The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the notification for the 10+2 Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group C posts under Advertisement No. 01/2025. This exam is a crucial step for anyone who wants to apply for Group C government jobs in Haryana. Here is a detailed guide in simple English for daily users about the HSSC 10+2 CET Group C Exam 2025.
What is HSSC CET Group C?
The HSSC CET Group C is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment for vacancies. Candidates who qualify this test become eligible to apply for various Group C posts in different Haryana government departments whenever those job notifications are released in the future. This means, if you want a government job in Haryana at the 10+2 level, you must first clear this CET.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 27 May 2025
- Online Application Start: 28 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 12 June 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 14 June 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced later
Who Can Apply?
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognized board. Some posts may accept Matric (10th) with additional qualifications as per job requirements
- Age Limit: Minimum age is 18 years and maximum is 42 years as on 12 June 2025. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Haryana government rules
- Other Requirements: Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) and Aadhaar Card are mandatory for registration
Application Fee
| Category | With PPP/Aadhaar | Without PPP/Aadhaar |
|---|---|---|
| General (Male) | ₹500 | ₹1000 |
| SC/BC/EWS/PH | ₹250 | ₹500 |
| ESM/All Females | ₹250 | ₹500 |
Fee is to be paid online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100 (0.975 marks per question)
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (plus 5 minutes extra for option 5)
- Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong answers, but 0.975 marks will be deducted for each unattempted question (if you do not fill the fifth bubble)
Syllabus:
- 75% weightage: General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English, Hindi, Computer Knowledge
- 25% weightage: Haryana’s History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment, and Culture
The question level is 10+2 for most subjects, and Matriculation for English and Hindi2.
How to Apply
- Visit the official HSSC website: [hssc.gov.in]
- Register on the portal with your mobile number and details.
- Fill out the online application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Take a printout for future reference.
What Happens After CET?
If you clear the CET, your score will be valid for three years. You can use this score to apply for any Group C government job in Haryana as and when those vacancies are announced. The CET does not guarantee a job but is compulsory for applying to Group C posts.
Why is CET Important?
- Single Test, Multiple Opportunities: One CET score can be used for several job applications.
- Transparent Process: Ensures merit-based shortlisting.
- Long Validity: CET score is valid for three years, so you don’t need to appear for the test again and again
