Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for direct recruitment to various Group C posts under different departments, boards, corporations, and organizations in Haryana. This recruitment is under CET Phase-II for candidates who have qualified CET (Advt. No. 01/2025 Group-C). The posts include MPHW (F), Staff Nurse, Radiographer, Junior Engineer (Civil/Horticulture), Forest Guard, Technician, Legal Assistant, and many others in Health, ESI, DMER, Forest, HPGCL, HSIIDC, Police Housing, Town & Country Planning, and more departments.
Key Highlights of HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026:
- Total vacancies: Approximately 4000+ (exact category-wise breakup in Appendix-A of notification; major in Health & Medical Education).
- No application fee for any category.
- Only CET-qualified candidates (Advt. No. 01/2025) can apply.
- Age: 18-42 years (relaxation as per Haryana Govt rules).
- Hindi/Sanskrit in Matric or higher is mandatory for all posts.
- Selection through skill/written exam (OMR-based, 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 105 minutes).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (General), 40% (Reserved categories).
- Negative marking: -1 for unattempted questions (must fill 5th bubble if not attempting).
- Online applications only via https://adv042026.hryssc.com from 09.02.2026 to 23.02.2026 (11:59 PM).
- No offline applications or email submissions accepted.
This is a golden opportunity for CET-qualified candidates in Haryana to secure government jobs in health, engineering, forest, and other sectors with no fee barrier.
How to Apply for Haryana HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online for HSSC Advt. No. 04/2026 Group C posts:
- Visit the official portal: https://adv042026.hryssc.com
- Log in using your CET Registration Number and password (from Advt. No. 01/2025).
- Fill the online application form carefully with all required details.
- Upload mandatory scanned documents (as per your category – see below).
- Preview the application and ensure all information is correct.
- Submit the form before 23 February 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep uploaded documents ready for future scrutiny.
- No fee is required to be paid.
Important: Upload only required documents; incomplete applications will be rejected. Check the website regularly for admit card, exam date, and updates.
Important Dates for HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026
- Advertisement Publication Date: 06 February 2026
- Opening Date for Online Applications: 09 February 2026
- Closing Date for Online Applications: 23 February 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for BCA/BCB/EWS Certificate Issuance: On or after 01.04.2025 and before closing date
- Last Date for DSC/OSC Certificate Issuance: On or after 13.11.2024 and before closing date
- Last Date for ESM Family Eligibility Certificate: Issued/Renewed on or after 10.02.2025 and before closing date
- Admit Card Download: Will be communicated separately
- Examination Date: Will be communicated separately
Application Fee Details for HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026
- No application fee is required to be deposited by any candidate for applying against any post(s) in Advt. No. 04/2026.
- Application is completely free for all categories (General, Reserved, ESM, PwBD, etc.).
Selection Process for HSSC Group C Various Posts Recruitment 2026
- Only CET-qualified candidates (Advt. No. 01/2025 Group-C) can apply.
- Shortlisting for skill and/or written examination: Up to 10 times the number of vacancies (based on CET marks).
- Written/Skill Examination: OMR-based, 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 105 minutes duration.
- Qualifying marks: 50% (General), 40% (Reserved categories).
- Negative marking: -1 mark for each unattempted question.
- Merit list preparation: Based on marks in written/skill exam + any additional scores (e.g., NCC for certain posts).
- Document scrutiny: Only uploaded documents considered; physical verification later.
- Final selection: Merit-cum-preference (post/Department options given during application).
- Tie cases: Older age first; if same age, higher CET Phase-I marks.
- Reservation benefits: Only for Haryana bonafide residents with valid certificates.
Age Limit for HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years (as on closing date of application)
- Age Relaxation: As per Haryana Government instructions (Appendix-L of notification):
- SC/BC/EWS/PwBD: Relaxation as per rules.
- ESM: As per latest instructions.
- Haryana Govt employees (adhoc/contract): Age relaxation for experience.
Exact relaxation details available in notification; certificates must be valid.
Eligibility Criteria for Haryana HSSC Group C Various Posts 2026
- Must have qualified CET (Advt. No. 01/2025 Group-C).
- Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric or higher mandatory for all posts.
- Educational Qualification: Varies by post (detailed in Appendix-A):
- MPHW (F/M): 10+2 + ANM/MPHW Training.
- Staff Nurse/Sister Tutor: B.Sc Nursing / GNM + Registration.
- Radiographer: Diploma/B.Sc in Radiography.
- Junior Engineer (Civil/Horticulture): Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering/Horticulture.
- Forest Guard: 10+2 + Physical Standards.
- Other posts: Relevant diploma/degree/experience as specified.
- Experience: Required for some posts (certificate format in Annexure-I/II).
- Domicile: Benefit of reservation only for Haryana bonafide residents.
- Category Certificates: Must be valid and issued within specified dates (DSC/OSC after 13.11.2024, BCA/BCB/EWS after 01.04.2025, ESM family after 10.02.2025).
- PwBD: As per RPwD Act 2016; scribe/compensation time provisions apply.
Salary for HSSC Group C Posts Recruitment 2026
- Pay Scale: As per Haryana Pay Matrix (FPL levels mentioned in Appendix-A):
- FPL-6: Level-6 (approx. ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 initial).
- FPL-7: Level-7 (approx. ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400).
- FPL-3/4: Lower levels for some posts (approx. ₹19,900 – ₹63,200).
Additional benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Leave, Pension (as per rules).
Exact pay matrix and allowances as per Haryana Govt notifications.
FAQs – Haryana HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026
Q1. Is there any application fee for HSSC Advt. 04/2026?
A: No application fee for any category.
Q2. Who can apply for HSSC Group C posts 2026?
A: Only candidates qualified in CET Advt. No. 01/2025 Group-C.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
A: 23 February 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q4. Is Hindi/Sanskrit required?
A: Yes, Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric or higher mandatory for all posts.
Q5. What is the selection process?
A: Skill/Written exam (OMR-based) + document verification; merit-based.
Q6. Where to apply?
A: Only online at https://adv042026.hryssc.com.
Q7. Are there reservations for ESM/PwBD?
A: Yes, as per Haryana Govt rules; valid certificates required.
For latest updates, admit card, exam date, syllabus, and full notification PDF, visit official website www.hssc.gov.in or https://adv042026.hryssc.com regularly. Apply early and prepare well – this is a major Group C recruitment drive in Haryana!