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HSSC CET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Haryana Staff Selection Common Eligibility Test (HSSC CET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 68-78 marks (68-78%) |
| EWS | 65-75 marks (65-75%) |
| OBC | 60-70 marks (60-70%) |
| SC | 50-60 marks (50-60%) |
| ST | 48-58 marks (48-58%) |
| PwD | 40-50 marks (40-50%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 8-12 marks above OBC and 15-20 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs usually settle 3-5 marks below General.
- Post-specific variation: Group B posts push cutoffs 10-15 marks higher across all categories (General often exceeding 80+ marks), while entry-level Group C posts may see General cutoffs in the 65-70 range. The CET score determines eligibility pool; final selection depends on specific recruitment cutoffs.
- Annual fluctuation factors: Paper difficulty, total applicants per post category, and reservation backlog clearance drive year-to-year shifts of ±5-8 marks. Competitive posts see steeper cutoffs; less popular cadres may dip to lower qualifying thresholds.
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Top 1-2% — Elite scorers
96–100%
- Haryana Civil Services (HCS) eligibility — Further mains exam required
- Assistant Engineer (preferred branches) — Electrical/Mechanical in urban circles
- Sub-Inspector (Crime Branch/CID posting likely)
- Deputy Superintendent (Jails) — Pay Level 8
- First choice across all advertised posts and locations
- Strong negotiating position for departmental preferences
Top 5% — Premium Group B
92–96%
- Sub-Inspector (Haryana Police) — Executive cadre, Pay Level 7
- Excise & Taxation Inspector — Pay Level 7, enforcement powers
- Assistant Engineer (Civil) — PWD, Pay Level 8 (degree required)
- Accounts Officer — Finance Department
- Legal Assistant — Law Department, law degree required
- BDPO in preferred districts (Gurgaon, Faridabad, Panchkula)
High scorer — Group B posts
85–92%
- Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO) — Pay Level 7, degree required
- Supervisor (Anganwadi) — Women & Child Development
- Inspector (various departments) — Enforcement/regulatory roles
- Assistant Programmer — IT Department, technical posts
- Haryana Police Constable — Executive cadre (separate physical test required)
- Top choice of location and department in Group C posts
Group B competitive tier
75–85%
- Gram Sachiv — Panchayati Raj Department, Pay Level 6
- Canal Patwari (preferred locations) — Urban/semi-urban postings
- Investigator — Various enforcement departments
- Assistant (various departments) — Pay Level 5-6
- Junior Draftsman — PWD/Town Planning
- Excellent prospects for all Group C posts across categories
Upper Group C / Lower Group B
65–75%
- Tax Assistant — Excise & Taxation Department, Pay Level 5
- Junior Engineer (Civil) — PWD/Irrigation, diploma entry
- Forestry Guard — Forest Department, field cadre
- Lab Assistant — Health Department, Pay Level 4
- Clerk positions in preferred locations (urban districts)
- Strong chance for General category in most Group C posts
Group C competitive range
50–65%
- Clerk (various departments) — Pay Level 2, Group C posts
- Steno-Typist — District administration offices
- Junior Scale Stenographer — Pay Level 4
- Data Entry Operator — Government offices
- Canal Patwari — Irrigation Department, field posting
- Competitive for General category in Group C clerical posts
Marginal qualifying range
35–50%
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) — Group C posts, remote districts
- Peon / Attendant positions — Various departments
- May qualify for SC/EBC categories in some posts
- Limited post options, highly competitive even at this level
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for any posts
- Score typically below minimum cut-off for most categories
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals for next attempt
- Review HSSC syllabus and previous year papers
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