HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification out; Apply Online, Age Limit, Qualification & Selection Process APPLY FROM 24 Jun 2026

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The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has issued a recruitment notification for 1,238 posts. The vacancies cover various positions, including Prison Assistant Superintendent (Male & Female), Prison Warder (Male & Female), and other Group-C roles.

This recruitment is primarily intended for residents of Haryana, as the job location is within the state. Candidates should verify the details on the official website and in the official notification (Advt. No. 06/2026). Online applications open on June 24, 2026, and the deadline to apply is June 30, 2026 (until 12:00 PM).

Since only six days are being provided for the application process, interested candidates should apply as soon as possible to avoid any last-minute issues, such as document corrections.

Regarding educational qualifications, the requirements vary depending on the specific post; detailed information on these requirements is provided below.

HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 – overview
Advertisement Number; Advt. No. 06/2026
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Organization Name Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
Recruitment Name CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts Recruitment 2026
CEN Number Advt. No. 06/2026
Post Name Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Male & Female), Prison Warder (Male & Female) and other Group-C posts covered under the advertisement
Total Vacancies 1,238 Posts*
Application Mode Online
Job Location Haryana
Official Website  HSSC Official Website

HSSC Group C Notification 2026
Notification Name HSSC CET Phase-II for Group-C Posts Recruitment 2026
Advertisement Number Advt. No. 06/2026
Notification Type Recruitment Notification (Direct Recruitment through CET Phase-I Qualified Candidates for Group-C Posts)

Important Dates 2026

  • Notification Release Date: 22 June 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 24 June 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 30 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Application Correction Window: 01 July 2026
  • Application Correction Last Date: 02 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • BCA/BCB Certificate Validity: Issued on or after 01 April 2026 and on or before the closing date
  • EWS Certificate Validity: Issued on or after 01 April 2026 and on or before the closing date
  • DSC/OSC Certificate Validity: Issued after 13 November 2024 and on or before the closing date
  • ESM Family Member Eligibility Certificate: Issued/Renewed on or after 25 June 2025 and on or before the closing date
  • Admit Card Release Date: To be announced separately
  • Examination Date: To be announced separately

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Age Limit 

  • Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Male): 21 to 27 Years
  • Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Female): 21 to 27 Years
  • Prison Warder (Male): 18 to 25 Years
  • Prison Warder (Female): 18 to 25 Years
  • Age Calculation Cut-Off Date: As on the closing date of application submission.
  • Upper Age Relaxation: 5 years for DSC, OSC, BCA, BCB, and EWS categories as per Haryana Government rules.
  • Additional Age Relaxation: Applicable to other reserved categories as per Haryana Government instructions

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Education Qualification

Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Male)

  • Graduation from a recognized university or equivalent.
  • Hindi or Sanskrit must have been studied in Matriculation or Higher Education.
  • Candidates must also qualify the prescribed Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST).

Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Female)

  • Graduation from a recognized university or equivalent.
  • Hindi or Sanskrit must have been studied in Matriculation or Higher Education.
  • Candidates must also qualify the prescribed Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST).

Prison Warder (Male)

  • 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized Board/Institution.
  • Hindi or Sanskrit must have been studied in Matriculation or Higher Education.
  • Candidates must also qualify the prescribed Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST).

Prison Warder (Female)

  • 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent from a recognized Board/Institution.
  • Hindi or Sanskrit must have been studied in Matriculation or Higher Education.
  • Candidates must also qualify the prescribed Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST).

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Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS Candidates No Fee
SC / ST Applicants No Fee
PwBD Candidates No Fee
Female Candidates (All Categories) No Fee
Form Correction Fee No Fee
Fee Payment Methods n/a

HSSC Group C Vacancy 2026 Details
Post Name Total Vacancies
Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Male) 30
Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Female) 3
Prison Warder (Female) 112
Prison Warder (Male) 1,093
All Posts 1,238

Category Wise Vacancy
Category Vacancies
General (Gen) 147
Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) 130
Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) 107
Backward Class-A (BCA) 107
Backward Class-B (BCB) 27
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 288
ESM (General) 209
ESM-DSC 33
ESM-OSC 32
ESM-BCA 66
ESM-BCB 92
Total Vacancies 1,238
Source: Vacancy data calculated from all posts listed in Appendix-A of Advertisement No. 06/2026.

