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HSSC CET Group C
HSSC CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts (Haryana Staff Selection Commission)
Haryana Staff Selection Commission's Phase-II written exam for Group-C posts, open to candidates who qualified the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group-C. Advt. No. 04/2026 covers 4,227 posts, from nurses and health workers to forest guards and junior engineers.
Latest official notice: HSSC Advt. No. 04/2026 — CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts, published 6 February 2026.
Vacancies
4,227 posts in 27 categories
Age limit
18 to 42 years
Application fee
No fee for any post
Notice published
6 February 2026
HSSC CET Group C notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application opens | 9 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application closes | 23 February 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Written exam | To be communicated separately |
| Vacancies | 4,227 posts in 27 categories (largest: Nurse, DMER 1,475; Forest Guard 779) |
Posts filled through this exam
- MPHW (F/M), Staff Nurse/Nurse, Sister Tutor, Radiographer, Dispenser Ayurvedic, Dietician
- Forest Guard, Junior Engineer (Civil/Horticulture), Assistant Manager, Junior Technical Assistant
- Technician / Plant Attendant (Instrumentation & Control), Legal Assistant
- Pay printed as Haryana pay levels FPL-3 to FPL-8 (see salary section)
Source: HSSC Advt. No. 04/2026 — CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts (published 6 February 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
HSSC Advt. No. 04/2026 is the CET Phase-II written exam for 4,227 Group-C posts in Haryana, open only to candidates who qualified CET Group-C under Advt. No. 01/2025. There is no fee.
Pay is printed as Haryana pay-level codes, from FPL-3 (Forest Guard) to FPL-8 (Sister Tutor). The advertisement does not print rupee amounts for these levels.
HSSC CET Group C salary: pay level by post
Each post's pay is printed in Appendix A as a Haryana pay level (FPL). The advertisement does not print rupee figures or in-hand pay, so none are shown.
Pay level as printed (Advt. No. 04/2026)
| Post | Pay level | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| MPHW (Female) — ESI Health Care / Health | FPL 6 | 20 / 595 |
| MPHW (Male) — Health | FPL 6 | 700 |
| Staff Nurse / Nurse — ESI, Health, DMER | FPL-7 | 20 / 296 / 1,475 |
| Sister Tutor — Health | FPL-8 | 12 |
| Radiographer — Health / DMER | FPL-06 | 99 / 32 |
| Dispenser Ayurvedic — ESI Health Care | FPL-6 | 3 |
| Dietician — Health | FPL-06 | 22 |
| Forest Guard — Forest | FPL-3 | 779 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) — HAFED, HPGCL, Police Housing, Town & Country Planning | FPL-6 | 5 / 23 / 15 / 6 |
| Assistant Manager (IA) — HSIIDC | FPL-6 | 8 |
| Junior Engineer (Horticulture) — HSVP, KDB, Police Housing, DMER | FPL-6 | 16 / 1 / 1 / 3 |
| Junior Technical Assistant — HSWC | FPL-6 | 73 |
| Technician / Plant Attendant (I&C) — HPGCL | FPL-4 | 7 / 10 |
| Legal Assistant — Labour, HSIIDC, Mines & Geology | FPL 6 | 2 / 2 / 2 |
Pay codes are reproduced as printed (e.g. FPL 6, FPL-6, FPL-06 refer to the same printed level).
Age limit and qualification
Age limit is 18 to 42 years, reckoned on the closing date (23 February 2026). Haryana-resident DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B, PwD and ESM candidates get relaxation under the Haryana Government instruction of 25.03.2022.
Every post needs Hindi or Sanskrit in Matric or higher. Post-specific qualifications include 10+2 with ANM/MPHW training (MPHW), GNM or B.Sc. Nursing with HNRC registration (Nurse), 10+2 and physical standards (Forest Guard: men 168 cm height and a 25 km walk in 4 hours; women 155 cm and 14 km in 4 hours), civil engineering diploma/degree (JE Civil) and B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture (JE Horticulture).
Exam pattern and syllabus
One OMR paper: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 1 hour 45 minutes, in English and Hindi with four options. A wrong answer has no penalty, but each question left unattempted deducts one mark. General candidates need 50% and reserved candidates 40%. Ties go to the older candidate, then to higher CET Phase-I marks.
