There is great news for the youth preparing for government jobs in Haryana. Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the official notification of Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group D 2026. Through this recruitment examination, appointments will be made on about 8000 Group D posts in various departments of Haryana Government. Interested candidates can apply online from 19 June 2026 to 3 July 2026.
This time important changes have been made in the recruitment process. Now candidates will not be given additional 5 marks on social and economic basis and selection will be done entirely on the basis of CET score.
HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Description | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Commission | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| advertisement number | 05/2026 |
| name of exam | Common Eligibility Test (CET) |
| designation | Group D |
| total posts | around 8000 |
| Educational qualification | 10th pass |
| application process | Online |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| selection process | CET score based |
important dates
| Program | date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 18 June 2026 |
| start application | 19 June 2026 |
| Last date of application | 03 July 2026 |
| Last date for fee submission | 06 July 2026 |
| Application Correction Period | 07 to 09 July 2026 |
| exam date | to be announced later |
application fee
| Social class | charge |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 |
| SC/ST | ₹250 |
| PH/PWD | ₹250 |
Fees will be paid through online mode.
Educational qualification
Candidates applying for Group D posts must have passed 10th from a recognized board.
age limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age Calculation: As on 06 July 2026
Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per rules.
selection process
Candidates will be selected in HSSC Group D Recruitment 2026 on the basis of the following stages:
- CET written exam
- document verification
- medical tests
Big change in recruitment process
This time, Haryana Government has abolished additional 5 marks on social and economic basis in Group D recruitment. Now candidates will be selected only on the basis of marks obtained in CET exam. The government believes that this will make the recruitment process more transparent and fair.
Important information related to CET Group D 2026
- At present only the notification for CET exam has been issued.
- Information about department-wise vacancies will be released separately later.
- The score of CET Group D exam held on January 12, 2024 will be valid till January 11, 2027.
- Candidates whose old score is valid will not be required to re-appear.
- After qualifying CET, preference/willingness will be sought from the candidates for department-wise recruitment.
- If more than one registration is done, the application may be canceled.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth and other electronic devices will be banned at the examination centre.
- To lodge objection on the answer key, a fee of ₹ 250 per question will have to be paid.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready at the time of application:
- 10th mark sheet
- Aadhar card
- passport size photo
- Signature
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Haryana Residence Certificate
- Other required documents
application process
Follow the steps below to apply for HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of HSSC.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Fill the CET Group D Application Form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form.
- Keep the printout of the application form safe.
HSSC CET Group D Vacancy 2026 Important Link
conclusion
HSSC CET Group D Vacancy 2026 is a great opportunity for the 10th pass youth of Haryana to get a government job. In this recruitment for about 8000 posts, selection will be done entirely on the basis of CET score. Interested candidates should complete the application process on time without waiting for the last date.
FAQs
Q1. When has the applications started for HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The online application process has started from 19th June 2026.
Q2. What is the last date of application?
Answer: Candidates can apply till 03 July 2026.
Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification for Group D Recruitment?
Answer: The candidate must have passed 10th.
Q4. How will the selection be done in this recruitment?
Answer: Selection will be done on the basis of CET score, document verification and medical examination.
Q5. Will this time we get additional 5 marks on social and economic basis?
Answer: No, this time the system of additional 5 marks has been abolished.
Q6. How many posts will be recruited in total?
Answer: Around 8000 Group D posts will be recruited.
Q7. How long will the CET 2024 score remain valid?
Answer: 12 January 2024 CET Group D score will be valid till 11 January 2027.
