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HSSC CET
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Haryana Staff Selection Common Eligibility Test (HSSC CET)
HSSC CET — common Prelim for all Group C/D posts in Haryana. 100 MCQs in 1.75 hours.
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Previous year papers
180 questions across all yearsOfficial papers
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2025
- Question paper + answer key: Shuffling Pattern for Examination Held on 26.07.2025 Between 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM Morning Session - SETs A , B , C and D ↗ · bilingual (English/Hindi) · 1.3 MB
- Question paper + answer key: Shuffling Pattern for Examination Held on 27.07.2025 Between 03:15 PM to 05:00 PM Evening Session - SETs A , B , C and D ↗ · bilingual (English/Hindi) · 1.3 MB
- Question paper + answer key: Shuffling Pattern for Examination Held on 27.07.2025 Between 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM Morning Session - SETs A , B , C and D ↗ · bilingual (English/Hindi) · 644 KB
- Question paper + answer key: Shuffling Pattern for Shift 2 Examination Held on 26.07.2025 Between 03:15 PM to 05:00 PM - SET A , B , C and D ↗ · bilingual (English/Hindi) · 923 KB
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2025
100 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 100)
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General Awareness
38 QsReasoning Ability
92 QsQuantitative Ability
80 QsHindi and English Language
51 QsHaryana — General Knowledge
71 QsComputer Knowledge
60 Qs
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What can I get from HSSC CET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 5% — Premium Group B & HCS
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — very strong preliminary score
- •Deputy Superintendent (Jails) — pay level 8, correctional services
- •Haryana Education Service — lecturer (preferred subjects), pay level 10
- •Inspector (specialised cadres) — CID, Intelligence, pay level 8
- •Assistant Director (various departments) — pay level 10
- •First choice of posting location and department likely
Top Group B — Premium posts
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — strong preliminary position
- •Inspector (preferred departments) — Excise, Police, Taxation, pay level 7-8
- •Haryana Education Service (HES) — lecturer positions, pay level 10
- •Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Societies) — pay level 7
- •Block Development Officer (preferred districts) — pay level 7
- •Excellent position across all categories and departments
Group B posts — Competitive range
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Sub-Inspector (Haryana Police) — good cadre options, pay level 7
- •Haryana Civil Services (HCS) preliminary eligibility — state administrative service
- •Inspector (Excise & Taxation) — pay level 7, enforcement cadre
- •Assistant Employment Officer — Labour Department, pay level 6
- •Block Development & Panchayat Officer — rural development, pay level 7
- •Competitive for General category Group B gazetted posts
Upper Group C — Some Group B posts
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Tax Assistant — Excise & Taxation Department, pay level 5
- •Junior Engineer (preferred branches) — pay level 6, various departments
- •Sub-Inspector (Haryana Police) — executive cadre, pay level 7
- •Canal Supervisor — Irrigation Department, pay level 5
- •Stenographer Grade II — pay level 4, secretariat positions
- •Strong position for reserved categories in Group B posts
Group C posts — Moderate range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Clerk (various departments) — pay level 2, state government
- •Steno-Typist — pay level 4, district administration
- •Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) — pay level 6, PWD/Irrigation
- •Haryana Police Constable — executive cadre, pay level 3
- •Canal Patwari — Revenue Department, pay level 2
- •Competitive for General category in Group C posts
Borderline — Lower Group C posts
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The Commission released notification for Common Eligibility Test Group D posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026 on June 18, 2026. Applications opened on June 19 through the official portal.
The detailed result for CET Group C (Advt. 01/2025) was released on April 16, 2026, with qualified candidates' scores published on the official website.
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission extended the application deadline for CET Group D (Advt. 05/2026) from July 3 to July 5, 2026, with fee payment deadline now July 8 and correction window July 9-11.
Important dates
CET Group D (05/2026) - Application deadline (extended)
passedSun, 5 Jul, 2026
Officialhssc.gov.in ↗Extended from July 3; fee payment till July 8
Group D correction window
passedTue, 7 Jul, 2026
Reportedsarkariresultshine.comCorrection window from July 7-9, 2026
CET Group D (05/2026) - Correction window start
passedThu, 9 Jul, 2026
Officialhssc.gov.in ↗Correction/edit facility available till July 11, 2026 (11:59 PM)
CET Group D (05/2026) - Admit card (expected)
22 days awaySun, 1 Nov, 2026
ExpectedUsually released 10-15 days before exam date
📍CET Group D (05/2026) - Exam (expected)
36 days awaySun, 15 Nov, 2026
ExpectedExam date to be communicated separately by Commission; typically 3-4 months after application close · no key published for this stage
CET Group D (05/2026) - Result (expected)
97 days awayFri, 15 Jan, 2027
ExpectedTypically declared 1.5-2 months after exam; valid for 3 years
Syllabus
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General Awareness
History
Indian history from ancient to modern times.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Indian constitution and governance institutions.
