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:
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.
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:
for both candidates and the government.
| 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 |
One of the biggest advantages of this recruitment is its simple eligibility criteria.
Candidates must have:
That’s it.
Even candidates from rural backgrounds who have completed only their 10th standard can participate and compete for future government opportunities.
Candidates should be between:
as on July 3, 2026.
The Haryana Government has also provided age relaxations for reserved categories.
| 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 |
Candidates who had already applied under CET Group C Advertisement No. 01/2025 are not required to pay the examination fee again.
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.
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