HSSC Constable (Male, Female & GRP) CET Phase-II Recruitment 2026 | 5500 posts
Published/Updated: 26 March 2026 03:03:29
Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) invites online applications for direct recruitment to 5500 posts in the Police department. This recruitment is specifically for Common Eligibility Test (CET) Group-C qualified candidates under Advertisement No. 01/2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official URL address https://adv012026.hryssc.com. The application window is open from January 11, 2026, to January 25, 2026, until 11:59 PM. Please note that candidates who previously applied against Advt. 14/2024 must submit a fresh application for this advertisement.
Organization: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) | Last Date: 19 March 2026 | Total Vacancies: 5500
Important Dates
| Notification Release |
01 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 11 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31January 2026 |
| Re-Open Start Date |
16 March 2026 |
| Re-Open Last Date |
19 March 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee is required to be deposited by any candidate for applying against any post(s) in this recruitment.
Age Limit As on 01 January 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- maximum Age: 28 Years
- Note: Age Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to various categories as per Haryana Government Instructions No. 22/06/2021-1GS-III, dated 25th March, 2022, which are annexed in Appendix-L of the detailed advertisement.
Eligibilty Criteria
Essential Qualification (For Category No. 1 to 3)
- Candidates must be qualified in the Common Eligibility Test (CET) of Group-C.
- Applicants must have passed 10 + 2 (Intermediate) from a recognized education Board/Institution.
- Candidates must have studied Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric (10th) standard or possess higher education with these languages.
- No extra weightage will be given for any higher education beyond the essential qualification.
Vacancy Details 5500 Posts
| Category No. | Post Name | Total Posts | General | DSC | OSC | BCA | BCB | EWS | ESM-GEN | ESM-DSC | ESM-OSC | ESM-BCA | ESM-BCB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male Constable (GD) | 4500 | 1620 | 405 | 405 | 630 | 360 | 450 | 315 | 45 | 45 | 90 | 135 |
| 2 | Female Constable (GD) | 600 | 216 | 54 | 54 | 84 | 48 | 60 | 42 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 3 | Male Constable (GRP) | 400 | 144 | 36 | 36 | 56 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Grand Total | 5500 Posts | ||||||||||||
Selection Process Permanent
Criteria for Selection & Examination
The recruitment will be conducted strictly in accordance with the CET Policy for Group C, HSSC Rules 2025, and relevant Service Rules applicable to the Haryana State and Haryana Police.
(a) Qualifying Tests:
- The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) will invite an adequate number of candidates based on their merit obtained in the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for subsequent Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST).
- Both PMT and PST shall be of qualifying nature only.
- Candidates equal to ten times the number of advertised posts for each category will be shortlisted for the Knowledge Test after qualifying PMT and PST.
(b) Physical Measurement Test (PMT) - Qualifying:
Candidates must undergo and qualify the PMT as per the standards prescribed in Appendix-B of Haryana Police (Non-Gazetted and Other Ranks) Service Rules, 2017. The minimum standards are:
| Category | Minimum Height | Minimum Chest (for Males) |
|---|---|---|
| Male General Category | 170 Centimeter | 83 Centimeter un-expanded, with an expansion of 04 Centimeter (minimum) onwards. |
| Male Eligible Reserve Categories | 168 Centimeter | 81 Centimeter un-expanded, with an expansion of 04 Centimeter (minimum) onwards. |
| Female General Category | 158 Centimeter | NIL |
| Female Eligible Reserve Categories | 156 Centimeter | NIL |
The PMT is qualifying only. Candidates failing to meet the prescribed standards will be eliminated from further selection.
(c) Physical Screening Test (PST) - Qualifying:
Candidates who qualify the PMT will proceed to the PST to assess their physical fitness and endurance. The standards are:
| Candidate Type | Race Distance | Qualifying Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2.5 Kilometer | 12 Minutes |
| Female | 1.0 Kilometer | 6 Minutes |
| Ex. Serviceman | 1.0 Kilometer | 5 Minutes |
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) or other reliable technology may be used for accuracy. The PST is also qualifying in nature; failure to meet standards will result in elimination.