Geography
Indian and world geography.
Economics
Indian economy basics.
Art and Culture
Indian art, culture and heritage.
Current Affairs
National and international current events.
Reasoning Ability
Analogy
Word, number and figure analogies.
Series Completion
Number, letter and figure series — find the next term.
Coding-Decoding
Letter-letter, letter-number and number-number coding.
Blood Relations
Family relationship problems and family-tree puzzles.
Direction Sense
Direction-and-distance problems and shortest path.
Syllogism
Statement-conclusion and statement-assumption problems.
Puzzles
Seating arrangement, scheduling and grouping puzzles.
Alphanumeric Series
Mixed letter-number-symbol series.
Classification (Odd One Out)
Identifying the odd member in a group.
Ranking and Order
Position, rank and order arrangement.
Statement and Arguments
Strong and weak arguments based on a statement.
Cause and Effect
Cause-effect relationship problems.
Mirror and Water Image
Mirror image, water image and reflection problems.
Paper Folding and Cutting
Visual reasoning — paper-folding and cutting problems.
Cube and Dice
Cube and dice problems — opposite faces and counting.
Venn Diagrams
Set-based Venn diagram questions.
Quantitative Ability
Number System
Whole numbers, integers, divisibility and place value.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals, square and cube roots.
LCM and HCF
Lowest common multiple and highest common factor.
Percentage
Percentage and applications.
Ratio and Proportion
Ratio, proportion and partnership.
Average
Simple average and weighted average.
Profit, Loss and Discount
Commercial mathematics and cost-price/selling-price problems.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI and CI calculations and applications.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes-and-cisterns and group work.
Time and Distance
Trains, boats, average speed and relative speed.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of plane figures and solids.
Algebra
Algebraic expressions, identities and linear equations.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles.
Hindi and English Language
English Grammar
Parts of speech, tenses, voice, narration and articles.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution and idioms.
English Reading Comprehension
Unseen passages with comprehension and inference questions.
Sentence Structure (English)
Sentence correction, sentence improvement and rearrangement.
Hindi Vyakaran
Sangya, sarvanaam, visheshan, kriya, kaal and karak.
Hindi Vocabulary
Paryayvachi, vilom, anekarthi and one-word substitution.
Hindi Muhavare and Lokoktiyan
Hindi idioms and proverbs.
Sandhi and Samas
Sandhi rules and types of samas.
Hindi Reading Comprehension
Hindi gadyansh-based comprehension questions.
Haryana — General Knowledge
History of Haryana
Ancient Haryana, Battles of Tarain, Panipat and freedom struggle in Haryana.
Geography of Haryana
Physical features, rivers (Yamuna, Ghaggar), climate and agro-climatic zones.
Agriculture of Haryana
Major crops (wheat, paddy, mustard), Green Revolution and dairy farming.
Economy of Haryana
Industry, MSMEs, IT/auto hubs (Gurugram, Manesar) and economic indicators.
Administrative Setup
Districts, divisions and major administrative bodies of Haryana.
Culture and Heritage of Haryana
Folk dances (Ghoomar, Phag, Loor), folk music (Ragni), saang theatre and festivals.
Cuisine and Customs
Bajra-roti, Kadhi, churma and traditional Haryanvi customs.
Famous Personalities
Sir Chhotu Ram, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bansi Lal, Chaudhary Devi Lal, P V Sindhu, Yogeshwar Dutt.
Sports of Haryana
Wrestling, kabaddi, boxing — Haryana's sports legacy and Olympic medallists.
Welfare Schemes of Haryana
State-government schemes — Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Saksham Yuva, Mukhyamantri schemes.
Tourist Places of Haryana
Kurukshetra, Pinjore, Sultanpur Lake, Surajkund and other tourist spots.
Haryana Current Affairs
Recent developments, government schemes and personalities of Haryana.
Computer Knowledge
Computer Fundamentals
Hardware, software, operating systems and basic concepts.
Windows Operating System
Windows interface, file management and system tools.
MS Word
Document creation, formatting, tables and printing in MS Word.
MS Excel
Spreadsheets, formulas, functions and charts in MS Excel.
MS PowerPoint
Slide creation, layouts, animations and presentations.
Internet and Web Browsing
Web browsers, search engines, downloading and uploading.
Email
Managing an email account — inbox, attachments, signatures and folders.
Computer Security
Antivirus, firewall, password security and cyber-safety basics.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Common Windows and MS Office shortcuts.