The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the notification for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025 for Group C posts under Advertisement No. 01/2025. Below is a detailed overview based on the available information:
Key Details of HSSC CET Group C 2025:
- Notification Release Date: May 26–27, 2025.
- Application Period:
- Start Date: May 28, 2025
- End Date: June 12, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: June 14, 2025.
- Official Website: Apply online at hssc.gov.in or onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in.
- Vacancies: Over 50,000 Group C posts are expected across various Haryana government departments, including positions like Junior Engineer, Supervisor, Draftsman, Assistant Manager, Lab Assistant, and clerical roles.
- Exam Date: Likely to be announced soon, with tentative expectations for late August or early September 2025.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- For Group C posts: Minimum 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized board. Some posts may require additional qualifications as per service rules.
- Age Limit:
- 18 to 42 years (as of June 12, 2025).
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/BC/Unmarried Women/Widow/PwBD, and 3 years for Ex-Servicemen (EsM).
- General/EWS: Born between June 13, 1983, and June 12, 2007.
- SC/BC/Unmarried Women/Widow/PwBD: Born between June 13, 1978, and June 12, 2007.
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
Application Process:
- Registration: Register on the HSSC portal (hssc.gov.in or onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in) using a valid mobile number.
- Fill Application Form: Log in, complete the form with required details, and upload documents (e.g., passport-size photo, educational certificates) in the prescribed format.
- Application Fee:
- General/EWS: ₹500
- SC/BC/Female: ₹250
- Payment via online modes (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
Exam Details:
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based).
- Language: Bilingual (English and Hindi).
- Exam Pattern (Prelims):
- 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 0.95 marks (total 95 marks).
- No negative marking for incorrect answers, but 0.95 marks deducted for unattempted questions (select the fifth option to skip).
- Subjects: General Awareness, Reasoning, English, Science, Maths, Hindi, Computer, and Haryana General Knowledge.
- Mains Exam (for shortlisted candidates):
- Weightage: Haryana GK (20%), Computers (10%), Concerned Subject (70%).
- Selection Process:
- Prelims (CET) to shortlist candidates (10 times the vacancies) based on scores.
- Mains exam for final selection.
- Additional marks for socio-economic criteria and experience.
- Document verification and final merit list preparation.
- Cut-off: Minimum 50% marks for unreserved categories, 40% for reserved categories.
- Score Validity: CET scores are valid for 3 years from the result declaration date.
How to Apply:
- Visit hssc.gov.in or onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in.
- Complete the one-time registration (OTR) process.
- Fill out the CET application form, upload documents, and pay the fee.
- Submit and save the application form for future reference.
Additional Information:
- Admit Card: Available on the HSSC website using login credentials (registration number and date of birth). Not sent by post.
- Answer Key: Provisional and final answer keys will be released post-exam for score estimation.
- Result: Declared online with category-wise cut-offs and scorecards.
- Syllabus: Available on the official HSSC website, covering General Awareness, Reasoning, English, Science, Maths, Hindi, Computer, and Haryana GK.
- No Limit on Attempts: Candidates can attempt the CET multiple times, with the best score valid for 3 years.
Important Notes:
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying, as applications from ineligible candidates will be rejected.
- For EWS candidates, a valid EWS certificate is required as per the format specified in the notification.
- Check the official HSSC website for the detailed notification, syllabus, and updates.
- Posts on X indicate active registration and significant interest in the recruitment, but always verify details on the official HSSC portal.
For further details, including the syllabus and notification PDF, visit hssc.gov.in or contact the HSSC help center at 0172-5143700. If you need specific guidance on the application process or syllabus, let me know