(d) Knowledge Test (97% weightage):
- Candidates equal to ten times the number of advertised posts (who qualified PMT and PST) will appear for the Knowledge Test.
- The test will comprise objective-type, multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying equal marks.
- The medium of examination will be bilingual (Hindi/English), except for sections testing Hindi/English language knowledge.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- For General Category posts: 50% marks in the Knowledge Test.
- For Reserved Category posts (vertical or horizontal): 40% marks in the Knowledge Test (a 10% concession).
(e) Additional Weightage (maximum 03 marks):
- Candidates possessing NCC (National Cadet Corps) certificates will receive additional marks:
- 'A' level NCC certificate: 01 mark
- 'B' level NCC certificate: 02 marks
- 'C' level NCC certificate: 03 marks
- Note: The NCC certificate must be issued by the Director General, NCC, clearly mentioning the Grade/Level (A, B, or C).
Syllabus
Syllabus for Knowledge Test (97 Marks)
The Knowledge Test paper will include questions from the following subjects and areas:
- General Studies
- General Science
- Current Affairs
- General Reasoning
- Mental Aptitude
- Numerical ability
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Other relevant fields/trade etc.
Specific Weightage:
- At least ten percentage (10%) of the questions will be related to basic knowledge of computer.
- At least twenty percentage (20%) of the questions will be related to basic knowledge about Haryana.
Standard of Questions: The standard of questions will be as expected of an educated person having passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination for the post of Constable.
Pattern of Examination:
- All questions shall be compulsory.
- The question paper will be Bilingual (English & Hindi).
- The examination will be an offline (OMR based) written examination.
- For every question, candidates will be provided four options to choose from. After selecting their preferred option, candidates must fill the corresponding circle in the OMR sheet.
- There shall be no negative marking for a wrong option having been filled.
- If a candidate does not wish to attempt a question, they MUST fill in the fifth circle/bubble in the OMR sheet. Failure to do so shall result in a deduction of 0.97 marks (negative marking for un-attempted questions).
Required Document
- General: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Undertaking
- DSC / OSC: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Resident + Caste Certificate, Undertaking
- BC-A: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Resident + BC-A Certificate, Undertaking
- BC-B: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Resident + BC-B Certificate, Undertaking
- EWS: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Resident + EWS Certificate, Undertaking
- Ex-Serviceman: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Resident + Discharge Certificate, Undertaking
- Disabled ESM Family: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Resident + Disability & Eligibility Proof, Undertaking
- ESM Family: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Resident + Eligibility Certificate, Undertaking
- Freedom Fighter Dependent: Certificates, Photo, Signature, Aadhar, Resident + FF Certificate, Undertaking
Salary Criteria
Pay Scale for Category No. 1 to 3:
The selected candidates for Constable posts will receive a pay scale of Rs. 21700, at Level: -3, Cell-1.
Important Links
Download NotificationFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the total number of vacancies advertised for the Constable posts?
A: A total of 5500 vacancies have been advertised under Advt. No. 01/2026. This includes 4500 Male Constable (General Duty), 600 Female Constable (General Duty), and 400 Male Constable (Government Railway Police).
Q: What is the age limit for applying to these Constable posts?
A: The age limit for all CET Group C qualified candidates is 18-25 years as of January 01, 2026. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for Scheduled Castes, Backward Class, and EWS categories as per government instructions.
Q: Is there any application fee for the HSSC Constable Recruitment 2026?
A: No, there is no application fee required to be deposited by any candidate for applying against any post(s) in this recruitment.
Q: What is the selection process for the Constable posts?
A: The selection process comprises several stages: initial shortlisting based on CET merit, a qualifying Physical Measurement Test (PMT), a qualifying Physical Screening Test (PST), a Knowledge Test (carrying 97% weightage), and additional marks for NCC certificates (up to 3 marks).
Q: What is the last date to apply online for the Constable vacancies?
A: The online application window closes on January 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates are advised to complete their applications well in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.