The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has unveiled the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025 for Group-C posts, offering a golden opportunity for candidates seeking stable careers in the state government. This blog provides a detailed roadmap, covering eligibility, exam patterns, reservation policies, and preparation strategies to help you ace the test.
Overview of Haryana CET 2025 Conducting Body Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) Posts Covered Group-C positions across Haryana departments Exam Type Offline (OMR-based) Official Portal onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in Key Objective Streamline recruitment with a transparent, merit-based process
Key Dates to Remember Event Date Advertisement Release May 26, 2025 Online Registration Starts May 28, 2025 (11:59 PM) Last Date to Apply June 12, 2025 (11:59 PM) Fee Payment Deadline June 14, 2025 (6:00 PM) Admit Card Release To Be Announced Exam Date To Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualifications
Minimum Requirement : Passed 10+2 or equivalent, or Matric with additional qualifications.Provisional Eligibility : Candidates appearing for 10+2 exams in 2025 can apply, provided they submit proof of qualification by June 12, 2025.
Age Limit
General Category : 18–42 years (as of June 12, 2025).Relaxations :SC/BC/EWS/ESM: Up to 5 years.
PwBD: Additional 10 years.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Parameter Details Mode Offline (OMR sheet) Duration 1 hour 45 minutes Total Questions 100 MCQs Marks 100 (1 mark per question) Negative Marking None for wrong answers; 1 mark deduction for unattempted questions. Language Bilingual (English & Hindi) Syllabus General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Hindi (Matric level), English (Matric level)
Reservation Breakdown Category Reservation (%) Key Conditions Scheduled Castes (SC) 20 Split into Deprived (DSC) and Other (OSC) – 10% each. Certificates by June 12, 2025. Backward Classes (BCA/BCB) 27 Non-Creamy Layer certificates issued after April 1, 2025. EWS 10 Family income < ₹6 lakh/year. Certificates valid from April 1–June 12, 2025. PwBD 4 Includes blindness, locomotor disabilities, etc. Compensatory time: +35 minutes. ESM As per policy Family members need eligibility certificates renewed after June 13, 2024.
Application Process Step-by-Step Guide
Register : Visit onetimeregn.haryana.gov.in and create an account.Fill Form : Provide personal, educational, and category details.Upload Documents :
10+2/Matric certificates.
Haryana residency proof (for reserved categories).
Category-specific certificates (SC/BC/EWS/ESM/PwBD).
Aadhar Card and Parivar Pehchan Patra (if applicable).
Pay Fee : ₹0 for PwBD; others as per category (non-refundable).
HSSC CET Recruitment 2025 Important Link
