HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026: Important Dates, Vacancies and Application Process
Good news for Haryana’s job-hunting youth — the prison department just opened its doors to over a thousand new recruits. The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has rolled out HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 06/2026), bringing 1238 vacancies for Warder and Assistant Superintendent Jail posts across the state.
If you’ve already cleared the Haryana CET Group C exam and have been waiting for the right vacancy to show up, this might just be it. Let’s break down everything you need to know — dates, eligibility, pay, selection process, and a few tips that could genuinely help your application.
What Is HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 All About?
HSSC released this notification on 22 June 2026 specifically for CET Phase-II candidates. In simple terms, this isn’t a fresh exam for everyone — it’s open only to people who already qualified the Haryana CET Group C test under Advt. No. 01/2025.
So if you wrote that CET last year and have been holding onto your scorecard hoping it would lead somewhere, this is exactly the kind of opportunity it was meant for. The recruitment covers two posts under the Haryana Prison Department: Warder and Assistant Superintendent Jail, with separate vacancies for male and female candidates.
Important Dates You Cannot Afford to Miss
This window is short, so mark your calendar right away.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 22 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 24 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 1 July to 2 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Result Declaration | To be notified |
Just a week to apply — that’s tight by any standard, so don’t sit on this one.
HSSC Group C Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 1238 posts are up for grabs, and the bulk of them are Warder positions.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Warder (Male & Female) | 1205 |
| Assistant Superintendent Jail (Male & Female) | 33 |
| Total | 1238 |
Within the Warder category, the majority are male posts, with a meaningful share reserved for female candidates (sometimes referred to as Matron posts in related notices). Reserved category candidates across SC, BC, EWS, and ESM groups will also get their share as per Haryana government norms.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria Explained
Eligibility here isn’t just about marksheets — it also depends on your CET status and physical fitness. Here’s the full picture.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
| Warder | Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board, with Hindi or Sanskrit studied at matric or higher level |
| Assistant Superintendent Jail | Graduate degree from a recognised university, with Hindi or Sanskrit studied at matric or higher level |
CET Requirement
This is the part many candidates overlook. You must have already cleared the Haryana CET Group C exam (Advt. No. 01/2025) to even apply here. General category candidates needed a minimum of 50% in CET, while reserved category candidates needed 40%.
Age Limit (As on 30 June 2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
| Warder | 18 to 25 years |
| Assistant Superintendent Jail | 21 to 27 years |
Candidates from reserved categories get the standard 5-year age relaxation as per Haryana government rules.
Physical Standards
Since these are uniformed posts, physical fitness matters just as much as academic qualification. Candidates who clear the written exam go through a Physical Measurement Test followed by a Physical Screening Test (qualifying in nature, no marks attached). Broadly:
- Male candidates: complete 2.5 km within 12 minutes
- Female candidates: complete 1 km within 6 minutes
- Ex-servicemen: complete 1 km within 5 minutes
Height and chest measurement standards also apply and are detailed in the official notification, so do check those carefully before applying.
Application Fee — Here’s the Good Part
There’s genuinely good news here: no application fee is charged to any candidate, regardless of category, gender, or domicile. Whether you’re general, reserved, ex-servicemen, or otherwise, you apply completely free of cost. That alone removes one common barrier that stops many aspirants from applying in time.
HSSC Group C Salary and Pay Scale 2026
Pay structure follows the Haryana government’s pay level system rather than a flat fixed amount.
| Post | Pay Level | Approximate In-Hand Salary |
| Warder | FPL-2 | ₹25,000 – ₹32,000 per month (approx.) |
| Assistant Superintendent Jail | FPL-6 | Higher, as per Haryana Prison Service rules |
On top of basic pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical benefits, and other standard government perks. The exact figure will depend on your posting location and the prevailing DA rate at the time of joining, so treat these numbers as indicative rather than final.
Selection Process: How You’ll Be Chosen
The selection isn’t a single-step affair — it runs through several stages designed to test both your knowledge and physical readiness.
- Written Examination – Offline, OMR-based, bilingual (Hindi and English), with 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Checking height, chest, and other physical parameters.
- Physical Screening Test (PST) – Race/endurance test, qualifying in nature only.
- Document Verification – Originals checked against your application details.
- Medical Examination – To confirm fitness for duty.
- Final Merit List – Based on your performance through these stages.
A useful detail for exam preparation: there’s no negative marking for wrong answers, but you lose 1 mark if you leave a question unattempted without filling the fifth (unanswered) bubble on the OMR sheet. That’s a small rule, but it trips up a surprising number of candidates every year — so remember to mark that fifth circle if you’re skipping a question.
How to Apply for HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026
The application process runs entirely online through the official HSSC portal. Here’s the step-by-step path:
- Visit the official website, hssc.gov.in, or the dedicated recruitment portal link shared in the notification.
- Log in using your CET Registration Number and the credentials generated during your CET registration.
- Open your Detailed Application Form (DAF), which will already carry some pre-filled CET details.
- Fill in remaining personal, educational, and communication information carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the specified format.
- Select your post preference thoughtfully — once submitted, preferences cannot be changed later.
- Review every field one final time before hitting submit.
- Download and save a copy of your submitted application for future reference.
A quick word of caution: post preferences are locked in once submitted, so take a moment before finalising rather than rushing through the form on the last day.
Documents You Should Keep Ready
Save yourself the last-minute scramble by keeping these documents scanned and ready before you start filling the form:
- CET scorecard and registration details
- Class 10 and 12 (or graduation) certificates and mark sheets
- Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS, if applicable), issued in the prescribed format
- Domicile/residence certificate for Haryana
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format
- Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card
A Quick Reality Check Before You Apply
This recruitment isn’t for everyone, and that’s worth saying plainly. These are uniformed prison department roles involving shift duties, jail postings across Haryana, and physical demands that go beyond a typical desk job. If that environment doesn’t suit you, it’s better to know now than after joining. But if you’re someone looking for genuine government job security with a clear pay structure, pension benefits under NPS, and room to grow through departmental promotions, this is a solid opportunity worth pursuing.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 about? It’s a recruitment drive under Advt. No. 06/2026 to fill 1238 Warder and Assistant Superintendent Jail posts in the Haryana Prison Department.
2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Only candidates who have already qualified the Haryana CET Group C exam (Advt. No. 01/2025) and meet the post-specific educational, age, and physical criteria can apply.
3. What is the last date to apply online? The online application window closes on 30 June 2026 at 11:59 PM.
4. Is there any application fee? No. This recruitment is completely free to apply for, across all categories.
5. What is the age limit for Warder posts? Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on 30 June 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories.
6. What is the educational qualification for Assistant Superintendent Jail? A graduate degree from a recognised university, along with Hindi or Sanskrit studied at matric or higher level.
7. Is there negative marking in the written exam? No negative marking for wrong answers, but 1 mark is deducted for leaving a question unattempted without marking the fifth OMR circle.
8. Can I change my post preference after submitting the form? No, post preferences become final once the application is submitted.
9. Where can I apply for HSSC Group C Recruitment 2026? Applications can be submitted only through the official HSSC website, hssc.gov.in.
10. What documents are required for correction after submission? The correction window (1–2 July 2026) typically allows changes to basic details; major changes like post preference usually cannot be altered, so check the official notice for specifics.
Final Word
A thousand-plus vacancies, zero application fee, and a straightforward CET-based selection — this HSSC Group C drive checks a lot of boxes for Haryana’s job seekers. The only catch is the timeline, so if you’re eligible, don’t wait till the last day. Fill your form, double-check every detail, and get it submitted well before 30 June 2026.
