded with the application form will not be accepted later.

All Candidates (General Category)

• Scanned copies of all educational qualification certificates from Matriculation onwards
• Latest scanned colored photograph with white background, clearly showing date and name of the candidate
• Scanned signature of the candidate
• Undertaking as per Annexure V of the advertisement

Reserved Category Candidates (Additional Documents)

• Haryana Bonafide Resident Certificate
• Caste certificate (DSC or OSC as per Govt. instruction dated 13.11.2024, BCA or BCB issued on or after 01.04.2026, or EWS certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026)
• Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen candidates showing date of entry and release
• Eligibility Certificate for Family Members of Disabled ESM, issued or renewed on or after 25.06.2025
• Freedom Fighter Certificate issued by competent authority, for Dependent of Freedom Fighter (DFF) candidates
• Any other applicable reservation certificate

Important: Reserved category certificates must have been issued within the dates specified in the advertisement. Certificates issued after the closing date will not be accepted under any circumstances.

How To Apply Online For HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit the online application for this latest Govt Recruitment 2026.

1. Visit the official application portal at adv062026.hryssc.com between 24 June 2026 and 30 June 2026.
2. Log in using your CET (Advt. No. 01/2025) Registration ID and password. New applicants must first register on the portal.
3. Read the advertisement (Advt. No. 06/2026) carefully and check all eligibility conditions before proceeding.
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate details. Enter your post preference carefully as preferences once confirmed cannot be changed.
5. Upload all required documents including educational certificates, caste certificate, bonafide resident certificate, photograph, and signature as per the category-wise document list.
6. Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted form along with all uploaded documents for future reference.
7. No application fee is required. Complete the submission before 30 June 2026 at 11:59 PM.

General Rules and Important Instructions

• No offline application or downloaded application form sent by post will be accepted.
• Candidates must ensure that all qualification and eligibility conditions are met on the closing date. If found ineligible at any stage, even after appointment, the candidature may be cancelled.
• Post preferences once filled and confirmed cannot be changed under any circumstances. Candidates are responsible for choosing preferences correctly.
• Only documents uploaded with the online application will be considered for scrutiny. Documents submitted later will not be entertained.
• Biometric data will be captured at multiple stages. Mismatch in biometric data will lead to cancellation of candidature on grounds of impersonation.
• Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, calculator, and any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination centre.
• The Commission reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of advertised posts at any time till the date of recommendation.
• All notices and updates related to this recruitment will be published only on the official HSSC website. Candidates should check the website regularly.

HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. What Is The HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026?

HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026 is an official notification (Advt. No. 06/2026) issued by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission for CET Phase-II recruitment to 1238 Group C posts in the Prison Department of Haryana. It invites applications from candidates who qualified CET Phase-I (Advt. No. 01/2025).

Q2. How Many Total Vacancies Are There In HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026?

There are 1238 total vacancies. These include Assistant Superintendent Jail Male (30 posts), Assistant Superintendent Jail Female (3 posts), Prison Warder Female (112 posts) and Prison Warder Male (1093 posts).

Q3. Who Is Eligible To Apply For HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026?

Only those candidates who qualified CET Phase-I (Advt. No. 01/2025) with minimum 50% marks for general category and 40% marks for reserved categories are eligible to apply. For Assistant Superintendent Jail posts, the candidate must be a graduate. For Prison Warder posts, the candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent. Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric or higher education is required for all posts.

Q4. What Is The Last Date To Apply For HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026 is 30 June 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates can make corrections in the form between 1 July 2026 and 2 July 2026 till 11:59 PM.

Q5. What Is The Application Fee For HSSC CET Group C 2026?

There is no application fee for HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026. The notification clearly states that no fee is required to be deposited by any candidate for applying against any post.

Q6. What Is The Age Limit For HSSC CET Group C 2026 Posts?

For Assistant Superintendent Jail posts, the age limit is 21 to 27 years. For Prison Warder posts, the age limit is 18 to 25 years. A relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is given to DSC, OSC, BCA, BCB and EWS category candidates as per Haryana Government instructions.

Q7. What Is The Selection Process For HSSC CET Group C Recruitment 2026?

Selection involves three stages. First, candidates are shortlisted based on CET Phase-I marks. Then shortlisted candidates appear for a Physical Measurement Test and Physical Screening Test, both of which are qualifying in nature. Finally, a written examination (Skill and Written Exam) of 100 marks and 100 questions is held. General category candidates must score minimum 50% in the written exam and reserved category candidates must score minimum 40%.

Q8. What Is The Exam Pattern For HSSC CET Phase-II Written Examination?

The written exam has 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 100 marks and the duration is 1 hour 45 minutes. The question paper is bilingual in English and Hindi and is OMR based. There is no negative marking for wrong answers, but leaving a question unattempted results in a deduction of 1 mark.

Source

This article is based on the official advertisement No. 06/2026 dated 22 June 2026 issued by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, Bays No. 67-70, Sector-2, Panchkula, for CET Phase-II recruitment to Group C posts in the Prison Department of Haryana.

Disclaimer

The information in this article is based on the official notification available at the time of writing. Candidates must visit the official HSSC website for the latest updates, corrigenda, or any changes before applying.