JobsHaryana.in Editorial Desk: The Common Eligibility Test (CET) conducted by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) is the single gateway examination for recruitment to all Group C and Group D non-gazetted government posts in Haryana. In this in-depth guide, we provide a complete analysis of the exam pattern, subject-wise marks distribution, and recommended study plan for 2026.
📌 Haryana CET 2026 Overview & Exam Structure
The Haryana CET examination is conducted in offline OMR-based mode. The score obtained in the CET exam remains valid for a period of 3 years from the date of result declaration. Candidates qualifying CET Group C are eligible to appear in the secondary Mains Examination / Skill Test for specific post groups.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) / NTA |
| Exam Mode | Offline Pen & Paper (OMR Sheet Based) |
| Total Questions | 100 Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Marks | 95 Marks Written + 5 Socio-Economic Marks |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour 45 Minutes (105 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking (0.95 marks deducted only if 5th bubble is left blank) |
📚 Subject-Wise Syllabus & Weightage Breakdown
- 1. Haryana General Knowledge & Culture (25% Weightage / ~25 Marks): History of Haryana, Geography, Rivers, Soil, Minerals, Monuments, Folk Dances, Festivals, Haryana Budget, Government Schemes, and Recent State Current Affairs.
- 2. General Awareness & National Current Affairs (15 Marks): Indian Polity, Constitution, Indian Economy, Modern History, National & International Events, Awards, and Sports.
- 3. Reasoning Ability (15 Marks): Analogies, Syllogisms, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
- 4. Quantitative Aptitude & Mathematics (15 Marks): Number Systems, LCM-HCF, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Mensuration, and Basic Algebra.
- 5. General Science (10 Marks): Basics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and Everyday Science Applications.
- 6. Hindi & English Language Proficiency (10 Marks): Hindi Grammar (संधि, समास, मुहावरे, पर्यायवाची, विलोम) and English Grammar (Tenses, Voice, Narration, Idioms, One Word Substitution).
- 7. Computer Fundamentals (10 Marks): MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Operating Systems, Internet, Cyber Security, and Hardware Concepts.
🎯 90-Day Smart Preparation Strategy for Aspirants
- Master Haryana GK First: Since Haryana GK carries a guaranteed 25% weightage, revise state history, current affairs, and welfare schemes daily.
- Practice Daily Mock Tests: Solve at least 2 full-length OMR mock tests per week under real exam timing conditions.
- Focus on 5th Option Rule: In Haryana CET, candidates must mark the 5th option if they do not wish to attempt a question, otherwise 0.95 marks are deducted.
- Analyze Previous Year Papers: Solve HSSC CET Group C and Group D past question papers to understand the recurring question trends.