HSSC Group D Cut Off 2026: CET Qualifying Marks and Merit

The HSSC Group D cut off in the CET has two layers. The first is an official qualifying minimum: 50% for general category and 40% for reserved categories. The second is the merit position that decides whether your score is enough for a particular post. Only the first is fixed in the advertisement.

No result or merit cut-off has been published for the current cycle, because the exam date itself has not been announced. This page explains what is official, how the merit stage works and how to set a target. We do not list previous cut-off marks, because we could not verify them against an official source.

Official qualifying marks

A candidate who scores less than the minimum has to re-appear in a later CET. The Commission declares CET marks on its website for candidates who reach the minimum. These marks stay valid for three years from the date the result is declared.

How merit works after the CET

Qualifying is not the same as selection. The Commission advertises posts after departments send their requirements, and CET-qualified candidates then confirm their willingness online. Shortlisting for each post follows the merit list of CET marks. If candidates have equal marks, the older candidate is placed higher, and if the date of birth is also the same, the first name in alphabetical order decides.

What affects the cut-off

• Paper difficulty: A harder paper lowers the scores of everyone, and the merit position moves with it.

• Number of posts: More vacancies in a post-wise advertisement means the merit line falls lower in the list.

• Number of willing candidates: The merit line depends on how many qualified candidates confirm willingness for that post.

• Category and reservation: Reserved posts have separate merit lists for eligible Haryana residents.

• Earlier scores: Candidates who qualified in an earlier CET have their marks converted into a percentage for a combined merit list.

How to set your target

Cut-offs change every year with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants. Treat last year's figures as a benchmark only, and aim for a clear margin above them rather than a bare pass.

1. Start at the minimum: Make 50 marks (40 for reserved categories) the floor you must never miss in any mock.

2. Add a margin: Set your target well above the floor, because a post-wise merit line is usually higher than the qualifying mark.

3. Count the fifth circle: Practise marking it, since skipping it costs one mark per question.

4. Track subject scores: Watch your Haryana GK score, since it carries the largest share of the paper.

The official source is the advertisement on hssc.gov.in.