Selection Process 2026

  • Qualify CET Phase-I (Group C) with the required minimum marks.
  • Submit Online Application for the advertised Group-C posts.
  • Shortlisting of Candidates based on CET scores as per HSSC rules.
  • Written Examination / Skill Test (as applicable for the post).
  • Merit List Preparation based on marks obtained in the Written Examination / Skill Test.
  • Document Scrutiny and Verification of uploaded certificates and eligibility documents.
  • Final Selection and Recommendation by HSSC.
  • Appointment by the Concerned Department after verification of documents and eligibility conditions.

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

  • General Category: 50%
  • Reserved Categories (Vertical & Horizontal): 40%

HSSC Group C Salary 2026

  • Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Male): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month (FPL-6)
  • Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail (Female): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month (FPL-6)
  • Prison Warder (Male): ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month (FPL-2)
  • Prison Warder (Female): ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month (FPL-2)
  • Expected In-Hand Salary for Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail: ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 per month
  • Expected In-Hand Salary for Prison Warder: ₹28,000 – ₹35,000 per month
  • Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Haryana Government rules
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) as applicable
  • Medical and Health Benefits
  • National Pension System (NPS) Benefits
  • Paid Leave and Other Government Employee Benefits
  • Annual Increment and Promotion Opportunities

Note: The notification mentions FPL-6 and FPL-2 pay levels. Salary figures are approximate estimates based on the Haryana Government pay matrix

HSSC Group C Exam Pattern 2026
Particular Details
Exam Mode Offline / OMR Based
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions 100
Total Marks 100 Marks
Duration 1 Hour 45 Minutes (105 Minutes)
Negative Marking No Negative Marking
Minimum Qualifying Marks (General) 50%
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Reserved Categories) 40%
Languages English & Hindi (where applicable)

Subject-wise Weightage
Subject Weightage
General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, History, Current Affairs, Geography, Civics, Environment, Culture, etc. 20%
Computer Knowledge (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail, Web Browsing, etc.) 20%
Subject Related Syllabus 20%

HSSC Group C Syllabus 2026

  • General Awareness
  • Current Affairs
  • General Science
  • Mathematics
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Indian History
  • Haryana History
  • Geography
  • Civics
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Indian Constitution (Basic Concepts)
  • Fundamental Rights and Duties
  • Traffic Rules and Traffic Signs
  • First Aid and Safety Precautions
  • Haryana Government Welfare Schemes
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Internet and Web Browsing
  • E-mail and Online Communication
  • Data Uploading and Downloading
  • English Language
  • Hindi Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Economics Basics
  • Haryana Economy
  • Agriculture and Rural Development
  • MSME and Industrial Development
  • Rural Marketing
  • Fundamentals of Insurance
  • Environmental Studies
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Pollution and Waste Management
  • Disaster Management
  • Natural and Man-Made Disasters
  • Subject-Specific Topics Related to the Applied Post

Previous Year Cut Off (HSSC CET Group C 2023)
Category Previous Year Cut Off
General (UR) 56.55 – 75.08
SC 48.75 – 65.88
BCA 53.63 – 54.60
BCB 50.28 – 68.25
EWS 72.15
ESM (BCA) 54.60
Note: HSSC Group C cut-off varies by post and category. The above figures are taken from selected posts in the 2023 recruitment cycle and should be used only as a reference for the 2026 recruitment.

HSSC Group C Cut Off 2026
Category Expected Cut Off 2026
General (UR) 72 – 78 Marks
EWS 68 – 74 Marks
BCA / OBC 65 – 72 Marks
SC / DSC / OSC 58 – 65 Marks
ESM 52 – 60 Marks
Note: These are unofficial expected cut-off ranges based on previous HSSC Group C recruitment trends and recent analyses. The official cut-off for Advt. No. 06/2026 will be released by HSSC after the examination.

HSSC Group C Medical Standards

  • Candidate must be physically fit and medically healthy.
  • Candidates qualifying the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) must also qualify the Physical Screening Test (PST).
  • Male candidates must meet the prescribed height and chest standards.
  • Female candidates must meet the prescribed height standards.
  • Candidates should have the physical endurance required for the running test.
  • Any serious medical condition that affects duty performance may lead to disqualification.
  • Medical fitness will be verified by the competent authority before final appointment.
  • Candidates must be capable of performing prison and security-related duties efficiently.
  • Final appointment is subject to successful medical examination and document verification.
  • The Commission specifies that physical fitness and endurance are mandatory for these posts.

Note: The Advertisement No. 06/2026 does not provide a separate detailed medical standards section (eyesight, hearing, etc.) in the main notification. It primarily mentions physical fitness, height/chest requirements, and endurance tests.

