HSSC CET Exam: Eligibility and Overview

• The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) conducts the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group C and D posts.

CET Overview

• CET is a screening test for recruitment to Group C and D posts in the Haryana government.
• CET scores are valid for three years from the declaration date.
• There is no limit to the number of attempts to improve scores.
• After qualifying CET, candidates must appear for a separate HSSC-conducted exam for specific posts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality requires candidates to be citizens of India.
• Age Limit: Generally, the age limit is 18-42 years; age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government rules.
• For Group C posts, a bachelor's degree is generally required, with specific posts potentially needing specific qualifications.
• For Group D posts, a 10th pass is generally the minimum qualification, though some posts may require a 12th pass or an ITI diploma.

Exam Pattern

• CET is an objective-type exam with multiple-choice questions (MCQ).
• The test is typically conducted for 100 marks.
• Sections include:
  • General Awareness: Covers current affairs, history, geography, polity, economics, and general science.
  • Reasoning: Includes logical and analytical reasoning questions.
  • Mathematics: Covers basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
  • Science: Includes questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • English: Tests basic English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and usage.
  • Hindi: Tests basic Hindi grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and usage.
  • Computer Knowledge: Covers basic computer operations, MS Office, and internet usage.
  • Haryana GK: Includes questions about the history, geography, culture, economy, and current affairs of Haryana.
• There might be negative marking for incorrect answers.

Syllabus

• General Awareness includes:
  • Current Affairs: Focus on national and international events, sports, awards, and important dates.
  • History: Indian history, with a focus on Haryana's history.
  • Geography: Indian and world geography, emphasizing Haryana's geographical features.
  • Polity: Indian constitution, political system, and governance.
  • Economics: Basic economic concepts and the economy of Haryana.
  • General Science: Basic scientific principles and everyday science.
• Reasoning:
  • Analogies
  • Classification
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Series
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Mathematics:
  • Arithmetic: Number system, HCF, LCM, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, simple and compound interest, profit and loss.
  • Algebra: Basic algebraic identities, linear equations.
  • Geometry: Basic geometrical concepts, lines, angles, triangles, circles
• Science:
  • Physics: Units and measurements, motion, gravitation, light, electricity.
  • Chemistry: Matter, chemical reactions, acids, bases, salts, metals, and non-metals.
  • Biology: Cell, tissues, organs, human body, plant kingdom, animal kingdom.
• English:
  • Grammar: Tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, voice, narration.
  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases.
  • Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages.
• Hindi:
  • Grammar: Vowels, consonants, parts of speech, sentence formation.
  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms.
  • Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages.
• Computer Knowledge:
  • Basic Computer Operations: Input/output devices, memory, CPU.
  • MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Internet: Basic internet concepts, web browsing, email.
• Haryana GK:
  • History of Haryana: Ancient, medieval, and modern history.
  • Geography of Haryana: Rivers, mountains, climate, soil.
  • Culture of Haryana: Fairs, festivals, dances, music, art and craft.
  • Economy of Haryana: Agriculture, industry, infrastructure.
  • Current Affairs of Haryana: Recent government schemes, policies, and events.

Preparation Strategy

• Understand the Syllabus: Thoroughly review the syllabus and exam pattern.
• Study Material: Refer to standard textbooks, HSSC previous year papers and online resources.
• Practice: Solve mock tests and previous year question papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and difficulty level.
• Time Management: Practice solving questions within the stipulated time to improve speed and accuracy.
• Focus on Haryana GK: Give special attention to Haryana-related topics.
• Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with current affairs, especially those related to Haryana.
• Revision: Regularly revise all the topics.

Overview of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission's (HSSC) Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group C and D jobs. Includes eligibility criteria such as nationality, age restrictions, and educational requirements. The CET score is valid for three years.