The Haryana Government has released the official Notification for HSSC CET Group D Vacancy 2026 on 18 June 2026. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for candidates seeking stable government employment in various departments of the Haryana Government. The online application process is now active on the official website, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online on the official website.
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission Common Eligibility Test (HSSC CET) Group D serves as a qualifying examination for recruitment to multiple Group D posts across state government departments. Candidates can check the official notification PDF, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, and other important details below.
HSSC CET Group D Notification 2026 Out
The detailed HSSC CET Group D Notification 2026 has been released on the official portal for candidates aspiring to secure Group D posts in Haryana Government departments. The notification contains complete information regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation benefits, selection process, application dates, and other important recruitment guidelines.
Haryana Group D Vacancy 2026: Official Update
The Haryana Government has directed all state departments and organizations to submit details of their vacant Group D posts for inclusion in the HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026 process. Departments that fail to provide vacancy data within the stipulated time may be treated as having no available vacancies, ensuring accurate and transparent recruitment planning across government offices.
The following are the organisations (Boards/Corporations/Statutory Bodies) mentioned in the notice that are required to report these vacancies:
- Kurukshetra Development Board
- Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA)
- Women Development Corporation
- Haryana Public Service Commission
- State Pollution Control Board
- HSVP
- Haryana Staff Selection Commission
- Hartron
- Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited
- Urban Local Bodies
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Recruitment: Overview
The exam is conducted by the Haryana Government – Human Resources Department for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) – Group D posts. The Selection Stages include Written examination, Document verification and Medical examination. Check the Haryana CET Group D Vacancy 2026 overview here:
| HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026: Overview | |
| Organisation | Haryana Staff Selection Commission(HSSC) |
| Post Name | Group D Posts |
| Vacancies | TBA |
| Notification Release Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Application date | 19 June 2026 to 3 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Education Qualification | Candidates must have passed the 10th Class from a recognised board |
| Age limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Official website | www.hssc.gov.in |
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of the important dates related to the HSSC CET Group D 2026 application process and examination.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 19 June 2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission | 3 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Closing Date for Fee Deposit | 06 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 7 July 2026 to 9 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Date of Examination | TBA |
HSSC CET Group D Application Form Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee online to complete the registration process:
Fee Table for Residents of Haryana
(Only applicable if PP Number / Aadhaar Number is provided)
| Sr. No. | Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Category (Male) | ₹500/- (50% of Standard Rate) |
| 2 | General Category (Female) | ₹250/- (25% of Standard Rate) |
| 3 | SC / BC / EWS | ₹250/- (25% of Standard Rate) |
| 4 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | ₹250/- (25% of Standard Rate) |
| 5 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | ₹250/- (25% of Standard Rate) |
Fee Table for Non-Residents of Haryana
(Candidates from other States/UTs)
| Sr. No. | Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Male Applicants (General / Reserved) | ₹1,000/- (Standard Rate) |
| 2 | All Female Applicants (General / Reserved) | ₹500/- (50% of Standard Rate) |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | ₹500/- (50% of Standard Rate) |
| 4 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | ₹500/- (50% of Standard Rate) |
Re-appearing in CET: If a candidate who has already qualified wishes to re-appear in CET to improve their marks, they will have to pay the fee again.
HSSC CET Group D Application: Direct link
Eligible candidates can submit their online application for the Haryana Group D Vacancy 2026 through the official website from 19 June 2026. Applicants are advised to keep all necessary documents ready before completing the application process. A direct link to apply online for the Group D Posts has been provided below.
HSSC CET Group D Application Form- Link Active
Steps to Apply Online For HSSC Group D Vacancy 2026
Candidates can follow the simple steps below to apply online for the HSSC CET Group D posts.
- Visit the official HSSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal and log in using your CET Registration Number.
- New users must complete the registration process first.
- Enter the required personal, educational, and contact details in the application form.
- Upload the necessary documents, recent photograph, signature, and undertaking in the prescribed format.
- Carefully review all the information provided to ensure its accuracy.
- Pay the prescribed application fee, if applicable, through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the completed application form and save or print a copy for future reference.
All candidates must complete their registration and submit the required details on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal. Candidates who have already registered for previous CET examinations can use their existing CET Registration Number. New applicants will receive a unique Registration Number, which will be used for all future HSSC recruitment processes.
Documents Required for HSSC CET Group D 2026 Application
Candidates must upload the following documents while submitting the online application form:
- Scanned copy of the Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate as proof of date of birth and educational qualification.
- Recent passport-size colour photograph with a white background, clearly displaying the candidate’s name and the date on the photograph.
- Scanned copy of the candidate’s signature.
- Duly signed Undertaking/Declaration in the format prescribed under Annexure VIII of the official notification.
Candidates must ensure that all documents are uploaded in the specified format and file size as prescribed by HSSC.
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for HSSC CET Group D 2026 must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification and age requirements. The eligibility conditions are as follows:
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) from a recognized board.
- They should have studied Hindi or Sanskrit up to the Matriculation level.
These qualifications apply to all Group D posts except Sweeper, Chowkidar, and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar posts.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 42 years old as on the closing date of application submission. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per the Haryana Government rules and regulations.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes | 5 years |
| Backward Classes | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years (15 years if also SC/BC/EWS), subject to a maximum age of 52 |
| Widowed or legally divorced women | 5 years |
| Judicially separated women (separated 2+ years) | 5 years |
| Unmarried women | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Military service period + 3 years |
| Adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily-wage employees of Haryana Govt. departments | Equal to completed years of such service, subject to a maximum age of 52 |
HSSC CET Group D 2026 Selection Process
- Written CET Exam: Shortlisting will be strictly based on candidates’ CET scores.
- Merit List: HSSC will publish a category-wise merit list of eligible candidates.
- Advertisement of Vacancies: Vacant Group D posts will be advertised separately by the Commission.
- Consent Form: Shortlisted candidates will submit their online willingness/consent for the available posts.
- Allocation: Based on CET merit and choices, HSSC will recommend candidates to the concerned departments.
HSSC CET Group D Exam Pattern 2026
The HSSC CET Group D 2026 examination will be conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode with a bilingual question paper in Hindi and English. Candidates will have to answer 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks within 1 hour and 45 minutes.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes |
| Language | Hindi & English |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Important OMR Rule: Candidates who do not wish to attempt a question must fill the fifth bubble/circle on the OMR sheet. Failure to do so for an unattempted question will result in a deduction of 1 mark.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General Category: 50%
- Reserved Categories: 40%
For candidates who qualified the Group D CET examination held on 12 January 2024, the CET score will remain valid until 11 January 2027. To prepare a common merit list with candidates qualifying in future CET examinations, the marks obtained out of 95 marks will be converted into percentage scores, and the combined merit list will be prepared accordingly.
Syllabus Level: Secondary Education (Matriculation Level).
- Part A (75% weightage): General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English, Hindi.
- Part B (25% weightage): History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment, Culture, etc. of Haryana.
| Also check |
| Haryana CET Syllabus |
| Haryana CET Group D Previous Year Papers |
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