HSSC CET Notification 2023 (Out): Apply By 26th June 2023
Updated On : 31 May, 2023
HSSC CET RECRUITMENT 2023
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission issued the HSSC CET exam notification 2023 on 30th May 2023. The purpose of this exam is to recruit candidates for Group D posts. The online application process for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) has commenced and will be open from June 5th to June 26th, 2023. A total of 13,536 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive.
It is highly recommended that interested and eligible candidates carefully review this article, as it contains important information about the exam. This information is essential for individuals planning to apply for the examination.
HSSC CET UPDATES 2023
Exam conducting body | Haryana Staff Selection Commission |
Exam name | Common Eligibility Test (CET) |
Application dates | 5th June to 26th June 2023 |
Application mode | Online |
Closing date for deposit of fee | 30th June 2023 |
Vacancy | 13536 |
Official website | |
Official notice | |
Apply link | Activated Soon |
HSSC CET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2023
Age Limit
To apply for the Group D posts, candidates must be between the age of 18 to 42 years. However, there are certain special categories that are eligible for age relaxation. Here is a table outlining the permissible age relaxation for these categories:
Category | Relaxation in age |
Scheduled Castes | 5 years' relaxation in ag |
Backward Classes | 5 years' relaxation in ag |
Disabled persons who are covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 | (i) 10 years' relaxation in age (+5 years if PwD applicant belongs to S/Caste, S/Tribe, B/Classes, EWS Category) subject to maximum 52 years, for Group C & D Posts, and also for Group A & B Posts where recruitment is made otherwise than through open competitive examination. (ii) 5 years' relaxation in age (+5 years if PwD applicant belongs to S/Caste, S/Tribe, B/Classes, EWS Category (subject to maximum 52 years) for Group A &B posts where recruitment is made through open competitive examination. Note:- Relaxation in age limit shall be applicable irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for PwD or not, provided the post is identified as suitable for persons with disabilities. |
Group C posts of Police Personnel and Prisons Personnel (e.g. Constable, ASI) where the upper age limit is less than 42 years | 5 years’ relaxation in age to S/Caste, B/Classes and applicants of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) only. However, relaxation to Ex-servicemen as per rules of the Police or Prisons Department, Haryana. |
Wives of military personnel who are disabled while in military service; | 5 years' relaxation in ag |
Widowed or legally divorced women; | 5 years' relaxation in ag |
Judicially separated women residing separately for more than two years from the date as prescribed for the purpose of age for applicants of other categories. | 5 years' relaxation in ag |
Unmarried women | 5 years' relaxation in ag |
Ex-serviceman including Short Service Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers. | Relaxation in age to the extent of his military service added by three years provided- (a) he has rendered continuous military service for a period of not less than six months before his release; and (b) he was released otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency. |
Persons who have already worked or presently working on an adhoc/contract/work charged/daily wages basis in any Department/ Board/ Corporation of the Haryana Government including Government aided institutions under the Haryana Government. | Relaxation in age equal to the number of completed years only on an equivalent post on adhoc/contract/work-charged/daily wages basis excluding the period of break, if any, including any other age relaxation admissible, if any, subject to the maximum age of 52 years and also subject to the condition that if once a person has been appointed on regular basis in any Department/Board/Corporation etc. of Haryana Government with the benefit of relaxation in age he will not be entitled to avail the same again for any subsequent appointment. |
Educational Qualification
For all Group D posts, excluding Sweepers, Chowkidar, and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar, the following eligibility criteria apply:
i) Candidates must have completed Matriculation (10th) from a recognized Board.
ii) Proficiency in Hindi/Sanskrit up to the Matriculation level is required, with it being one of the subjects studied.
HSSC CET APPLICATION PROCESS 2023
Here are the steps you need to follow:
Visit the official website of HSSC.
On the website, enter your Mobile Number and Captcha Code.
Verify your mobile number by entering the OTP (One-Time Password) sent to your mobile device.
Once verified, start filling out the Haryana CET Registration Form. Provide the required basic details, including communication information, educational background, and other necessary information.
