Soon, Haryana’s Saini govt to recruit for 24,800 junior-level posts

The Group C posts include various roles such as junior engineers, clerks, excise and taxation inspectors, auditors, assistant managers, patwaris, and male and female police constables, while Group D roles in Haryana include various entry-level positions in government departments, including peon, animal attendant, helper, gardener, cook and water carrier.

The CET for Group-C posts, held on July 26 and 27, saw participation from nearly 12.22 lakh eligible candidates. Conducted over the weekend at 1,350 centres across the state, the exam registered an exceptional 92% turnout.

HSSC chairman Himmat Singh described this level of attendance as “a possible national record”, noting that it was “far beyond the usual 55–60% seen in competitive exams”. In the next phase, the main examination for Group-C recruitment will be conducted, with participation open to a candidate pool 10 times the number of available positions.

The CET for Group-D posts is expected to be held in September, with officials anticipating participation from nearly 17 lakh candidates. The scale of this exercise will require extensive logistical coordination. So far, appointments to Group-D posts have been made solely based on performance in the Common Eligibility Test (CET). The schedule for the second exam of Group-C posts is not yet clear, but it will likely be held this year only, the officials said.

Excited over the successful execution of the recent CET, Himmat Singh said: “We have received calls from some commissions that also execute competitive exams for government jobs. They are keen to know how we executed such an exam involving lakhs of candidates successfully.” He added: “Officials from some of the commissions have even planned to visit Haryana to see the system and pattern adopted for successful execution of the exam.”

To support candidates logistically, Haryana transport authorities had operated more than 30,000 bus rounds, providing free transportation. In partnership with social organisations, the government also arranged overnight lodging for candidates travelling from distant areas.

“Through AI-based monitoring and CCTV, incidents like cheating and paper leaks were completely prevented. We kept a close watch on all centres, and now the CCTV footage will be reviewed to prepare the final report. This technological approach not only enhances transparency but also instils trust in fairness among candidates,” Singh remarked.

CM Saini inspected arrangements in Panchkula, issuing directions to officials to ensure every possible assistance was extended to candidates. Saini said: “Our goal is that every youth receives their rightful due, and we will make every possible effort to achieve this.”