HSSC CET Phase-II 2026 Notification Released for Group-C Posts – Apply Online from 2 February

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for CET Phase-II recruitment of Group-C posts. Candidates who have qualified CET Group-C are invited to apply online through the official portal www.hssc.gov.in.

This recruitment drive is being conducted strictly as per the CET Policy 2024 (amended 2025) and HSSC Rules 2025, offering a major opportunity for government job aspirants in Haryana.

? HSSC CET Phase-II 2026: Important Highlights

• Commission: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
• Advertisement Number: 02/2026
• Post Type: Group-C
• Mode of Application: Online
• Application Fee: ? No fee for any category
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
• Official Website: www.hssc.gov.in

? Important Dates – HSSC CET Group-C Phase-II

? Note: Candidates who applied under Advt. 04/2024, 08/2024, 09/2024 & 11/2024 must apply afresh.

? Eligibility Criteria for HSSC Group-C Posts

Educational Qualification

• Post-wise minimum essential qualifications, age limits, and category-wise vacancies are detailed in Appendix-A of the notification.
• Equivalent or higher qualifications will be considered provisionally, subject to department verification.

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Age Limit

• As per Haryana Government instructions (Appendix-L).
• Category-wise age relaxation applicable.

? HSSC CET Phase-II Exam Pattern

• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
• Language: Hindi & English (Bilingual)
• Negative Marking:
  • ? No negative marking for wrong answers
  • ?? –1 mark for unattempted questions (if 5th bubble not filled)

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• General Category: 50%
• Reserved Categories: 40%

? Selection Process for HSSC Group-C Recruitment

1. Shortlisting based on CET Phase-I marks
2. Skill Test / Written Exam (Post-specific)
3. Document Scrutiny
4. Final Merit List & Recommendation

? Up to 10 times the number of vacancies will be called for the next stage.
? Tie-breaking is done based on age and CET Phase-I marks.

????? Reservation Categories Covered

Reservation benefits are available only to Haryana domicile candidates as per state rules:

• BCA / BCB (Non-Creamy Layer)
• EWS
• DSC / OSC (Sub-categorized SCs)
• Ex-Servicemen & Family Members
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
• Dependents of Freedom Fighters

?? Certificates must be issued within the prescribed date range mentioned in the notification.

? PwBD (Divyangjan) Facilities

• Scribe facility (as per disability category)
• Extra time: 20 minutes per hour (total 35 minutes extra)
• Candidate must arrange own scribe
• Scribe qualification: Up to Matric only

? Documents Required for Online Application

Mandatory documents include:

• Educational certificates (Matric onwards)
• Aadhaar Card
• Latest photograph & signature
• Category & domicile certificates (if applicable)
• Undertaking (Annexure-IX)

? Only uploaded documents will be considered during scrutiny.

? Common Reasons for Rejection

• Incomplete or multiple applications
• Wrong or missing certificates
• Age / qualification not meeting cut-off date
• Mismatch between uploaded and original documents
• Not uploading mandatory documents

? Barred Items in Examination Hall

• Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices
• Notes, calculators, pen drives
• Wallets, bags, metallic items
• Any electronic or communication devices

? Strict biometric verification is applicable. Impersonation leads to permanent debarment and legal action.

? Why This HSSC CET Phase-II Recruitment Is Important

• Zero application fee
• Transparent CET-based selection
• Large number of Group-C vacancies
• Single exam for multiple departments
• Equal opportunity with strong reservation benefits

? Important Links

• Official Website: www.hssc.gov.in
• Apply Online: https://adv022026.hryssc.com (from 02.02.2026)