The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has opened the application process for 5,600 Constable vacancies starting today, September 10, 2024. Eligible candidates can apply online until September 24, 2024, through the official website, hssc.gov.in.
Only those candidates who have successfully cleared the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group C posts and meet other eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for this recruitment drive. Notably, the commission will not be charging any application fee for the Constable vacancies.
Vacancy Details
The 5,600 vacancies are divided into three categories:
- Category 1: Male Constable (General Duty) – 4,000 vacancies
- Category 2: Female Constable (General Duty) – 600 vacancies
- Category 3: Male Constable (India Reserve Battalions) – 1,000 vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
A. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board or institution. Additionally, they must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects in Class 10. No additional credit will be awarded for higher education qualifications.
B. Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old as of September 1, 2024. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates according to government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process involves:
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Screening Test (PST)
- Knowledge Test
Candidates will be shortlisted for the PMT and PST based on their merit in the Group C CET. Afterward, approximately 22,400 candidates (four times the number of vacancies) will be invited to take the Knowledge Test.
The Knowledge Test will account for 94.5% of the total weightage and will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions. To qualify, general category candidates must score at least 50% marks, while reserved category candidates need a minimum of 40%.
For further details on HSSC Constable Recruitment 2024, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the commission at hssc.gov.in.