Haryana CET Notification 2026 is Out! The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released the HSSC CET Group C Mains Notification 2026 via Advt. No. 02/2026 on 9th January 2026. Candidates who have cleared the Haryana Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group C in 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply for Group C Mains Recruitment across various state government departments. The online application window starts from 2nd February 2026 and will be open until 15th February 2026 (11:59 PM) at https://adv032026.hryssc.com/. The Haryana CET Mains 2026 Notification is announced to fill 3112 Group C vacancies across Haryana State.
This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to secure a government job in Haryana under various Group-C categories. CET has now become the mandatory qualifying examination for Group-C posts, making it an essential step for lakhs of aspirants every year.
With no application fee, a standardized selection system, and equal opportunities for candidates from different backgrounds, HSSC CET Phase-II 2026 is expected to witness massive participation. Candidates who qualified CET Phase-I or are appearing afresh must carefully understand the notification details, eligibility conditions, and application procedure.
HSSC CET Phase-II Group-C Recruitment 2026
| Company Name | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Post Name | Various Group C Posts |
| No of Posts | 3112 |
| Advt No | 02/2026 |
| Salary | As per Fixed Pay Level (FPL-2 to FPL-6) |
| Qualification | 10+2/Equivalent or Matric with additional qualification (Post specific) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 02/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 15/02/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | https://hssc.gov.in/ |
CET Phase-II is conducted for shortlisting candidates for various Group-C vacancies under Haryana Government departments. Candidates clearing this stage will be eligible to be considered for post-wise recruitment notifications issued later.
Important Dates – HSSC CET Phase-II 2026
Candidates must strictly follow the important dates mentioned in the official notification to avoid missing deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 9th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 2nd February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15th February 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Haryana CET Phase II Exam Date | To be notified |
Important Certificate-Related Dates:
- BCA/BCB/EWS Certificate: Issued on or after 01.04.2025
- DSC/OSC Certificate: Issued after 13.11.2024
- ESM Certificate: Issued/Renewed on or after 03.02.2025
HSSC Group C Mains Vacancy 2026
The HSSC Group C Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted for 3,112 vacancies for various Group C posts in different departments of the Haryana Government. These vacancies are available only to candidates who have already qualified the Haryana CET for Group C.
| Post | Total Vacancies |
| Group C Mains Vacancies 2026 | 3,112 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria for Haryana CET 2026
Candidates must meet both age and educational criteria to be eligible for Haryana CET 2026 and later HSSC Group C Mains 2026.
Nationality
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen
- Must be a domicile of Haryana for reservation benefits
Age Limit
Candidates should be between 18 and 42 years (as defined in the notification). Age relaxation is provided as per Haryana government norms for reserved categories.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per categories
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification required to appear for HSSC CET Group-C is:
- 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass from a recognized board or institution
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric level
- Some posts may require specific subject qualifications, which will be notified later in post-specific advertisements
Candidates are advised to keep all educational certificates ready for future document verification.
Salary / Pay Scale for Group-C Posts
The salary for Group-C posts recruited through CET will be as per Haryana Government Pay Matrix.
Expected Pay Scale:
- ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level-2 to Level-6 as applicable)
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Facilities
- Pension Benefits (as per applicable rules)
- Other government allowances
The exact salary will depend on the post, department, and pay level.
Fee Details
Mode of Payment: Not Applicable (Fee Exempted)
General / Reserved / All Categories: ₹0
Selection Process – HSSC CET Phase-II Group-C
The selection process for HSSC CET Phase-II consists of the following stages:
1. Common Eligibility Test (CET)
Objective-type examination
Covers subjects like:
- General Knowledge
- Haryana GK
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English & Hindi
- CET acts as a screening test
2. Post-Wise Shortlisting
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on CET score
- Separate advertisements will be released for specific posts
3. Document Verification
Verification of educational, category, and eligibility documents
4. Final Selection
Based on CET score, category reservation, and departmental requirements
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Though the detailed syllabus is mentioned in the notification, candidates should focus on:
- Haryana History, Polity & Geography
- Indian Constitution
- General Science
- Current Affairs
- Logical Reasoning
- Mathematics (up to 10+2 level)
- Hindi & English Language
How to Apply Online for HSSC CET Phase-II 2026
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply successfully:
Step 1: Visit Official Website
- Go to https://hssc.gov.in/
Step 2: Registration
- Click on CET Phase-II Group-C Apply Online link
- Register using mobile number & email ID
Step 3: Fill Application Form
- Enter personal details
- Fill educational qualifications
- Select category and reservation details carefully
Step 4: Upload Documents
- Photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates (if required)
Step 5: Final Submission
- Review application carefully
- Submit the form before 15 February 2026
- Take a printout for future reference
General Instructions
- Commission reserves right to increase or decrease the number or break up of already advertised posts anytime till the date of recommendation on the basis of change in requisition from the indenting department.
