The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has made available the examination city intimation for CET Group D 2023 on the official website, hssc.gov.in. The National Test Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for various Group D positions in Haryana on October 21 and 22.
The CET 2023 for Group D posts will span two shifts on both days. The first shift is scheduled from 10 AM to 11:45 AM, with the second shift taking place from 3 PM to 4:45 PM. HSSC has assured that the admit cards will soon be uploaded to the official website.
Candidates appearing for the exam are required to bring two passport-sized photos with their date of birth indicated, along with an original photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar card, driver's license, voter card, or PAN card, in addition to the admit card.
The CET 2023 comprises two parts, with Part A carrying 75% of the marks, covering general awareness, reasoning, quantitative ability, English, and Hindi. Part B, accounting for the remaining 25% of the marks, focuses on Haryana's history, current affairs, literature, geography, environment, and culture, with questions set at a Class 10 level.
The CET 2023 will have 95% weightage in the evaluation process, with an additional 5% weightage assigned based on socio-economic criteria. Applicants will receive this weightage if no family member is a government employee, and the annual family income does not exceed Rs 80,000.
The 5% weightage will also be awarded to widows, individuals whose fathers passed away before the age of 42 (or 15 for the first or second child), and members of specific denotified or nomadic tribes in the state.
To qualify for Group D positions in Haryana government, candidates from the general category must obtain 50% marks (excluding socio-economic criteria weightage), while those from reserved categories need 40% marks.