HSSC CET 01/2026 Haryana Police Constable eligibility

HSSC CET 01/2026 Haryana Police Constable eligibility

The candidates must check the eligibility criteria to apply for the jobs. To update you the registration for this post is extended till 31 January which was 25 January 2026

The Haryana Police Constable Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 01/2026) is currently active through the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) for 5500 Constable (General Duty) posts (including Male GD, Female GD, and possibly GRP-related). This recruitment requires a qualification in the HSSC CET (Common Eligibility Test) for Group C as a mandatory criterion.

 The last date has been extended to January 31, 2026 (11:59 PM) following a one-time age relaxation and deadline extension announced recently (around January 22–23, 2026).

Apply only via the official portal: https://hssc.gov.in/ or the specific link https://adv012026.hryssc.com/ (as mentioned in recent notices). No application fee is charged for this recruitment.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria (Advt. No. 01/2026)

HSSC CET 01/2026 eligibility 10+2 CET marks required

1. Educational Qualification

• Passed 10+2 (Intermediate / Class 12) examination from a recognized Board / University in India.
• Hindi / Sanskrit must have been studied as a compulsory / elective subject up to Matric (Class 10) level OR at the higher level (e.g., in 10+2 or graduation).
• Mandatory Requirement: Must have qualified the HSSC CET Group C (conducted earlier for Group C posts) with the minimum qualifying marks:
  • General Category: 50% marks in CET.
  • Reserved Categories (SC / BC / EWS): 40% marks (relaxation as per rules).
• No specific percentage is required in 10+2 beyond passing the exam, but CET qualification is compulsory for eligibility to apply.

2. HSSC Advt 01/2026 Constable age limit (as on January 1, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years.
• Maximum Age: Originally 25 years, but extended with one-time age relaxation to 28 years (as per the latest public notice on hssc.gov.in).
• Age Relaxation (additional, as per Haryana Govt rules):
  • SC / Backward Class (BC-A / BC-B): Up to 5 years (or more if combined with one-time relaxation).
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per service rules (usually service period + 3 years).
  • Widows / Legal Divorcees / Wives of deceased/disabled personnel: Special relaxation.
  • PwD (Persons with Disabilities): Additional relaxation as per norms.
• Age is calculated strictly as per the notification cutoff (January 1, 2026); the one-time relaxation applies to this advertisement.

3. Physical Measurement Standards (PST – Required at Physical Test Stage)

• Height:
  • Male: Minimum 170 cm (relaxable by 2–5 cm for reserved categories as per rules).
  • Female: Minimum 158 cm (relaxable similarly).
• Chest (Male only): Unexpanded 83 cm (with minimum 5 cm expansion).
• Candidates must be free from physical deformities and in good mental/physical health.

4. Nationality / Domicile

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Haryana domicile/residency is preferred for claiming reservations and local quotas (proof via certificates may be required during verification).

5. Other Essential Requirements

• Good character and no criminal record (police verification / character certificate needed later).
• Must meet medical fitness standards (conducted after PST/PET).
• Reservation Categories (as per Haryana Govt norms): SC (20%), BC-A/BC-B, EWS (10%), PwD (horizontal), ESM (Ex-Servicemen), etc.
• For Female candidates: Similar educational and CET criteria, with relaxed physical standards.

Selection Process Overview

1. CET Group C Qualification (already mandatory to apply).
2. Document Verification / Scrutiny (based on application).
3. Physical Measurement Test (PST).
4. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – e.g., running, high jump, etc.
5. Knowledge Test / Written Exam (if applicable in this phase).
6. Medical Examination & Final Merit List.

Application Status (as of late January 2026): Open until January 31, 2026. Apply early via the official HSSC portal. Download the full notification PDF from hssc.gov.in (under “Advertisements” or “Public Notices”) for the complete details, including scanned document requirements (e.g., CET scorecard, 10+2 certificates, photo/signature specs) and any further updates.

FAQs

Related:

MH CET Law 2026 Application form,eligibility and qualifying marks JK CET 2026 exam date,eligibility criteria and cut off JK BOPEE Diploma Admission Seats, Eligibility, Seats and Selection TG EAPCET 2026 Exam Dates out, eligibility, complete details UPSC ESE 2026 application form, eligibility and must know rules GUBDCET 2026 Application form, Eligibility, Syllabus and Qualifying Marks