For thousands of young job seekers across Haryana, the biggest challenge is not finding a government job notification—it’s preparing separately for every recruitment that comes out.
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has attempted to solve that problem through the HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026.
Think of the Common Eligibility Test (CET) as a single gateway. Instead of appearing for multiple preliminary examinations for various Group D vacancies, candidates only need to qualify the CET. Once they do, they become eligible to participate in future Group D recruitments announced by HSSC.
That is why the latest notification issued under Advertisement No. 05/2026 is being viewed as one of the most important opportunities for government job aspirants in Haryana this year.
The registration process has officially started from June 19, 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until July 3, 2026.
Every year, lakhs of candidates wait for Group D vacancies in departments such as:
- Revenue Department
- Panchayat Department
- Health Department
- Irrigation Department
- Public Works Department
- Municipal Bodies
- Education Department
- Other Haryana Government Offices
The catch is simple.
If you are not CET-qualified, you may not even get the opportunity to apply when those vacancies arrive.
That makes the HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026 more than an examination—it is an eligibility passport for future government jobs.
What Exactly Is HSSC CET?
The Common Eligibility Test is a screening examination conducted by HSSC.
Candidates who secure the prescribed qualifying marks receive CET eligibility and can then participate in future Group D recruitment processes announced by the commission.
Rather than conducting separate preliminary exams repeatedly, Haryana now uses CET scores to shortlist candidates.
This saves:
- Time
- Money
- Repeated examination stress
for both candidates and the government.
HSSC CET Group D 2026: Quick Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 05/2026 |
| Examination | Common Eligibility Test (CET) |
| Category | Group D |
| Registration Begins | June 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 3, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 105 Minutes |
Educational Qualification:
One of the biggest advantages of this recruitment is its simple eligibility criteria.
Candidates must have:
- Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
- Studied Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matriculation level.
That’s it.
Even candidates from rural backgrounds who have completed only their 10th standard can participate and compete for future government opportunities.
Age Limit:Â
Candidates should be between:
- 18 years (minimum)
- 42 years (maximum)
as on July 3, 2026.
The Haryana Government has also provided age relaxations for reserved categories.
Additional Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC | 5 Years |
| BC-A | 5 Years |
| BC-B | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| SC/BC/EWS with Disability | 15 Years |
| Widowed Women | 5 Years |
| Divorced Women | 5 Years |
| Unmarried Women | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military Service + 3 Years |
Application Fee Details:
Male Candidates
- General / Other State: ₹500
- Haryana Reserved Categories: ₹250
Female Candidates
- General / EWS (Haryana): ₹250
- Reserved Categories: ₹250
Without Aadhaar Verification
- ₹1,000
Good News
Candidates who had already applied under CET Group C Advertisement No. 01/2025 are not required to pay the examination fee again.
How Much Score Is Required?
Qualifying marks differ by category.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| General | 50% |
| Reserved Categories | 40% |
Meeting these marks does not guarantee a job immediately.
Instead, it makes candidates eligible for future Group D recruitment opportunities.