HSSC CET Group C 2026 · Syllabus & exam pattern
HSSC CET Group C Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern: Subject-wise Topics
HSSC CET Group C selection: Written exam (1 hour 45 minutes), as per the official notice published 6 February 2026.
Subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for every stage, as printed in the official notice.
HSSC CET Group C exam pattern 2026
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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%.
Is there negative marking?
Wrong answers carry no penalty, but each unattempted question deducts one mark.