HSSC CET Phase 2 Recruitment 2026: Key Details for 4,227 Group C Posts
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially issued Advt. No. 04/2026 for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Phase-II, announcing a significant recruitment drive for 4,227 Group C vacancies. This phase is exclusively open to candidates who successfully cleared the CET Phase-I under Advt. No. 01/2025 for Group C posts, ensuring a streamlined selection process for eligible applicants.
Important Dates and Application Process
Online applications for the HSSC CET Phase 2 recruitment will be accepted from 9 February 2026 to 23 February 2026, with the registration closing at 11:59 PM on the final date. Notably, there is no application fee required for any candidate, making this opportunity accessible to all qualified individuals. The notification was released on 6 February 2026, and while the admit card availability and exam date are yet to be announced, candidates are advised to monitor the official HSSC website for updates.
Exam Pattern and Selection Criteria
The Phase-II exam will be an offline test conducted on OMR sheets, available in both Hindi and English. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed within 105 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes). The qualifying marks are set at 50% for the general category and 40% for reserved categories. A unique aspect of this exam is that there is no negative marking for wrong answers; however, if a question is left blank without marking the designated “no answer” bubble, one mark will be deducted.
The selection process is merit-based, combining scores from CET Phase-I and the Phase-II written exam. HSSC will shortlist up to ten times the number of vacancies based on CET Phase-I scores, meaning the highest-ranked qualifiers (up to 10 per vacancy) will be eligible to appear for Phase-II. Final appointments will be made according to overall merit, with the Commission announcing specific exam details separately.
Eligibility and Required Documents
Eligibility is strictly limited to candidates who passed the Group C CET in 2025 under Advt. 01/2025, adhering to Haryana government rules for age and qualifications. Reserved-category applicants must provide valid certificates within specific date ranges:
- BCA/BCB/EWS: Certificates issued between 1 April 2025 and the closing date of registration.
- DSC/OSC (Deprived/Other SC): Certificates dated after 13 November 2024.
- ESM (Ex-Servicemen’s family): Certificates issued on or after 10 February 2025.
Candidates should ensure their documents meet these criteria before applying to avoid disqualification.
How to Apply and Key Reminders
Applications must be submitted online through the official HSSC portal during the specified dates. The notification explicitly states that “No fee is required to be deposited by any candidate”, reinforcing the free application process. Interested individuals are encouraged to read the detailed notification available on the HSSC website and stay updated for announcements regarding admit cards and the exam schedule to ensure a smooth recruitment journey.
