The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for CET Phase-II recruitment to Group-C posts. This recruitment is exclusively for CET Group-C qualified candidates and covers posts across various Haryana Government departments, boards, and corporations.
Candidates who had applied under earlier advertisements (04/2024, 08/2024, 09/2024, and 11/2024) must apply afresh, even if they were previously eligible. The application process is online only, and no application fee is required for any category.
This article explains who can apply, how to apply, exam pattern, reservation rules, document requirements, and common mistakes—so candidates do not lose their chance due to avoidable errors.
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⚡ Quick Review (At a Glance)
- ✔ Recruitment Authority: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
- ✔ Advertisement No.: 02/2026
- ✔ Recruitment Type: CET Phase-II for Group-C posts
- ✔ Application Mode: Online only
- ✔ Application Fee: Nil for all candidates
- ✔ Eligible Candidates: CET Group-C qualified candidates
- ✔ Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- ✔ Negative Marking: Only for unattempted questions
- ✔ Admit Card & Exam Date: To be notified separately
📅 Important Dates – HSSC CET Phase-II 2026
- Date of Notification: 09 January 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 02 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Admit Card Download: To be announced
- Date of Examination: To be announced
🧾 Application Fee Details
✅ No fee is required to be paid by any candidate, irrespective of category or post.
🎯 Who Can Apply?
Only candidates who have qualified CET Group-C are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Important Clarification
Candidates who applied earlier under:
- Advt. 04/2024
- Advt. 08/2024
- Advt. 09/2024
- Advt. 11/2024
👉 Must submit a fresh application for Advt. No. 02/2026.
🏢 Group-C Posts & Departments
- Multiple Group-C posts are notified across various Haryana Government departments
- Post-wise details, pay scale, category-wise vacancies, age limits, and qualifications are provided in Appendix-A of the official notification
- Candidates must select post preferences carefully, as changes are not allowed later
- Official notification Notification link is given below
📝 Selection Process Explained
Recruitment will be conducted strictly as per:
- CET Policy dated 31.12.2024
- Amendment dated 11.07.2025
- HSSC Rules 2025 dated 27.05.2025
Selection Stages:
- CET Score-based shortlisting
- Written / Skill Examination (as applicable)
- Document Scrutiny
- Final Merit List & Recommendation
🧠 Exam Pattern – CET Phase-II Group-C
- Total Questions: 100 (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
- Language: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
- Mode: Offline (OMR based)
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General Category: 50%
- Reserved Categories: 40%
Negative Marking Rule (Very Important)
- ❌ No negative marking for wrong answers
- ⚠ –1 mark for each unattempted question if the fifth option is not filled
📚 Syllabus Details
- The detailed syllabus for Group-C posts is provided in Appendix-C
- Syllabus varies by post and category
- Candidates are advised to download and study the official syllabus only
🗂 Reservation Rules (Haryana State)
Reservation benefits are applicable only to Haryana domicile candidates.
Categories Covered:
- BCA (Non-Creamy Layer)
- BCB (Non-Creamy Layer)
- EWS
- DSC / OSC
- PwBD
- Ex-Serviceman & Family Members
- Dependent of Freedom Fighter
⚠ Candidates from other states will be treated as General Category only.
📄 Certificate Validity – Common Confusion Solved
| Category | Certificate Issue Period |
|---|---|
| BCA / BCB | On or after 01.04.2025 |
| EWS | On or after 01.04.2025 |
| DSC / OSC | After 13.11.2024 |
| ESM Family Certificate | On or after 03.02.2025 |
Certificates issued after the closing date are not accepted under any circumstances.
📎 Mandatory Documents to Upload
Candidates must upload category-wise documents, including:
- Educational certificates (from Matric onwards)
- Recent color photograph (white background with name & date)
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card
- Category certificates (if applicable)
- Undertaking (Annexure-IX)
📌 Documents not uploaded with the application will not be accepted later.
❌ Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection
This section helps candidates avoid rejection:
- Submitting more than one application
- Uploading expired or invalid certificates
- Not filling post preferences
- Incorrect category selection
- Not uploading mandatory documents
- Unattempted questions without marking the fifth option
- Smudging or erasing OMR sheet
📢 Admit Card & Exam Date
- Admit card download date and examination schedule will be announced separately on the HSSC website
- No individual communication will be sent
🌐 Important Links
- Official Notification Link : Pdf Download
- Online Apply Link : Advt. No. 02/2026
- Official Website: hssc.gov.in
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🔔 Final Advice for Candidates
- Apply well before the last date
- Upload clear and correct documents
- Read the advertisement carefully before submission
- Keep a printout of the application form and uploaded documents
✅ Conclusion
The HSSC CET Phase-II Group-C Recruitment 2026 is a crucial opportunity for CET-qualified candidates aiming for Haryana Government jobs. Since no fee is charged, eligible candidates should not miss this chance and must ensure error-free application submission.