March 26, 20267 min read

Haryana Government Jobs 2026: HSSC, HPSC, Haryana Police — CET, Group D and Teaching Vacancies

Complete guide to Haryana government jobs in 2026. Covers HSSC CET system, HPSC HCS exam, Haryana Police, HTET teacher eligibility, Group D posts, eligibility, and salary details.

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Haryana has one of the most unique government recruitment systems in India — the CET (Common Eligibility Test) model. Instead of separate exams for each post, HSSC conducts a common test at different education levels, and your CET score serves as the first screening for multiple posts. Between HSSC for subordinate services and HPSC for state civil services, Haryana offers strong opportunities with good salaries relative to the state's cost of living.

Major Recruiting Bodies in Haryana

Body	Full Name	Posts Covered
HSSC	Haryana Staff Selection Commission	CET-based Group C/D posts — Clerk, Patwari, Canal Patwari, Group D
HPSC	Haryana Public Service Commission	HCS (Haryana Civil Service), HPS, Dental Surgeon, Veterinary Surgeon
Haryana Police	Haryana Police Recruitment Board	Constable, SI, Head Constable
HBSE/HTET	Haryana Board / Teacher Eligibility Test	Primary Teacher (JBT), C&V Teacher (TGT equivalent)

The CET System — How Haryana Recruitment Works

Haryana introduced the CET (Common Eligibility Test) system through HSSC, which fundamentally changed how state recruitment works. Here's how it operates:

Three Levels of CET

CET Level	Education Requirement	Posts It Covers
CET (10th Level)	10th pass	Group D (Peon, Beldar, Helper), Mali
CET (12th Level)	12th pass	Clerk, Patwari, Canal Patwari, Steno
CET (Graduation Level)	Graduation	Junior Engineer, Accountant, Excise Inspector

How CET Works

Step 1: Appear in the CET at your education level. This is a screening test.
Step 2: If you score above the cutoff, you become eligible for specific post vacancies.
Step 3: When HSSC releases vacancies for specific posts, CET-qualified candidates apply.
Step 4: A post-specific exam (if applicable) or direct merit from CET score determines selection.

CET scores are valid for 3 years — so you don't need to retake the screening test for every post notification.

CET Exam Pattern

Section	Marks
General Awareness	25
Reasoning	25
Mathematics	25
English	25
Hindi	25
Haryana GK	25
Computer Knowledge	25
Concerned Subject (post-specific, if applicable)	25
Total	200

Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours. MCQ-based. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.

HPSC — Haryana Public Service Commission

HPSC conducts the HCS (Haryana Civil Service) exam, the state's premier administrative recruitment.

HCS Posts

Post	Service	Pay Level
SDO / SDM	Haryana Civil Service (Executive)	Level 10 (₹56,100 basic)
DSP	Haryana Police Service	Level 10
Tehsildar	Revenue Service	Level 9 (₹53,100 basic)
ETO	Excise and Taxation Officer	Level 8
District Food and Supply Controller	Food Supply Service	Level 9

HCS Exam Pattern

Prelims:

Paper I: General Studies — 100 MCQ, 200 marks
Paper II: CSAT — 100 MCQ, 200 marks (qualifying)
Duration: 2 hours each

Mains:

Paper	Marks
English	100 (qualifying)
Hindi	100 (qualifying)
General Studies I	300
General Studies II	300
General Studies III	300
General Studies IV (Ethics)	200

Interview: 100 marks. Total merit from Mains + Interview.

HCS Eligibility

Age: 21 to 42 years (General). Relaxation for reserved categories as per Haryana rules.
Education: Graduation
Domicile: Haryana domicile is mandatory for HCS

HSSC Key Posts — Salary and Details

Post	Eligibility	Pay Level	Gross In-Hand (approx)
Clerk	12th pass + CET (12th)	Level 2 (₹19,900 basic)	₹20,000–₹25,000
Patwari	12th pass + CET (12th)	Level 5 (₹29,200 basic)	₹27,000–₹32,000
Canal Patwari	12th pass + CET (12th)	Level 4	₹24,000–₹28,000
Group D (Peon, Beldar)	10th pass + CET (10th)	Level 1 (₹18,000 basic)	₹16,000–₹20,000
Junior Engineer	Diploma/B.Tech + CET (Grad)	Level 6 (₹35,400 basic)	₹35,000–₹42,000
Excise Inspector	Graduation + CET (Grad)	Level 6	₹35,000–₹42,000

Haryana Police Recruitment

Post	Eligibility	Pay Level	Typical Vacancies
Police Constable (Male)	12th pass + physical	Level 3 (₹21,700 basic)	3,000–7,000
Police Constable (Female)	12th pass + physical	Level 3	1,000–3,000
Sub-Inspector (SI)	Graduation + physical	Level 6 (₹35,400 basic)	500–1,500
Head Constable	12th pass + physical	Level 4	500–1,000

Physical Standards

Haryana has strict physical standards for police recruitment:

Parameter	Male (General)	Female (General)
Height	170 cm	158 cm
Chest (Male only)	83/87 cm	N/A
1600m Run (Male) / 800m Run (Female)	6 min 30 sec	4 min

Haryana's physical standards are among the strictest in India — the height requirement of 170cm for males is higher than most states.

HTET — Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test

HTET is conducted by the Haryana Board of School Education:

Level	For Teaching	Qualification
Level I	Primary (JBT) Class 1–5	12th (50%) + JBT/D.El.Ed
Level II	TGT (C&V) Class 6–8	Graduation + B.Ed
Level III	PGT Class 9–12	Post-graduation + B.Ed

After clearing HTET, candidates are placed on a merit list for government school postings.

Post	Pay Level	Gross In-Hand (approx)
JBT Teacher	Level 5–6	₹28,000–₹35,000
TGT (C&V Teacher)	Level 7	₹42,000–₹50,000
PGT (Lecturer)	Level 8	₹48,000–₹58,000

Domicile and Residency Requirements

Haryana has a strict domicile requirement for most government jobs. You need:

Haryana domicile certificate (bonafide resident of Haryana)
For reservation benefits: specific district/block residency proof
For sports quota: representation of Haryana in state/national events

This is stricter than many other states — non-Haryana candidates generally cannot apply for HSSC or HPSC posts.

Track all Haryana government job notifications at SarkariNaukriHub. Official sites: hssc.gov.in and hpsc.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the CET system benefit candidates? The CET system means you take one screening test and your score is valid for 3 years. Instead of preparing for separate exams for Clerk, Patwari, and Canal Patwari, you clear one CET (12th level) and become eligible for all three. It reduces exam fatigue and coaching costs. Is Haryana domicile mandatory for all state government jobs? Yes, for the vast majority of HSSC and HPSC posts, Haryana domicile is mandatory. This is one of the strictest domicile requirements among Indian states. Very few posts (if any) are open to non-Haryana residents. What happens if my CET score expires? CET scores are valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration. After expiry, you need to reappear in the CET. However, there's no limit on how many times you can take the CET within your age eligibility. Can women apply for Haryana Police Constable? Yes, Haryana Police has separate female constable recruitment with different physical standards (158cm height, 800m run in 4 minutes). The written exam and selection process are the same.