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Haryana Staff Selection Commission
HSSC is the premier recruitment agency for Group B, C, and D posts in the Government of Haryana. It conducts the Common Eligibility Test (CET) as a single-window eligibility test for various state government jobs, with scores valid for 3 years.[citation:7]
100
1 Hour 45 Minutes
No negative marking (0.95 deduction for unattempted)
Hindi & English
Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission
UKSSSC conducts recruitment examinations for various Group C posts in the Uttarakhand government. The commission focuses heavily on Uttarakhand-specific general knowledge, with state topics carrying up to 40% weightage in many exams.[citation:2]
100
2 Hours
-0.25 for wrong answers
Hindi & English
Compare the syllabus structure and subject weightage between HSSC and UKSSSC examinations
| Subject | Weightage | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 15% | Current Affairs, Indian History, Polity, Geography, Economics |
| Haryana GK | 25% | Haryana History, Culture, Geography, Government Schemes, Important Personalities |
| Reasoning | 10% | Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Puzzles |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15% | Number System, Percentage, Profit-Loss, Time & Work, Average |
| General Science | 15% | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science |
| English & Hindi | 20% | Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence Correction |
Note:Haryana GK carries the highest weightage (25%). CET scores are valid for 3 years. No negative marking for wrong answers, but unattempted questions incur -0.95 marks if 5th option not filled.[citation:5][citation:7]
| Subject | Weightage | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand GK | 40% | State History, Culture, Geography, Rivers, Pilgrimage Sites, Government Schemes |
| General Studies | 40% | Indian History, Polity, Economy, Geography, General Science, Current Affairs |
| General Hindi | 20% | Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare), Vocabulary, Comprehension, Letter Writing |
| Reasoning | Included in GS | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Ability |
| Numerical Ability | Included in GS | Arithmetic, Algebra, Data Interpretation |
Note:Uttarakhand GK carries 40% weightage in most UKSSSC exams. Negative marking of -0.25 applies for wrong answers. VDO and Police Constable are the most popular recruitments.[citation:2][citation:4]
Understand the distinct features of each state recruitment commission
Follow these strategies to excel in both HSSC and UKSSSC examinations
Find answers to commonly asked questions about HSSC and UKSSSC examinations
HSSC CET score is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration. During this period, candidates can apply for various Group C and Group D posts without reappearing for the CET.[citation:7]
Yes, most UKSSSC exams have negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates should avoid guesswork and focus on accuracy.[citation:2][citation:4]
UKSSSC gives higher weightage to state GK (up to 40%), while HSSC allocates 25% to Haryana-specific topics. Both require focused preparation on state history, culture, and geography.[citation:2][citation:5]
HSSC includes computer knowledge in many exams (minimum 10% in Police Constable). UKSSSC VDO does NOT include computer section, but other UKSSSC exams may include it depending on the post.[citation:9]
HSSC exams are typically 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes) for 100 questions. UKSSSC exams are 2 hours (120 minutes) for 100 questions.[citation:1][citation:2]
Yes, both HSSC and UKSSSC exams are bilingual (Hindi and English) for all sections except language-specific papers.[citation:1]
This page provides comprehensive syllabus information for state-level recruitment examinations conducted by Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) and Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC). All syllabi are based on official notifications and previous year exam patterns.
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