Upload your recent photograph and signature in JPG format, ensuring that the file size does not exceed 500 KB. Additionally, upload any other required documents as specified.
After submitting the form, a new registration number will be generated for you. Make sure to note it down for future reference.
Log in to the portal using the registration number generated above.
Complete the application submission process by providing the remaining details as required.
Pay the application fee as specified by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission. The fee details will be listed on the website.
Once you have reviewed all the provided information, click on the "Submit" tab to finalize your application.
It is advisable to download and save a copy of the application form for future reference.
Application Fee
ONLY FRESH CANDIDATES HAVE TO PAY ONE-TIME REGISTRATION FEES AS UNDER:-
Category | Residents of Haryana | Non-residents of Haryana | ||
Who provide PP Number/ Aadhar No. | Who do not provide PP Number/ Aadhar No. | Who provide Aadhar No. | Who do not provide Aadhar No. | |
Male applicants of the general category | 500 | 1000 | 500 | 1000 |
Male applicants who are Children of ExServicemen | 500 | 1000 | 500 | 1000 |
Female applicants who are of the general category or reserved category | 250 | 500 | 500 | 1000 |
Ex-servicemen | 250 | 500 | 500 | 1000 |
Disabled persons who Covered under the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 | 250 | 500 | 500 | 1000 |
Applicants who belong to S/Caste, Backward Class, Economically Weaker Sections | 250 | 500 | 500 | 1000 |
The fee for a registration/application form is non-transferable and non-refundable/adjustable. It can be paid online or through an e-Challan. Applicants must select their preferred payment method during the online application. The commission is not responsible for any payment issues or transaction failures.
HSSC CET SELECTION PROCESS 2023
Candidates for Group D posts, where the minimum educational qualification is Matriculation, will be selected and recommended based on the Common Eligibility Test and Socio-economic criteria.
HSSC CET EXAM PATTERN 2023
The Common Eligibility Test score shall include CET marks and Socioeconomic criteria as follows;-
Subject | Marks |
Common Eligibility Test | 95% |
Socio-Economic criteria | 5% |
The Common Eligibility Test marks will be divided into two parts:
The question paper for Group D posts will be set at the level of secondary education, equivalent to the Matriculation level.
(a) 75% marks will be allocated for General Awareness, Reasoning, quantitative ability, English, Hindi, and relevant or concerned subject(s), as applicable.
(b) 25% marks will be allocated for History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment, Culture, etc. of Haryana.
HSSC CET SYLLABUS 2023
Subject | Topic | Weightage |
General Awareness | (i) The test will include questions relating to India and neigh boring countries, especially pertaining to History, Indian Polity & Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography. (ii) General Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). | 15%+15% |
Reasoning | Alphabetical order, series, Coding-decoding, direction and distance, order and ranking, blood relation, analogy, classification, clock, calendar, mirror image, water image, syllogism, sitting arrangement, inserting the missing characters, statement and assumption, statement and conclusion, counting figures, Non-verbal series, analogy and classification. | 10% |
Quantitative Ability | The test will cover the Number System including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, and Relationships between numbers. L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, roots, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Trigonometry, basic Algebra, Geometry. | 15% |
English Language | English Grammar, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, tenses. | 10% |
Hindi Language | वर्ण, स्वर, व्यंजन, शब्द, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, क्रियाविशेषण, वचन, लिंग, कारक, काल, तदभव–तत्सम, शब्द, अलंकार, विकारी शब्द, अविकारी शब्द, पद, पदबंध, मुहावरे लोकोक्तियां, संधि, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, समास, पर्यायवाची, विलोम व अनेकार्थी शब्द, वाक्य शोधन, विरामचिन्ह, अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द | | 10% |
General Knowledge of Haryana | General awareness which includes History, Literature, Geography, Economy, Civics, Polity, Environment, Art, Culture, Customs, Society, Current Affairs. Events etc. of Haryana | 25% |
HSSC CET VACANCY 2023
There are a total of 13,536 vacant seats in various departments, commissions, boards, corporations, authorities, agencies, and cooperative societies of the Government of Haryana that will be filled for Group-D positions.
