The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) is inviting applications for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Advt. No. 01/2025 for Group-C Posts. This is the initial step for recruitment to various regular Group-C positions in Haryana. The application process is online, starting from 28/05/2025 and the last date to apply is 12/06/2025. This CET aims to simplify the recruitment for government jobs in Haryana. Applicants must be bonafide residents of Haryana to avail reservation benefits.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Post Name | Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group-C Posts |
| Advt No. | 01/2025 |
| Nature of Job | Regular (for subsequent Group-C posts) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR based) |
| Vacancies | Various Group-C Posts (to be notified after CET) |
| Salary | As per Group-C post norms (to be notified with specific post recruitment) |
| Applicant Eligible From | Haryana (for reservation benefits), India |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Category | Haryana Government Jobs |
| Date, Session and Time of Written Exam |
26.07.2025
Morning: 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
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Evening: 03:15 PM to 05:00 PM
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27.07.2025
Morning: 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
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Evening: 03:15 PM to 05:00 PM
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| Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes (105 Minutes including 5 minutes for filing fifth option) |
| Pattern of Exam | Objective Type / MCQ Based |
| Mode of Written Exam | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Medium | Hindi & English (Bilingual) |
Post Details
| Post Category | Age Limit |
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| Group-C Posts (via CET) | 18-42 years |
Exam Fee
| Category | Fee for Residents of Haryana (with PP Number/Aadhaar No.) |
| Male applicants of general category | Rs. 500 |
| Male applicants who are children of Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 500 |
| Female applicants (general or reserved) | Rs. 250 |
| Ex-servicemen | Rs. 250 |
| Disabled persons (PwBD) | Rs. 250 |
| Applicants of SC, Backward Class, EWS | Rs. 250 |
The standard rate is Rs. 1000. Applicants providing Parivar Pehchan (PP) Number or Aadhaar get a concession. Fees are payable online. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Those who appeared in CET 2022 and wish to re-appear to improve marks must pay the fee again.
Essential Qualification
- Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group-C Posts
- Minimum 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent.
- OR Matriculation (10th Grade) with an additional qualification.
- Applicants appearing for qualifying exams in 2025 are also eligible to apply for CET.
Selection Process
- Common Eligibility Test (CET): An offline (OMR based) written exam.
- Exam Pattern:
- Total MCQs: 100.
- Total Marks: 100.
- Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes.
- Bilingual paper (English & Hindi).
- No negative marking for wrong answers.
- One mark deducted for each un-attempted question if the fifth bubble is not filled.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks in CET:
- General Category: 50%.
- Reserved Category: 40%.
- Skill/Written Examination (Second Stage): Candidates shortlisted based on CET marks will be called for further examination for specific Group-C posts.
How to Apply
- Register on the designated portal: Apply Here.
- Use the same CET Registration No. if appeared in CET 2022. New applicants will get a new Registration Number.
- Fill the online application form carefully with all required details.
- Upload scanned copies of mandatory documents (Photo, Signature, Academic Certificates, Aadhar, PPP if applicable, Caste Certificate etc.).
- Pay the application fee online.
Important Dates
| Date of Publication | 26/05/2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 28/05/2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Registration Last Date |
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| Fee Deposit Last Date | 16/06/2025 (06:00 PM) |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Online Registration Portal | Click Here |
| Exam Schedule & Pattern Notice | Click Here |
| Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the minimum educational qualification for CET Group C posts?
- The minimum qualification is 10+2/equivalent or Matric with an additional qualification.
- Is there negative marking in the CET exam?
- There is no negative marking for a wrong option. However, one mark will be deducted for every un-attempted question if the fifth circle/bubble is not filled.