To determine eligibility for Group C positions, the Haryana Staff Selection Commission administers the Common Eligibility Test (CET) annually. Candidates have been anticipating the application form and the CET 2025 announcement.
Although the commission has not yet made the formal announcement, candidates can anticipate that it will be made around the first week of May 2025, and that the application period would be open until May or June 2025, based on historical trends.
HSSC CET 2025 – Common Eligibility Test for Group C Posts
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) conducts the CET to shortlist candidates for direct recruitment to various Group C posts such as Junior Engineer, Assistant, Senior Auditor, Accounts Clerk, Section Officer, Steno Typist, etc.
Overview
| Examination | HSSC CET 2025 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | HSSC |
| Purpose | To determine eligibility for Group C posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Expected Application Date | First week of May 2025 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 42 years |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (10th pass) |
| Application Fee | Up to ₹1000 (based on category) |
| Official Website | https://hssc.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 42 years
- Upper age relaxation applies to reserved and PwD categories as per Haryana rules
Educational Qualification
- Minimum: 10th class pass or equivalent
- Must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric
Application Fee
| Category | With PP/Aadhar Number | Without PP/Aadhar Number |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹500 | ₹1000 |
| Female/SC/ST/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 | ₹500 |
Application Process
- Visit the official HSSC website: hssc.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online” and verify with your mobile number via OTP
- Complete registration to receive login credentials
- Fill in the application form and upload necessary documents
- Pay the application fee as per your category
- Download and save the submitted form for reference
Exam Pattern
- Mode: CBT (Computer-Based Test)
- Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: None
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General: 50%
- Reserved (Vertical & Horizontal): 40%
Section-wise Breakdown
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Quantitative Ability | 15 | 15 |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge + Computer | 15 | 15 |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Haryana GK, Geography, History, Literature, Culture & Arts | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Post Exam Process
After the CET 2025 results are declared, qualified candidates can apply for various Group C recruitment posts. Based on the specific post, they may be required to appear in additional skill tests or written exams.
Tip: Check HSSC’s official portal regularly for the latest updates and notifications.