Updated HSSC Clerk (CET) 2025 guide: eligibility rules, key deadlines, step-by-step application process, fees, and five uncommon FAQs — verified from the HSSC notification.
HSSC Clerk Recruitment 2025: Briefly
This article covers who can apply, the essential dates, documents & fees, a step-by-step application walkthrough, and five non-obvious FAQs you will actually want answered.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam | HSSC Common Eligibility Test (CET) — Group C (Clerk posts filled via CET merit) |
| Recruiting Authority | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC). Apply through the official portal. |
| Qualifications | 10+2 / Senior Secondary (or equivalent). Hindi/Sanskrit up to matric as a subject or higher. |
| Age Criteria | The age criteria are 18 — 42 years (upper relaxation as per reserved categories). |
| Official website | https://hryssc.in/ |
Important Timeline- HSSC Clerk Recruitment 2025
These were the key dates published for HSSC CET (Group C). Candidates can also verify for later corrigenda on https://hryssc.in/.
| Notification published | 27 May 2025 |
| Online Registration | 28 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12-14 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 14-16 June 2025 |
| Admit Card | Mid-July |
| Exam Dates | 26-27 July 2025 |
| Answer Key (Provisional) | 29-30 July 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are mentioned below. All the interested candidates who want to apply must meet all the requirements.
| Nationality | Citizen of India; other nationalities may apply but reservation/bonuses are only for bona-fide Haryana residents as prescribed. |
| Minimum educational qualification | 12th pass (10+2) / equivalent from a recognised board for Clerk (some posts may allow Graduation). Hindi/Sanskrit up to matric as a subject OR higher qualification with Hindi as a subject. |
| Age | Typical range for Group-C (including Clerk): 18 to 42 years (check the post-wise age limits and cut-off date in the notification). Category-wise relaxations apply. |
| Attempts | No fixed cap — you may apply until you reach the maximum eligible age in the notice. |
| Experience credit | Experience is not mandatory; historically, HSSC awards 0.5 marks per year (only for service exceeding six months) up to a cap — check the advertisement for whether and how experience marks are being used under the CET recruitment for that cycle. |
Application Fee
The application fee differs by post and category. The fee structure is given below-
- General (male/female or outside-state applicants): Rs. 100/-
- General female (Haryana resident): Rs. 50/-
- SC/BC/EWS (Haryana resident) male: Rs.25/-
- SC/BC/EWS (Haryana resident) female: Rs. 13/-
- PWD / Ex-servicemen (Haryana): exempted
How to apply for the HSSC Clerk Exam 2025?
Below are the steps mentioned to apply for the examination.
- Visit the official website at https://hryssc.in/.
- Create your account/login on the HSSC/CET portal (link from hssc.gov.in → “Apply Online”).
- Keep documents ready (scanned): recent passport photo, signature, 10th/12th certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport), category/domicile certificate (if applicable), experience certificate (if claiming experience marks). File size & format rules are in the ad.
- Fill the application form carefully with name, DOB, educational details, experience preference of post codes. Once submitted, some portals do not allow edits.
- Pay the fee online (net banking/card / e-challan where available) before the specified deadline. Keep the payment acknowledgement/transaction ID.
- Print the confirmation/application receipt and keep a soft copy for document verification.
- Download the admit card when HSSC publishes it (check the portal & email/SMS alerts). The admit card lists the exam centre, timing & instructions.
Important Links
Find the important links below-
| Official Website | Click Here |
Summary
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission conducts the Clerk recruitment through the CET (Group-C). Candidates must fulfil age, education, and language criteria, with CET scores valid for three years.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans. Yes, if the board is officially recognised. You must produce the original mark sheet/certificate and equivalence proof.
Ans. No, only bona fide Haryana residents with proper domicile proof can avail of the reservation.
Ans. HSSC grants 0.5 marks per year of eligible service beyond six months.
Ans. CET marks are valid for 3 years (as per 2025 policy), usable in future Group-C recruitments.
Ans. You must show a higher qualification with Hindi as a subject; otherwise, you may not meet the eligibility condition for Clerk.
