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Haryana Common Eligibility Test,
also known as CET, is organized by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission
(HSSC) for Group C and Group D government job vacancies. It is a single-window
eligibility test to select candidates for different jobs in Haryana government.
Launched by Haryana Government,
the test makes the recruitment process easier for lakhs of candidates. After
passing this test, candidates are eligible for further rounds of selection for
various Group C and D positions without the need to sit for separate entrance
tests.
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Exam Name |
Haryana Common Eligibility Test |
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Conducting Body |
Haryana Staff Selection Commission |
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Exam Type |
Eligibility Test for Group C & D posts |
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Mode of
Exam |
Offline/OMR Based (MCQs) |
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Eligibility |
10th/12th/Graduation based on the post |
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Validity
of CET Score |
3 years |
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Official
Website |
http://hssc.gov.in/ |
Notification Release: May 26, 2025
Application Start: May 28, 2025
Last Date to Apply: June 16, 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: June 18, 2025
Exam Date: To be announced later
Note: Keep checking the HSSC official website for updates.
Haryana CET is conducted for
recruitment to Group C & Group D posts. The actual number of posts changes
every year. Based on past trends, here are some commonly recruited posts:
Group C Posts
Clerk
Stenographer
Junior Engineer (JE)
Assistant
Supervisor
Staff Nurse
Technician
Forest Guard
Patwari
Canal Patwari
Sub Inspector
Group D Posts
Peon
Sweeper
Watchman
Mali
Helper
Beldar
Chowkidar
Cook
Expected Vacancies (2025):
Group C: 12,000+ Posts
Group D: 17,000+ Posts
Eligibility Criteria for Haryana
CET 2025
Educational Qualification:
Group C: Should have passed 10+2 or Graduation
(post-dependent).
Group D: Should have passed 10th class.
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Nationality:
Should be an Indian citizen
Preference to domicile of Haryana
These are the easy steps to
register:
1. Go to the website:
onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in
2. Tap on "New
Registration".
3. Provide your Aadhaar number
for authentication.
4. Provide communication details.
5. Upload scanned documents
(photo, signature, certificates).
6. Pay the application fee:
General (Male): 500
General (Female): 250
SC/ST/OBC/EWS: 250
7. Submit and download the application
form for reference.
The syllabus involves 5 primary
sections:
1. General Awareness
Current Affairs (National & Haryana)
History, Geography, Polity (India &
Haryana)
Important Days, Sports, Books & Authors
2. Reasoning Ability
Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations, Direction Sense
Syllogism, Puzzles
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Number System, HCF & LCM
Profit & Loss, Time &
Work
Percentages, Averages, Data
Interpretation
4. English/Hindi Language
Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms/Antonyms
Comprehension
5. Haryana GK
Culture, History, Folk Dances
Important Rivers, Cities, Economy
Government Schemes & Policies
General Knowledge & Haryana GK: 25 marks and 25 questions
Reasoning Ability: 15 marks and 15 questions
Quantitative Aptitude: 15 marks and 15 questions
Language (Hindi/English): 15 marks and 15 questions
Haryana State Topics: 30 marks and 30 questions
Total: 100 marks and 100
questions
Type of Questions: Objective (MCQs)
Exam Duration: 90 minutes
Negative Marking: No
1. Know the syllabus: Begin by knowing the pattern of the exam and
syllabus well.
2. Read daily current affairs: Particularly Haryana-related news
and government schemes.
3. Study timetable: Plan day-wise goals for each subject.
4. Haryana GK books: Use books such as Lucent's Haryana GK,
Arihant's CET Guide, etc.
5. Practice Mock Tests: Take mock tests weekly to analyze your
preparation.
6. Revise Regularly: Short notes of key facts and formulas, revise
weekly.
7. Concentrate on weak areas: Review previous mocks and practice
weak subjects.
1. CET Written Test (100 Marks)
Passing this is essential to be shortlisted
for Group C or D positions.
2. Socio-Economic Criteria (10 Marks)
Based on:
Family income below ₹1.8 lakh
Widow/orphan status
Not having any family member in
government service
3. Selection at the end:
On the basis of CET score + Socio-economic
marks
For Group C posts: further skill
tests/interviews may be held subject to the post
Note: CET Score is valid for 3
years & can be used for multiple recruitments during this period.
One-time exam for all government
jobs in Haryana
No need to apply multiple times
for Group C & D posts
Cost-effective and time-saving
Transparent selection process
Long validity of CET score (3
years)
Access to thousands of vacancies
every year
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Q1. Who conducts the Haryana CET exam? |
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Ans: CET is conducted by Haryana Staff Selection
Commission. |
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Q2. Is the CET valid for various jobs? |
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Ans: Yes, it's valid for 3 years & is
applicable for all Group C and D posts. |
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Q3. What is the CET application fee? |
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Ans: 500 for General (Male), 250 for others. |
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Q4. How many vacancies are there in Haryana
CET 2025? |
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Ans: Approximately 29,000+ posts (anticipated)
for Group C and D together. |
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Q5. Is there any negative marking in CET? |
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Ans: No, no negative marking. |
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Q6. Are candidates from outside Haryana
eligible to apply? |
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Ans: Yes, but Haryana domicile holders are given
socio-economic preference. |
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Q7. What is the exam level? |
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Ans: The exam is at 10th/12th level, as
applicable for the post. |
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Q8. What is the selection process? |
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Ans: Written test + Socio-economic marks (Group
D), Skill/Interview (Group C posts if needed). |
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Q9. Is Haryana CET mandatory? |
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Ans: Yes, it is important to be considered for
Group C and D recruitment in Haryana. |
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Q10. When will Haryana CET 2025 take place? |
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Ans: Tentatively in October 2025. |
Haryana CET is a opportunity for
those aspiring to get a secure government job in Haryana. If one prepares well,
manages time intelligently, and practices regularly, then candidates are likely
to crack the CET exam. The simplified process aims at transparency and
efficiency and is a must-try for job seekers in the state.
