Haryana HSSC CET 2026 Group D Notification Out - Apply Online

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the Common Eligibility Test (CET) notification for Group D posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026. This is the first stage for recruitment to various Group D positions in the Haryana government. Candidates must register through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal to appear for the CET.

Vacancy Details

The detailed, post-wise vacancy breakup for Group D posts is not part of this notification. The Commission has stated that the detail of Group-D posts will be published separately after CET registration closes. Candidates should regularly check the official website for the post-wise advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria for HSSC CET Group D 2026

Essential Qualification

• Matriculation from a recognized Board.
• Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects studied up to Matriculation.

Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years.
• Maximum: 42 years as on the closing date of registration (03/07/2026).
• Age relaxation is applicable for various categories as per Haryana Government instructions (e.g., 5 years for SC/BC/Women, 10 years for PwBD, etc.).

Important Notes

• The detailed post-wise educational qualification will be published separately with the vacancy details.
• Candidates who already registered for CET Advt. No. 1/2022 or 1/2025 must use the same CET Registration Number.

How to Apply

• Register online through the Haryana One Time Registration (OTR) portal at onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in.
• Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately.
• Upload required documents (Matriculation certificate, photograph, signature, category-specific documents).
• Pay the applicable fee online.
• Submit the form and retain a printout.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online
• Official Website

FAQs

• Q: What is the last date to apply for HSSC CET Group D 2026?
  A: The last date to submit the online application is 03/07/2026 (11:59 PM).
• Q: What is the educational qualification required?
  A: Candidates must have passed Matriculation from a recognized board with Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject.
• Q: How are vacancies for Group D posts announced?
  A: The detailed post-wise vacancies will be published separately by HSSC after the CET registration period closes.
• Q: Is there a negative marking in the exam?
  A: There is no negative marking for wrong answers. However, a penalty of -1 mark applies for leaving a question blank without filling the 'not attempted' bubble.