- Mere short listing/selection of a candidate does not confer any right of appointment unless the Commission/Indenting Department/ Board/ Corporation etc. is satisfied that the candidate is eligible for appointment to the service/post in all respects after conducting necessary enquiry, if so required.
- OMR sheets will have three folios- Original OMR, Commission copy and Candidate copy. The candidate shall not mark anything on Commission copy. The impression of Original OMR sheet will be automatically marked on all the three folios. Pencil should not be used for darkening the circle. If, more than one circle is found darkened, that answer will not be evaluated.
- However, if a candidate smudges/scratches/ erases any place on the OMR sheet in any manner with Eraser, Nail, Blade, White Fluid/Whitener etc. then in such circumstances OMR Sheet/Answer Sheet and candidature of the candidate shall be cancelled. The candidate himself/herself will be solely responsible for rejection of OMR/answer sheet on these grounds. Also, if the scanning machine detect any smudges/scratches/erases/any place on the OMR sheet in any manner with Eraser, Nail, Blade, White Fluid /Whitener etc. then OMR sheet of candidate shall be cancelled.
- Evaluation of OMR answer sheets of the candidate is done once and there is no process of re-evaluation of OMR sheet.
- All candidates are advised to retain copy of advertisement, application form filled by him/her along with uploaded documents, admit card, notices, copy of question paper, OMR sheet (candidate’s copy) etc. for his/her record.
- All rules/instructions prevailing on cut-off date shall be applicable.
- Candidates are advised to fill-up the online application form himself/herself very carefully, upload the documents after scanning the same from original documents while ensuring that whole documents are scanned and if any, certificate is printed on both sides then both sides should be scanned and uploaded. Documents should be uploaded at the proper place.
- Scanned documents uploaded with online application form shall only be considered for deciding the qualification criteria for the post. Document(s) which is/are not uploaded at the time of filling application form shall not be considered at subsequent stage.
- All notice pertaining to recruitment shall be displayed on official website of HSSC. Therefore, all applicants are advised to visit the website regularly for information and updation as no individual information shall be given to a candidate separately.
- Candidates must read the complete advertisement very carefully as all the applicants are bound by the terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement.
- The commission advertises posts under different categories of reservations requiring different eligibility conditions as per roaster points maintained by concerned department, as per applicable Government Instructions and Service Rules, wherein Commission has no role to play.
- Answer key of the question paper shall be put on the official website of Commission after the examination. Candidate should file objections, if any, within specified period along with prescribed fee of Rs. 250/- per objection (non-refundable). Thereafter, no objection shall be entertained and all objections so received shall be forwarded to Chief Examiner. On the basis of recommendation of Chief Examiner, the final answer key shall be prepared and evaluation shall be done on the basis of final answer key so prepared. The Commission may also constitute a committee (if required) for dealing with the objections, so received upon the initial answer key. The decision of the Commission based on the recommendation of Chief Examiner/Committee shall be final and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
- If any document renewed/re-issued, candidate must attach/upload both old and new documents.
- Qualifications i.e. degree, diploma, certificates, experience and other terms & conditions of eligibility will be determined with regard to the last date fixed for receipt of online application form also termed as closing date.
- If on verification at any stage starting from submission of application form till appointment and any time even after appointment, it is found that any candidate does not fulfill any of the eligibility condition or it is found that the information/document furnished is false or incorrect, his/her candidature will be cancelled and he/she will also be liable to be debarred and prosecuted in the Court of Law. This is irrespective of whether the candidate was benefitted by furnishing the false or incorrect information in his/her application. If the candidate is selected, his/her recommendation may be withdrawn.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates who applied earlier must apply again
- Certificates must be issued within the mentioned dates
- Incorrect information may lead to rejection of candidature
- Admit cards and exam dates will be announced later on the official website
Preparation Tips for HSSC CET 2026
- Understand the Syllabus thoroughly before starting preparation
- Focus on Haryana GK for scoring advantage
- Practice previous year CET questions
- Take mock tests to improve accuracy and speed
- Revise regularly and work on weak areas
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