HSSC 2026
Haryana Staff Selection Commission Recruitment — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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HSSC 2026 Overview
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) is the apex state recruiting agency responsible for filling Group C and Group D non-gazetted vacancies across Haryana government departments, boards, and corporations.
Under the Haryana Common Eligibility Test (CET) framework, candidates register once to qualify for multiple recruitment drives including Haryana Police Constable, Junior Engineer, Canal Patwari, Gram Sachiv, Clerk, and multi-tasking staff. Over 10 lakh applicants from Haryana and neighboring states participate in HSSC examinations annually.
Selected candidates enjoy stable state government employment under the 7th Pay Commission with basic pay starting from Level 1 (₹18,000) up to Level 6 (₹35,400) for specialized technical posts. Haryana General Knowledge (Haryana GK) carries high weightage in the written syllabus alongside Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Awareness.
HSSC 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 July 2026 |
| Application Opens | 10 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://hssc.gov.in |
HSSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10th / 12th / Graduate as per specific post requirements; Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matriculation
Age Limit
18–42 years (as on 1st January 2026)
SC/ST/BCA/BCB: +5 years, PwD: +10 years as per Haryana Government reservation policy
Nationality
Indian citizen; Haryana domicile preferred for state reservation benefits
Check Your HSSC Eligibility
Official Norms: SC/ST/BCA/BCB: +5 years, PwD: +10 years as per Haryana Government reservation policy
HSSC Selection Process
Online Registration / CET Score Verification
Written Examination / Skill Test
Physical Screening Test (for Police/Excise)
Socio-Economic Criteria & Document Verification
HSSC Exam Pattern 2026
Written / CET Exam
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness, Reasoning & Maths | 50 | 50 |
| Haryana History, Culture & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge & Hindi/English | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
HSSC Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Haryana General Knowledge
General Aptitude & Reasoning
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HSSC Posts — Which is Best?
HSSC offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Group C Clerk / Steno Level 2 TOP PICK | ₹21,700 – ₹35,000 | medium |
Canal Patwari / Gram Sachiv Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹42,000 | medium |
HSSC Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
HSSC Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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HSSC 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
HSSC Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Haryana GK & CET Core Subjects (Month 1–2)
- ›Haryana GK carries 25% weightage — study Haryana history, folk heritage, districts, and state government schemes
- ›Master arithmetic, reasoning, and basic computer fundamentals
- ›Practice Hindi and English grammar questions
- ›Solve previous HSSC CET question papers
Phase 2: 105-Minute OMR Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full 100-question OMR mock tests under 105 minutes timer
- ›Remember the 5th option rule to avoid 0.95 marks deduction per unattempted question
- ›Revise the last 6 months of Haryana current events and budget allocations
- ›For police posts: start daily physical training early
HSSC Frequently Asked Questions
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Mohit Verma
✓ Verified ExpertSSC, Railways & Technical Recruitment Specialist · 8+ Years in Central Recruitment & CBT Analytics
Mohit has tracked over 100+ Staff Selection Commission and Railway Recruitment Board cycles. He focuses on quantitative reasoning strategies, multi-shift CBT score normalization, and defense/police recruitment procedures.