Haryana HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026: Notification Out, Register Online on OTR Portal

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released the high-stakes employment notification for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group D posts under Advertisement Number 05/2026. This comprehensive recruitment drive serves as the gateway for securing non-gazetted, stable Group D government jobs across various ministries, boards, and public sector undertakings within the Government of Haryana.

The official notification was made public on June 18, 2026, with the online registration window opening on June 19, 2026. Candidates aiming to secure positions such as Peon, Helper, Beldar, Mali, Chowkidar, and other state-level executive support roles can complete their submissions through the centralized One-Time Registration (OTR) portal.

The deadline for electronic application submission is July 3, 2026, making it essential for prospective applicants to understand the core structural frameworks, trade parameters, fee variations, and examination syllabus outlined below.

HSSC CET Group D Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Metric Component	Official Structural Timelines & Details
Recruiting Authority	Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
Advertisement Number	05/2026
Exam Nomenclature	Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group D Posts
Job Roles Covered	Peon, Helper, Field Worker, Beldar, Gardener (Mali), Chowkidar, etc.
Employment Class	Haryana State Government Service (Group D Cadre)
Notification Release Date	June 18, 2026
Online Registration Commencement	June 19, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	July 3, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	July 6, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Correction Window	July 7, 2026 to July 9, 2026
Selection System Basis	Offline OMR Written Examination (100% Weightage Only)
Official Digital Domain	hssc.gov.in

Complete Recruitment Timelines

The commission has established a tight, non-extendable administrative timeline for the processing of applicant profile data. Ensure all targets are hit sequentially:

[June 18, 2026] Notification Out ──> [June 19, 2026] OTR Portal Active ──> [July 3, 2026] Closing Date ──> [July 6, 2026] Fee Deadline ──> [July 7-9, 2026] Correction Window

Important Note: Post-wise and category-wise final vacancy allocations will be published separately by the commission on its main portal prior to the final allocation list. The merit ranking achieved in this single CET phase will dictate departmental allocation choices.

Strict Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Aspirants must ensure they completely satisfy all baseline academic and age parameters as of the definitive closing date (July 3, 2026).

1. Educational Profile Requirements

• Minimum Academic Qualification: Candidates must have successfully passed Matriculation (Class 10) from a recognized school education board or council.
• Language Compulsion Core: The applicant must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit as an independent, core subject at the Matriculation level.
• Exception Check: The condition of mandatory language profiling at the school level does not apply strictly to basic manual service positions such as Sweeper, Chowkidar, and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar.

2. Age Boundaries & Cut-off Dates

• Minimum Age Bar: 18 Years (As of July 3, 2026).
• Maximum Age Cap: 42 Years (As of July 3, 2026).

Category-Wise Maximum Age Relaxations

The Haryana State Administration permits structural age relaxations for native domicile category applicants as follows:

Candidate Community Stream	Age Relaxation Upper Allotment	Maximum Permissible Age Limit
Scheduled Castes (SC) of Haryana	5 Years	47 Years
Backward Classes (A & B) of Haryana	5 Years	47 Years
Unmarried / Divorced / Widowed Women	5 Years	47 Years
PwBD (Disabled Category) with SC/BC	15 Years	57 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM Personnel)	Actual Military Service + 3 Years	Up to State Rule Max Cap

Detailed Application Fee Framework

The HSSC application fee depends significantly on whether the applicant provides valid identity cross-verification using their Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP / Family ID) or Aadhaar Number. Candidates who previously registered under CET Group C Advt 01/2025 are completely exempt from secondary payments.

1. Registration Fees with Aadhaar / PPP Verification

• General Category Male / All Out-of-State Candidates: ₹500/-
• Haryana Resident Female Candidates (General/EWS): ₹250/-
• SC / BC / EWS Category Male Candidates of Haryana: ₹250/-
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Physical Handicapped: ₹250/-

2. Registration Fees Without Aadhaar / PPP Verification

• General Category Male / All Out-of-State Candidates: ₹1,000/-
• Haryana Domicile Reserved Classes / All Female Applicants: ₹500/-

Detailed Online Application Protocol

Eligible applicants are required to document their credentials on the Haryana One-Time Registration network. Follow this strict execution flow:

1.Initialize OTR Profile System Portal:Step 1.

Open your web browser and navigate directly to the official Commission portal at hssc.gov.in or access the registration engine directly at onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in. Click on the “New Registration” option.

