Haryana HSSC CET 2025: The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the Common Eligibility Test (CET) notification for Group C posts under Advertisement No. 01/2025. Candidates who have completed 10+2 or Matric with additional qualifications are eligible to apply.
The online application process starts on 28th May 2025 and will continue till 12th June 2025 (11:59 PM). Interested candidates can register at the official portal. The last date for fee payment is 14th June 2025 (6:00 PM).
HSSC CET 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- 10+2 (Intermediate) or
- Matriculation (Class 10) with additional qualification as per post requirements
Candidates appearing for qualifying exams in 2025 are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per Haryana Govt. rules for SC, BC, EWS, ESM, PwBD, etc.
HSSC CET 2025 – Exam Pattern
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Exam | OMR-based (offline) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking for wrong answers, but -1 for unanswered |
| Question Language | Bilingual (Hindi & English) |
Subject-Wise Weightage:
- 75% Weightage: General Awareness, Reasoning, Math, English, Hindi, Computer (for Group C)
- 25% Weightage: Haryana-specific topics – History, Culture, Current Affairs, Geography, Literature, Environment
HSSC CET 2025 – Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| Reserved (SC/ST/OBC) | 40% |
HSSC CET Registration Process
Follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit Official Notification.
- Click on “New Registration” or log in using previous CET 2022 number (if applicable)
- Fill in your personal and academic details
- Upload required documents: photo, signature, certificates, Aadhaar, PPP, etc.
- Pay the application fee as per your category
- Submit and download the final application form for reference
HSSC CET Notification 2025 – Click to Download
HSSC CET Application Fee 2025
| Category | Application Fee (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| General Male (Haryana) | ₹500 |
| General Female (Haryana) | ₹250 |
| SC/BC/EWS (Haryana) | ₹250 |
| Ex-Servicemen, PwBD (Haryana) | ₹250 |
| Non-residents of Haryana | ₹1000 |
HSSC CET Validity and Attempts
- CET score is valid for 3 years
- No restriction on the number of attempts
- Candidates can reappear to improve scores
- Latest and highest score will be considered
Selection Process After CET
Stage 1: CET Exam
- Qualifying candidates based on cutoff
Stage 2: Post-wise Skill/Written Test
- Separate advertisements will be released
- Candidates 10 times the number of vacancies will be called
Stage 3: Final Merit
- Based on skill/written test marks and additional criteria (if applicable)
HSSC CET 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 26th May 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 28th May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12th June 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 14th June 2025 (6:00 PM) |
HSSC CET 2025 – FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for HSSC CET 2025?
Ans: 12th June 2025 (11:59 PM)
Q2. What is the minimum qualification to appear in HSSC CET 2025?
Ans: 10+2 or Matric with additional qualification
Q3. What is the CET score validity?
Ans: CET score remains valid for 3 years from result declaration
Q4. Is there any negative marking in the CET?
Ans: No negative marking for wrong answers, but -1 for unanswered questions
Q5. Can I appear again to improve my CET score?
Ans: Yes, there is no limit on the number of attempts