Official Syllabus - Haryana Staff Selection Commission

Haryana CET Group C Syllabus

Complete breakdown of subjects, topics, and exam pattern for HSSC Group C (CET) recruitment 2026-26

6 Main Subjects
100 Marks
90 Minutes

Exam Pattern & Official Syllabus

Total Questions

100

Total Marks

100

Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

Skip: −1

Detailed Syllabus Breakdown

Complete topic-wise syllabus for Haryana CET Group C examination as per latest HSSC notification

General Awareness

20 Questions + 25 Haryana GK
Indian History & Freedom Struggle
Indian Polity & Constitution
Indian Art, Culture & Heritage
Indian Economy & Budget
Geography (India & World)
Environmental Studies & Ecology
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Current Affairs (National & International)
National/International Organizations
Sports, Awards & Honors
Books & Authors
Important Days & Events

General Reasoning

10 Questions
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Analogies (Semantic & Figural)
Classification (Semantic & Figural)
Series (Number, Figural, Semantic)
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test
Logical Venn Diagrams
Syllogism
Puzzle & Seating Arrangement
Data Sufficiency
Statement & Conclusions
Statement & Assumptions
Input-Output
Paper Folding & Cutting
Embedded Figures
Mirror & Water Images
Arithmetical Reasoning
Problem Solving & Decision Making

Quantitative Ability

15 Questions
Number System & Simplification
LCM & HCF
Decimals & Fractions
Ratio & Proportion
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Discount
Simple & Compound Interest
Average
Time & Work
Pipe & Cistern
Time, Speed & Distance
Boat & Stream
Mixture & Allegation
Partnership
Mensuration (2D & 3D)
Algebra (Basic)
Trigonometry (Basic)
Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles)
Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)

Computer Knowledge

10 Questions
Computer Fundamentals & Organization
CPU, Memory & Storage Devices
Input/Output Devices
Computer Memory (Primary & Secondary)
Windows OS Basics
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Charts)
Microsoft PowerPoint
Keyboard Shortcuts
Internet & Web Browsing
Email Management
File Downloading/Uploading
Computer Security & Virus
Networking Basics
PORTs & Connections

English Language

10 Questions
Spotting Errors
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms & Antonyms
Spellings Correction
Idioms & Phrases
One Word Substitution
Sentence Improvement
Active & Passive Voice
Direct & Indirect Speech
Para Jumbles
Cloze Test
Reading Comprehension
Tenses
Prepositions
Articles & Determiners

हिन्दी भाषा (Hindi Language)

10 Questions
वर्ण, स्वर, व्यंजन
संधि (स्वर, व्यंजन, विसर्ग)
शब्द विचार (तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज)
समास (तत्पुरुष, द्वंद्व, कर्मधारय)
उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय
पर्यायवाची शब्द
विलोम शब्द
अनेकार्थी शब्द
मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
वाक्य शुद्धिकरण
विराम चिन्ह
शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द
अलंकार (अनुप्रास, उपमा, रूपक)
निपात एवं अविकारी शब्द
पद एवं पदबंध
Exam Focus

Most Important Topics for CET

High-weightage topics that you should prioritize in your preparation

General Awareness

Current Affairs (6 months), Haryana GK, Indian Polity, Environment

Reasoning

Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Series

Quantitative

Percentage, Profit-Loss, Average, Ratio, Simplification

Computer

MS Office, Internet, Shortcuts, Hardware Basics

English

Comprehension, Error Detection, Fillers, Synonyms/Antonyms

Hindi

व्याकरण, मुहावरे, संधि-समास, पर्यायवाची/विलोम

Strategy Guide

Smart Preparation Tips for CET 2026

Follow these proven strategies to maximize your score in Haryana CET Group C examination

  • Focus on Current Affairs of last 6 months — 5-6 questions expected
  • Practice 20-25 Reasoning questions daily to improve speed
  • Master Simplification, Percentage & Profit-Loss for Quant section
  • Learn MS Office shortcuts — frequently asked in Computer section
  • Solve previous year papers to understand exam pattern
  • Attempt full-length mock tests regularly for time management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Haryana CET

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about Haryana CET Group C exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation

The Haryana CET Group C syllabus includes 6 main subjects: General Awareness (including Haryana GK), General Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Computer Knowledge, English Language, and Hindi Language. Each subject covers specific topics as detailed in the syllabus breakdown above.

As per the latest exam pattern: General Awareness (20 Questions + 25 Haryana GK), General Reasoning (10 Questions), Quantitative Ability (15 Questions), Computer Knowledge (10 Questions), English Language (10 Questions), and Hindi Language (10 Questions). Total 100 questions for 100 marks.

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each skip or unattempt any question in Haryana CET Group C examination. It's recommended to skip questions you're unsure about rather than guessing.

The Haryana CET Group C exam is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) to attempt 100 questions.

You can find the complete Haryana CET Group C syllabus on this page with detailed topic-wise breakdown. The official syllabus PDF can also be downloaded from the official HSSC website: hssc.gov.in

The most important topics for General Awareness are: Current Affairs (last 6 months), Haryana GK (History, Culture, Geography of Haryana), Indian Polity, Environment & Ecology, and General Science.

Haryana CET Group C exam is conducted in offline mode (OMR Based Test) at various exam centers across Haryana.

Yes, the Haryana CET Group C exam is bilingual. You can choose to attempt the exam in either Hindi or English language, except for the language papers.

You can prepare for Haryana CET at home by following the complete syllabus above, solving previous year papers, taking free mock tests available on this platform, and focusing on high-weightage topics like Current Affairs, Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability.

The passing marks for Haryana CET Group C vary each year based on difficulty level and number of candidates. Generally, it ranges from 35-40 marks for General category, with relaxation for reserved categories as per HSSC norms.

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HSSC Group C Syllabus 2026 - Complete Guide

This page provides the complete syllabus for Haryana CET (Common Eligibility Test) for Group C posts conducted by Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC). The syllabus includes General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Ability, Computer Knowledge, English Language and Hindi Language as per the latest official notification. Prepare effectively with our free mock tests, previous year papers and topic-wise practice sets.

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