2.Verify Identity via PPP / Aadhaar Hub:Step 2.

Select your verification medium (Aadhaar or Parivar Pehchan Patra). Input your tracking number to pull your profile structure directly into the state database. Verify the incoming system data via the generated mobile OTP.

3.Populate Core Personal and Educational Fields:Step 3.

Fill out your parentage data, active residential addresses, and exact Matriculation scoring data. Ensure that you declare your choice of Hindi or Sanskrit matching your Class 10 school passing certificate.

4.Digital Document Uploading and Formatting:Step 4.

Upload your passport-sized photo (20 KB – 50 KB in JPG format) along with your digital signature (10 KB – 20 KB). Convert your 10th-grade mark sheets, category cast proofs, and Haryana domicile certificates into clear PDF files (100 KB – 500 KB) and upload them to the system.

5.Gateway Payment Processing and Final Lock:Step 5.

Navigate to the integrated net-banking/UPI terminal to process the fee corresponding to your community category. Check your entries via the form preview screen, press the final submit button, and download the definitive confirmation slip.

Exam Pattern & Selection Evaluation Scheme

Unlike higher tiers, the selection protocol for the HSSC CET Group D posts relies entirely on a single-stage evaluation matrix. There is no interview phase.

• Total Written Exam Weightage: 100% (Full 100 Marks)
• Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Examination Medium: Offline, Pen-and-Paper OMR Sheet Based
• Total Question Count: 100 Questions
• Maximum Score Cap: 100 Marks
• Allotted Duration: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes (105 Minutes total)
• Language Profiling: Completely Bilingual (English & Hindi)
• Negative Marking Check: There is no traditional negative marking for selecting wrong answers.
• The Fifth Bubble Constraint: For each question, an applicant must fill out one of the active options. If a candidate leaves a question completely blank without selecting any of the four answers, they must fill the 5th bubble (denoting unattempted). Failure to fill any of the five bubbles results in a deduction of 1 mark per unattempted question.

Minimum Qualifying Scores Matrix

To be integrated into the final selection allocation pool, candidates must secure the following minimum threshold scores:

• General Category Candidates: Minimum 50% Marks required.
• Reserved Category Candidates (SC/BC/EWS/PwBD): Minimum 40% Marks required.

Core Syllabus Structure

The examination difficulty level strictly matches standard 10th-grade (Matriculation) parameters. The testing domains include:

1. General Awareness: Static History, Geography, Indian Constitution, current international updates, and specialized state history/culture modules concerning Haryana.
2. Reasoning Ability: Coding-decoding, semantic classification, analogies, relationship trees, and pattern sequences.
3. Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratios, profit & loss, basic percentages, averages, and basic linear charts.
4. English & Hindi Languages: Basic vocabulary, grammar rules, antonyms/synonyms, common sentence corrections, and reading comprehension passages.

Essential Portal Hyperlinks

• Official HSSC Domain Hub: Haryana Staff Selection Commission Portal
• Direct Application Link: Haryana One-Time Registration Network
• Official Notification :Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is there any negative marking for incorrect choices in the HSSC Group D exam?

No, there is no traditional negative marking for choosing an incorrect answer. However, if you leave a question unattempted and fail to fill the fifth bubble on the OMR sheet, 1 mark will be deducted for each completely blank question.

What is the final date to clear the registration fee for Advertisement 05/2026?

The last date to submit the form online is July 3, 2026. However, the commission provides an additional window until July 6, 2026 (11:59 PM) to clear outstanding application fees through the online banking portal.

I made an error while filling out my community caste details. Can I edit it?

Yes. The commission is opening a dedicated application correction window from July 7, 2026, to July 9, 2026. During this timeframe, you can log in using your OTR credentials and update incorrect details or re-upload blurry documents.

What is the starting salary bracket for a regular Haryana Group D employee?

Selected candidates are placed under the standard Level DL pay matrix of the Haryana Government. The monthly scale ranges from ₹16,900 to ₹53,500, supplemented by state allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and basic medical benefits.

Can individuals from Delhi, Punjab, or Rajasthan apply for these vacancies?

Yes. Any citizen of India meeting the basic age (18–42) and educational criteria (10th pass with Hindi or Sanskrit) can apply. Non-residents of Haryana will be categorized under the General stream and will not receive domicile reservation or age relaxation benefits.