The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for CET Phase-II Group C Posts under Advertisement No. 04/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 4227 vacancies for various technical and non-technical roles including Staff Nurse, Forest Guard, MPHW, Junior Engineer, and more. Only those candidates who have qualified the HSSC CET Phase-I (Advt. No. 01/2025) are eligible to apply for these departmental positions.

Candidates must have qualified the Common Eligibility Test (CET) Phase-I for Group C posts (Advt. No. 01/2025). Additionally, candidates must possess Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Matric (10th) or higher education levels to be eligible for these Haryana Government vacancies.

Physical Test Criteria

For the post of Forest Guard (Category No. 12), candidates must meet specific Physical Measurement (PMT) and Endurance Test (PET) standards. Only candidates meeting these requirements will be considered for final selection in the Forest Department.

The selected candidates for HSSC Group C vacancies will be placed in different Functional Pay Levels (FPL) as per the Haryana 7th Pay Commission. Salaries include Basic Pay plus admissible allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical allowances.

The HSSC selection process for Phase-II is highly transparent. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the CET Phase-I marks for the Mains examination stage.

The Phase-II Written Exam will be conducted offline using OMR sheets. The paper will be bilingual (English and Hindi) and focuses on both general knowledge and post-specific technical subjects.

A total of 4227 vacancies have been distributed across various groups. Below is the department-wise bifurcation for the major recruitment categories.

The Job Profile for Group C employees involves technical and administrative support across various Haryana state departments. Roles like Staff Nurse focus on healthcare delivery, while Forest Guards are responsible for protecting wildlife and forest resources. Junior Engineers manage infrastructure projects like roads and water supply networks. These roles offer significant career growth and stability within the Haryana Government framework.

Eligible candidates can fill the HSSC CET Phase-II Online Form 2026 through the official recruitment portal. Follow the steps below for a successful application.

Who is eligible to apply for HSSC Advt 04/2026?

Only those candidates who have qualified the Haryana CET Phase-I (Advt. No. 01/2025) for Group C posts are eligible to apply for Phase-II.

What is the last date to apply for HSSC Group C Phase 2?

The last date to submit the online application form is 23 February 2026 till 11:59 PM.

What is the application fee for Haryana Group C posts?

There is no application fee (NIL) for any category of candidates in this recruitment cycle.

Are there any physical standards for the Forest Guard post?

Yes, male candidates need a height of 168 cm and must walk 25 km in 4 hours. Female candidates need 155 cm height and must walk 14 km in 4 hours.

What is the selection weightage for socio-economic criteria?

The written examination carries 97.5 marks/weightage, while socio-economic criteria and experience carry a 2.5% (2.5 marks) weightage.

Is there negative marking in the Phase-II exam?

There is no negative marking for incorrect answers, but a 1 mark deduction occurs if the 5th bubble is not filled for an unattempted question.