Weightage is 20% general (awareness, reasoning, mathematics, science, Haryana history, current affairs), 10% computer fundamentals and office software, and 70% the post's subject. For MPHW the subject covers anatomy, physiology, public health, maternal and child health and immunisation; for nursing it covers nursing foundations, medical-surgical, community health, mental health nursing and midwifery. Syllabi for other groups are in Appendix C on hssc.gov.in.
How to apply
- 1
Apply online
Apply at adv042026.hryssc.com. For this advertisement the window was 9 to 23 February 2026.
- 2
Give post preferences
Preferences of post and department are final once submitted.
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Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
CET (Group-C) qualified candidates who want a Haryana government Group-C post matching their qualification.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18 to 42 years (as on Closing date of the online application (23 February 2026))
Educational qualification
- Qualified CET (Group-C) under Advt. No. 01/2025
- Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric or higher education
- Post-specific qualification as listed in Appendix A
Upper age relaxation
| DSC / OSC / BC-A / BC-B / PwD / ESM (Haryana residents) | As per Haryana Govt. instruction of 25.03.2022 (Appendix L; table not read) |
Application fee
No fee for any post. Not applicable
Source: HSSC Advt. No. 04/2026 — CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts (published 6 February 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Qualified in CET Advt. No. 01/2025 (Group-C)
- Age 18–42 years on the closing date
- Hindi or Sanskrit in Matric or higher
- Post-specific qualification (Appendix A)
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Shortlisting from the CET merit list (up to 10 times the posts)
- 2Written exam: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 1 hour 45 minutes, OMR
- 3Merit on written marks plus any additional scores printed for the post
Written exam
1 hour 45 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General awareness, reasoning, maths, science, Haryana history, current affairs | 20% | 20% |
| Computer fundamentals and office software | 10% | 10% |
| Post-related subject | 70% | 70% |
100 questions, 100 marks, bilingual, four options. No penalty for a wrong answer, but each question left unattempted (fifth circle) deducts one mark. Qualifying: General 50%, reserved 40%.
Source: HSSC Advt. No. 04/2026 — CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts (published 6 February 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Up to 10 times the posts are shortlisted from the CET merit list for a 100-mark OMR written exam. General candidates need 50% and reserved 40%.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- General awareness, reasoning, mathematics, science, Haryana history and current affairs (20%)
- Computer fundamentals and office software (10%)
- Post-related subject (70%)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for HSSC CET Group C?
18 to 42 years, counted as on Closing date of the online application (23 February 2026), as per the HSSC Advt. No. 04/2026 — CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for HSSC CET Group C?
Qualified CET (Group-C) under Advt. No. 01/2025. Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric or higher education. Post-specific qualification as listed in Appendix A.
When can I apply for HSSC CET Group C?
Online application opens: 9 February 2026, as per the notice published on 6 February 2026. Applications are made only on hssc.gov.in.
What is the HSSC CET Group C exam pattern?
Written exam: General awareness, reasoning, maths, science, Haryana history, current affairs, Computer fundamentals and office software, Post-related subject (1 hour 45 minutes). 100 questions, 100 marks, bilingual, four options. No penalty for a wrong answer, but each question left unattempted (fifth circle) deducts one mark. Qualifying: General 50%, reserved 40%.
How many vacancies are there in HSSC CET Group C?
4,227 posts in 27 categories (largest: Nurse, DMER 1,475; Forest Guard 779), according to the HSSC Advt. No. 04/2026 — CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts.
What is the salary for HSSC CET Group C posts?
It depends on the post. Advt. No. 04/2026 prints pay levels from FPL-3 (Forest Guard) to FPL-8 (Sister Tutor); most posts are FPL-6, nurses FPL-7. Rupee amounts are not printed.
Is there an application fee?
No. No fee is charged for any post.
Is there negative marking?
Wrong answers carry no penalty, but each unattempted question deducts one mark.
What is HSSC CET Group C?
Haryana Staff Selection Commission's Phase-II written exam for Group-C posts, open to candidates who qualified the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group-C. Advt. No. 04/2026 covers 4,227 posts, from nurses and health workers to forest guards and junior engineers.
Who is HSSC CET Group C for?
CET (Group-C) qualified candidates who want a Haryana government Group-C post matching their qualification.
How is HSSC CET Group C selection described?
Up to 10 times the posts are shortlisted from the CET merit list for a 100-mark OMR written exam. General candidates need 50% and reserved 40%.
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