Haryana HSSC CET Group-D 2026 Practice Test (Advt. No. 05/2026)

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Haryana HSSC CET Group-D 2026

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) issued Advt. No. 05/2026 for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group-D posts. This guide and practice test are intended for candidates preparing for that specific recruitment cycle. The application period has closed: registration ran from 19 June 2026 to 3 July 2026, and the fee-payment deadline was 6 July 2026. The advertisement stated that the examination date would be communicated separately. Candidates should rely on official HSSC notices for any subsequent dates, instructions or post-specific updates.

The CET advertisement did not announce a total number of vacancies. It indicated that details of the Group-D posts would be published separately. Therefore, applicants should not assume a vacancy count based on this CET notice; consult the relevant HSSC post advertisement for the posts, vacancy distribution and any additional requirements.

Eligibility and age

For Group-D posts other than Sweeper, Chowkidar and Sweeper-cum-Chowkidar, the advertised essential educational qualification is Matriculation from a recognised Board, with Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matriculation as one of the subjects. The advertisement gives an age range of 18 to 42 years as on the registration closing date, subject to applicable Haryana Government relaxations.

These eligibility details should be read with the relevant post notice. Since the CET advertisement states that post details are to be issued separately, individual posts may have additional conditions or clarifications. Candidates should check the official notice applicable to the post they are interested in rather than relying on general preparation material as a substitute for the notification.

Examination pattern and marking

The advertisement specifies an offline, OMR-based examination in English and Hindi. The test consists of 100 compulsory multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks, with a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes. The advertised minimum qualifying marks are 50% for General category candidates and 40% for reserved categories.

The marking instructions distinguish between incorrect and unattempted questions. An incorrect answer does not attract a penalty. For a question that is left unanswered, candidates must fill the designated fifth bubble on the OMR sheet; if that bubble is not filled, one mark is deducted for that unattempted question. Read the current official instructions carefully and follow the OMR directions exactly on examination day. During practice, treat the fifth-bubble requirement as a separate response-sheet procedure, not as a reason to guess an answer.

Syllabus areas

The official syllabus described for the CET includes General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, English, Hindi and relevant or concerned subjects as applicable. It also covers Haryana-focused History, Current Affairs, Literature, Geography, Environment and Culture. The examination level is Matriculation.

A balanced preparation plan should give attention to every listed area. Candidates can begin by reviewing the Matric-level concepts they already know, then make a topic checklist for subjects that need more revision. For General Awareness and current affairs, keep notes organized by subject and date, and revisit them regularly. For Haryana-focused topics, use the syllabus headings as a guide and verify factual information with dependable study sources. Avoid treating unofficial lists as a replacement for the syllabus in the HSSC advertisement.

For Quantitative Ability, practise the kinds of basic calculations and question-solving steps covered in your Matric-level study. In Reasoning, focus on understanding the rule behind a question rather than memorising one answer. For English and Hindi, revise comprehension and language fundamentals appropriate to the stated level. This approach helps candidates build accuracy across the syllabus without assuming that any single topic has a guaranteed number of questions.

How to use a practice test

A timed practice test can help you become familiar with the 100-question format and the 1-hour-45-minute duration. When taking a mock test, use a quiet setting and keep to the same time limit. After finishing, review both incorrect responses and questions you were unsure about. Categorise mistakes by topic so you can decide what to revise next. A score from a practice session is only a study tool; it is not an official result or a guarantee of selection.

Practise OMR-style discipline as well as subject knowledge. Read each question carefully, mark responses clearly and check that you have followed the sheet instructions. Because the notice specifies a consequence for failing to fill the fifth bubble for an unanswered question, include that procedure in your practice routine. Do not let the mechanics of filling an OMR sheet distract you from reading the official examination instructions before the test.

A useful revision cycle is to study a topic, answer a short set of questions, review the explanations or your reasoning, and return to difficult questions later. Keep a record of recurring errors, such as calculation slips, misread wording or gaps in factual recall. This record can make revision more focused than simply repeating full-length tests. Reserve time before the examination to revisit weak areas and the official syllabus rather than relying solely on mock-test scores.

Application status and official updates

The registration and fee-payment dates stated in Advt. No. 05/2026 have passed. This preparation page does not reopen applications or change the advertised schedule. Candidates who applied should monitor HSSC communications for examination-related updates and any further instructions. Anyone reviewing the recruitment after the application window should confirm whether a later notice has changed or clarified the process.

The CET advertisement, rather than this guide, is the authority for its conditions. Keep a copy of the official notice and check the latest official information for the examination date, post details and instructions. Do not rely on unofficial claims about vacancies, dates or eligibility where they differ from a published HSSC notice.

Official source

The official HSSC CET Group-D advertisement is available at: https://hssc.gov.in/file/ac1f23cd-9d9c-1328-819e-da8c1fe70055/advertisements . Use the official source to verify the advertisement and consult later HSSC notices for updates. The key confirmed details for this cycle are the Matriculation-level eligibility described above, the offline bilingual OMR format, 100 compulsory questions, 100 marks, a 1-hour-45-minute duration, the stated qualifying thresholds and the application dates that have passed.