Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released the HSSC Group C Mains Exam Notification 2026 on 9th January 2026 for Group C Posts under Advertisement Number 02/2026. Through the recruitment drive, a total of 3112 vacancies will be recruited for various posts, namely Forester, Draftsman, Fitter, Auto/ Diesel Mechanic, etc.
The online applications are invited for direct recruitment to Group C posts from the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group-C. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the HSSC Group C Mains Exam 2026 from 2nd to 15th February 2026 through the official website https://www.hssc.gov.in/ or https://adv022026.hryssc.com.
HSSC Group C Mains Exam Notification 2026 Out
The official notification pdf for CET Phase-II For Group C Posts under the Advt. No. 02/2026 has been released on the official website https://hssc.gov.in/ on 9th January 2026. Candidates interested in the HSSC Group C Mains Exam can download the HSSC Group C Mains Exam Notification 2026 PDF from the direct link shared here and check detailed eligibility, vacancy, and other important details.
HSSC CET Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Candidates can check the highlights of the HSSC Group C Mains Exam Recruitment 2026 as per the notification pdf from the table below.
| HSSC Group C Mains Exam Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Exam Conducting Body Name | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) |
| Exam Name | HSSC CET Phase-II For Group C Posts |
| Post Name | Various Group C |
| Advt No. | 02/2026 |
| Registration Dates | 2nd to 15th February 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Post Wise |
| Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026) | 18-42 Years |
| Application Fee | No |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting (CET Score) CET Mains Exam Skill Test (as per post) DV & Medical |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Official Website | https://www.hssc.gov.in/ or https://adv022026.hryssc.com |
HSSC Group C Mains Exam Notification 2026- Important Dates
The online registration schedule for the HSSC Group C Mains Exam has been released at https://hssc.gov.in/ along with a detailed notification pdf. Candidates can start filling out their application from 2nd February 2026 onwards, and the application link will remain active till 15th February 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 9th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 2nd February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15th February 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Haryana CET Phase II Exam Date | To be notified |
HSSC Group C Mains Vacancy 2026
There are a total of 3112 vacancies has been released for various Group C posts, namely Forester, Draftsman, Fitter, Auto/ Diesel Mechanic, etc., under the Haryana HSSC Group C Exam. The post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is mentioned in the notification PDF.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Group C | 3112 |
HSSC Group C Mains Vacancy 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific Haryana Group C Eligibility Criteria, including nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. Candidates must verify all details in the HSSC CET Phase-II Notification 2026 to avoid disqualification during the selection process.
Educational Qualification
As per the educational qualification criteria for HSSC Group C Vacancy 2026, the candidates applying for the exam must have the required educational qualification as per the posts and have Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric or Higher Education.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Forester | Candidates must have passed Intermediate in Arts/Science or 10+2 in Science Group/Art/ Commerce or its equivalent from a recognised Board/ University, provided they have passed matriculation or its equivalent examination with Science/ General Science as one of the subjects. |
| Draftsman (civil) | Must have passed Matric/10+2 from any recognised Institution or its equivalent (AND) Diploma in Draftsmanship (civil) from any recognised Institution |
| Assistant Draftsman (Civil) | Matriculation or its equivalent (AND) 3 years Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or 2 years certificate in Draftsmanship (Civil) |
| Tracer | Matric with Drawing, 10+2 or its equivalent, (AND) Experience in tracing will be preferred. |
| Operator | Matric with ITI Certificate in Mechanical Trade along with 5 Years experience in the relevant field (AND) 6 Months Certificate of Computer Applications. |
| Mechanic | Matric with Hindi with ITI Certificate in Motor Mechanic trade with 2 years experience in repair and maintenance or calibrating mechanic in an automobile workshop |
| Plant Attendant (Fitter) | Matric with two years ITI course in Fitter as a minimum qualification |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector |
Matriculation from a recognised Board, (AND) a diploma in Automobile Engineering (three-year course); or a diploma in Mechanical Engineering (three-year course) from a recognised institution; (AND) holding a driving licence authorising to drive motor cycle with gear and light motor vehicles |
| Assistant Draftsman (Civil) |
Passed a recognised certificate course in Civil Draftsman conducted by the State Industrial Training and Vocational Department, Haryana or any other recognised Institute by the Haryana Government. |
Note: Candidates can check educational qualifications for the remaining posts by referring to the detailed HSSC CET Phase-II Notification PDF.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
To be eligible to appear for the HSSC Group C Mains Exam, candidates’ age should be between 18 and 42 years. Age relaxation for DSC/OSC/BC-A/BC-B/PWD/ESM etc., resident of Haryana as per instructions of Haryana Govt.
- Minimum Age – 18 years
- Maximum Age – 42 years
| Categories | Upper Age Relaxation |
| SC | 5 years |
| BC | 5 years |
| Group C posts of Police Personnel | 5 years |
| Wives of military personnel who are disabled while in military service | 5 years |
| Widowed or legally divorced women | 5 years |
| Judicially separated women residing separately for more than two years from the date as prescribed for the purpose of age for applicants of other categories. | 5 years |
| Unmarried Women | 5 years |
| Persons who have already worked or presently working on adhoc/contract/work-charged/ daily wages basis in any Department/ Board/Corporation of Haryana Government including Government-aided institutions under Haryana Government. | 10 years |
HSSC Group C Mains Application Form 2026
As mentioned in the Haryana Haryana CET Group C Notification 2026 PDF, the online application portal for accepting the application form will begin on 2nd February 2026. Interested candidates holding the required eligibility can fill out their registration form through the official website of https://www.hssc.gov.in/ or https://adv022026.hryssc.com.
Note: Candidates who applied earlier for Advertisement Nos. 04/2024, 08/2024, 09/2024, and 11/2024 are required to submit fresh applications under the Advertisement No. 02/2026, as applications submitted earlier shall not be treated as valid or carried forward.
Steps to Fill HSSC CET Application Form 2026
The step-by-step procedure to apply for the Haryana Group C Exam 2026 is given below. By following these steps, candidates will be easily able to fill out the application form.
- Start by opening the official website of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission on your device i.e. https://www.hssc.gov.in/ or https://adv022026.hryssc.com
- The homepage of the HSSC website is displayed on the screen. Here, click on the “New Candidate” button.
- Now, read out all the instructions and then click on the “Proceed Button” after ticking the box.
- On the next page, enter your CTET Registration Number, and then tap on “Check Registration Details.
- You are redirected to the login page. Here, enter your login ID and password generated at the time of the Common Eligibility Test.
- Enter all the details in the HSSC CET Phase II Application Form 2026 and fill it out completely.
- Now upload the necessary documents and preview the application form.
- After verifying all the details, submit the online form.
Haryana HSSC CET Group C Notification 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the HSSC Group C Mains Exam candidates involves the written exam followed by a skill test.
- Shortlisting (CET Score)
- CET Mains Exam
- Skill Test (as per post)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination
HSSC CET Phase II Exam Pattern 2026
Understanding the exam pattern is important for candidates to plan their preparation effectively. Here’s a detailed overview of the HSSC Group C Mains Exam Pattern 2026.
| Particulars | Deatils |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Time Duration | 1 Hour 45 minutes |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General Category – 50% Reserved Category – 40% |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Language of Exam | English and Hindi |
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