HARYANA STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (HSSC) — ADVT 05/2026

HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026

Haryana Staff Selection Commission has released the notification for the Haryana State Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group D. This page is your complete resource center — covering eligibility, fee structure, deadlines, and what to prepare before applying by 03 July 2026.

✅ Apply Open Now • Total Posts: Not Available • Class 10th Pass Eligible • Age 18–42 Years

✅ Applications are open from 19 June 2026. Last date to apply is 03 July 2026, with fee payment allowed until 06 July 2026. Form correction window opens 07–09 July 2026. Apply at hssc.gov.in.

📋 Recruitment Overview

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the notification for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group D recruitment under Advertisement No. 05/2026. Online applications opened on 19 June 2026 and close on 03 July 2026, with fee payment accepted until 06 July 2026 and a form correction window from 07 to 09 July 2026.

CET Group D covers Class 10th-pass-level government positions across Haryana state departments. Total post count is Not Available in the official notification provided — candidates should monitor the official notification PDF for any updates on vacancy figures.

⭐ Why This Recruitment Matters

CET (Common Eligibility Test) is Haryana's single qualifying test that opens the door to multiple Group D government posts across departments — rather than candidates needing to apply separately to each individual post-specific notification.

This matters because it is one of the most accessible entry points into Haryana government service, requiring only a Class 10th qualification. The CET score from this cycle could potentially be used for multiple future Group D recruitment cycles, similar to how UPSSSC PET functions in Uttar Pradesh — making early, serious preparation valuable beyond just this single notification.

🎯 Who Should Apply

1. 🎓 Class 10th pass candidates — from a recognised university/board. This is one of the most accessible educational thresholds among current Haryana state recruitments.

2. 🎂 Candidates aged 18 to 42 years as on 03 July 2026 — a notably wide age band that accommodates both young first-time applicants and older candidates.

3. 🆔 Haryana residents with PPP (Parivar Pehchan Patra) or Aadhaar linkage — these candidates pay significantly lower fees than those without this linkage.

4. 🔁 Candidates who already applied for CET Group C (Advt 1/2025) — they are exempt from paying the fee again for this recruitment.

📈 Career Growth Overview

Group D posts in Haryana government departments typically follow standard state government seniority-based promotion structures.

Not Available — the official notification provided does not specify promotion timelines, post-specific career trajectories, or department-wise growth structures for Group D roles under this CET cycle. Candidates should refer to the official HSSC website or relevant department service rules for verified career growth information.

💰 Salary and Benefits Summary

Not Available — the official notification provided does not specify pay scale, pay level, or allowance details for Group D posts under this CET cycle, since the exact posts will be allocated post-selection across various departments. Candidates should refer to the official HSSC notification or individual department recruitment rules for verified salary information.

📊 Selection Difficulty Overview

The selection process has three stages: Written Exam, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. This is a comparatively simpler selection pipeline than many other state and central recruitments, which often include additional stages like skill tests or interviews.

Not Available — specific cutoff marks, selection ratios, or year-wise difficulty trends are not part of the verified source data for this notification. Candidates should refer to HSSC's official previous CET cutoff publications for data-backed difficulty assessment.

📚 Exam Preparation Guidance

1. Apply early within the 19 June – 03 July 2026 window — don't wait until the last day, especially given the separate fee and correction deadlines.

2. If you have a PPP (Parivar Pehchan Patra) or Aadhaar, ensure it's linked before applying to pay the lower fee tier.

3. If you applied for CET Group C (Advt 1/2025) previously, check whether your fee exemption applies before making a duplicate payment.

4. Prepare for the written exam based on Class 10th-level general knowledge, reasoning, and Haryana-specific GK, since the exact syllabus and exam date are still pending official release.

5. Use the 07–09 July correction window if you spot any error in your submitted form — don't leave mistakes uncorrected.

🚫 Common Candidate Mistakes

• Confusing the application closing date (03 July) with the fee payment deadline (06 July) and missing one of them.

• Applying without linking PPP/Aadhaar first, and paying double the fee unnecessarily.

• Re-paying the application fee despite having already applied for CET Group C (Advt 1/2025) and being eligible for exemption.

• Missing the narrow 07–09 July correction window to fix form errors, since it is only open for 3 days.

• Assuming the age reference date is a separate fixed date, when it is actually tied to the 03 July 2026 application closing date for this recruitment.

➡️ Next Stage Expectations

After the correction window closes on 09 July 2026, candidates should expect HSSC to announce the written exam date, which is currently marked "Notify Soon" in the official notification. No admit card or exam date has been released yet.

Candidates clearing the written exam will proceed to Document Verification, followed by a Medical Examination as the final stage before appointment. This page will be updated with exam date, admit card, and result information as HSSC releases them.

🖊 How to Apply

Visit hssc.gov.in and navigate to the CET Group D Recruitment 2026 (Advt 05/2026) section.

Confirm your Class 10th qualification and that you fall within the 18–42 years age band as on 03 July 2026.

Link your PPP or Aadhaar beforehand if possible, to access the lower fee tier.

Register or log in, and fill the application form with accurate personal and educational details.

Pay the applicable fee — or confirm your exemption if you already applied for CET Group C (Advt 1/2025) — before 06 July 2026.

Submit and save a printout. Use the 07–09 July 2026 window if any correction is needed.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: ResultDekho is an independent educational information platform. Candidates should always verify critical details through the official notification and official website before making decisions. All data on this page is sourced from the official HSSC CET Group D notification (Advt 05/2026). ResultDekho is not affiliated with the Haryana Staff Selection Commission or the Government of Haryana. Always verify details at the official website: hssc.gov.in. Last update: 19 June 2026