How to Apply Online for HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official application portal and open the online application form.
  • Read the advertisement, instructions, and eligibility conditions carefully before applying.
  • Log in using your CET Registration Number and required credentials.
  • Fill in all personal, educational, and category-related details correctly.
  • Select your preferred post(s) and department(s) carefully, as preferences cannot be changed later.
  • Upload scanned copies of required documents, photograph, signature, and certificates.
  • Ensure all documents are clear and uploaded at the correct place in the application form.
  • Verify all information before final submission of the application form.
  • Submit the online application form before the last date (30 June 2026).
  • Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.
  • Keep a copy of all uploaded documents and application details safely for document verification.
  • No offline application form will be accepted by HSSC.
  • After final submission, no modification or correction will be allowed except during the notified correction window

Documents Required for HSSC Group C Form 2026

  • CET Phase-I Registration Number and Login Details
  • Recent Passport-Size Photograph
  • Scanned Signature
  • Aadhaar Card or Any Valid Photo ID Proof
  • Matriculation (10th) Certificate for Date of Birth Verification
  • 10+2 (Intermediate) Marksheet and Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheet and Degree Certificate (for Assistant Superintendent posts)
  • Haryana Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
  • Category Certificate (DSC / OSC / BCA / BCB, if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate (for EWS candidates)
  • Ex-Serviceman (ESM) Certificate (if applicable)
  • ESM Dependent Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Sports Certificate (if applicable)
  • Experience Certificate (if claimed)
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Government Employees (if applicable)
  • Family Identification (Parivar Pehchan Patra – PPP) Details, if required
  • Mobile Number and Active Email ID
  • Scanned Copies of All Supporting Certificates and Documents
  • Any Other Document Required as per the Advertisement and Candidate’s Category

Note: All uploaded documents must be valid, legible, and in the prescribed format. Original documents will be verified during the document scrutiny stage.

HSSC Group C Job Profile

Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail

  • Supervise the overall management and administration of jail barracks.
  • Maintain discipline, security, and order within the prison premises.
  • Monitor the activities of prison inmates and staff.
  • Ensure compliance with prison rules, regulations, and government guidelines.
  • Assist senior jail authorities in prison administration.
  • Maintain records, reports, and official documentation.
  • Handle inmate welfare, rehabilitation, and correctional activities.
  • Coordinate security arrangements during inmate movement and court appearances.
  • Conduct inspections and ensure proper functioning of jail facilities.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the prison department.

Prison Warder

  • Guard and monitor inmates inside the jail premises.
  • Maintain security and prevent unauthorized activities.
  • Escort prisoners during transfers, hospital visits, and court appearances.
  • Conduct regular checks of prison cells and barracks.
  • Ensure discipline and compliance with jail rules among inmates.
  • Assist in prisoner counting and attendance verification.
  • Report security breaches, suspicious activities, or emergencies.
  • Support senior officers in maintaining law and order inside the prison.
  • Participate in security drills and emergency response activities.
  • Perform other duties assigned by prison authorities.

Work Environment

  • Duty may involve shift-based working, including night shifts.
  • Requires physical fitness, alertness, and discipline.
  • Involves working in a secure prison environment.
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle emergency and security-related situations.

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Top 10 FAQs – HSSC CET Phase-II Group C Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for HSSC CET Phase-II Group C Recruitment 2026?
Applicants can submit their online application form until 30 June 2026 (11:59 PM).

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for the HSSC Prison Warder posts?
Candidates who have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) and meet the prescribed age and physical standards can apply.

Q3. What educational qualification is required for Assistant Superintendent Jail posts?
Candidates must possess a Graduation degree from a recognized university along with the required language qualification.

Q4. Is there any application fee for HSSC CET Phase-II Group C Recruitment 2026?
No, no application fee is required from candidates of any category.

Q5. How many vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 06/2026?
A total of 1,238 vacancies have been notified for Prison Assistant Superintendent Jail and Prison Warder posts.

Q6. What is the age limit for Prison Warder and Assistant Superintendent Jail posts?
The age limit is 18–25 years for Prison Warder and 21–27 years for Assistant Superintendent Jail posts.

Q7. Is qualifying CET Phase-I mandatory for this recruitment?
Yes, only candidates who have qualified CET Phase-I (Group C) are eligible to participate in the recruitment process.

Q8. What is the exam pattern for HSSC CET Phase-II Group C 2026?
The examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, with no negative marking.

Q9. What is the expected salary after selection?
Selected candidates may receive approximately ₹28,000–₹55,000 per month, depending on the post, pay level, and allowances.

Q10. What happens after clearing the written examination?
Qualified candidates will be called for document verification, eligibility checks, medical fitness assessment, and final appointment as per HSSC rules.

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