The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for CET Phase-II Group-C (Stenography) posts. This recruitment is exclusively for candidates who have already qualified CET Group-C (Phase-I) and are now eligible to appear in skill and written examinations for Group-C Steno posts in various Haryana government departments.
The online application process is completely free of cost, and eligible candidates must apply afresh, even if they applied earlier under Advt. No. 10/2024, which was withdrawn.
This article explains dates, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, reservation rules, documents required, and common mistakes—all in one place to help applicants avoid rejection and confusion.
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🔍 Quick Review – HSSC CET Phase-II Steno 2026
- ✔ Recruitment Authority: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
- ✔ Advertisement Number: 03/2026
- ✔ Post Type: Group-C (Stenography)
- ✔ Eligibility: CET Group-C qualified candidates only
- ✔ Application Mode: Online
- ✔ Application Fee: No fee
- ✔ Selection Stages: Stenography Skill Test + Written Exam
- ✔ Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- ✔ Negative Marking: Only for unattempted questions
- ✔ Admit Card & Exam Date: To be notified separately
🏛️ Recruiting Authority
The recruitment is being conducted by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) from its headquarters at Panchkula. The Commission is responsible only for selection and recommendation. Final appointment depends on document verification by the respective department.
📅 Important Dates (Official)
- Notification Published: 09 January 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 02 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 15 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Admit Card Download: To be announced
- Date of Examination: To be announced
Candidates are advised not to wait for the last date, as no correction is allowed after final submission.
📝 Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Overview)
- Only candidates qualified in CET Group-C (Phase-I) are eligible
- Candidates who applied earlier under withdrawn Advt. No. 10/2024 must apply again
- Essential post-wise qualifications, age limit, and category-wise vacancy details are provided in Appendix-A of the notification
If eligibility is claimed based on equivalent or higher qualification, acceptance is provisional and subject to department verification.
🎯 Selection Process Explained
The recruitment will be conducted strictly as per CET Policy dated 31.12.2024 and amended on 11.07.2025.
Stage-I: ✍️ Stenography Skill Test (Qualifying)
- Conducted as per syllabus in Appendix-C-I
- This stage is qualifying only
- Marks are not added to final merit
Stage-II: 🧠 Written Examination
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
- Mode: Offline (OMR based)
- Language: Bilingual – Hindi & English
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General Category: 50%
- Reserved Categories: 40%
Negative Marking Rule (Very Important)
- ❌ Wrong answer: No negative marking
- ❌ Question left unattempted without marking fifth bubble: –1 mark
This is one of the most common mistakes candidates make.
📚 Exam Syllabus
- Stenography Skill Test Syllabus: Appendix-C-I
- Written Exam Syllabus: Appendix-C-II
Candidates should prepare strictly according to the official appendix, as no outside syllabus is applicable.
🧾 Reservation Rules (Key Highlights)
- Reservation benefits are available only to Haryana domicile candidates
- Candidates from other states will be treated as General Category
- Categories covered:
- DSC / OSC
- BCA / BCB (Non-Creamy Layer)
- EWS
- PwBD
- Ex-Servicemen & Dependents
Certificate Validity (Critical)
- BCA/BCB/EWS certificates: Issued on or after 01.04.2025
- DSC/OSC certificates: Issued after 13.11.2024
- ESM eligibility certificate: Issued/Renewed on or after 03.02.2025
Certificates issued outside these dates will lead to rejection.
📂 Mandatory Documents to Upload
All documents must be uploaded online only. Offline documents are not accepted.
Common mandatory documents include:
- Educational certificates (from Matric onward)
- Recent color photograph with name & date mentioned
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Haryana domicile certificate
- Undertaking as per Annexure-IX
Any document not uploaded online will not be considered later, even if original is available.
⚠️ Common Reasons for Rejection (Must Read)
- Applying without CET Group-C qualification
- Uploading invalid or outdated category certificate
- Leaving questions unattempted without fifth bubble
- Mismatch between uploaded documents and original
- Multiple applications for the same post
- Missing Hindi/Sanskrit qualification
Avoiding these errors can save your candidature.
📌 Tie-Breaking Rule
If two or more candidates score equal marks:
- Older candidate gets preference
- If age is also same, higher CET Phase-I marks decide merit
🌐 Important Links
- Official Notification Link : Pdf Download
- Online Apply Link : Advt. No. 03/2026
- Official Website: hssc.gov.in
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📢 Final Advice for Applicants
- Apply only through the official HSSC portal
- Upload clear, complete, and valid documents
- Read the advertisement fully before submission
- Keep printout of application and uploaded documents
- Regularly check the HSSC website for updates
🔔 Conclusion
The HSSC CET Phase-II Group-C (Steno) Recruitment 2026 is a crucial opportunity for CET-qualified candidates aiming for Haryana government stenography posts. Since the application is free and selection is strictly rule-based, candidates must ensure accuracy, valid documents, and correct exam strategy.
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