HSSC Constable Exam Highlights 2024

Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released an official notification of HSSC Constable 2024 for the post of Police Constable. The HSSC has released notifications for various posts such as Male Constable (General Duty), Female Constable (General Duty), and Male Constable (India Reserve Battalions). These vacancies are filled up in various departments in the Haryana government. HSSC recruitment notification 2024 consists of all the details regarding Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Dates, and many more. The exam is highly sought after due to several factors, primarily because it offers job security and stability associated with government employment, along with an attractive pay scale, allowances, and additional perks like medical benefits and pensions. The exam caters to a wide range of qualifications and offers roles suited to individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, making it accessible to many aspirants. If you are interested in applying for HSSC Constable 2024 exam, please look into the exam higlights below:

HSSC Constable Exam Highlights 2024

Conducting BodyHaryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
Official Website http://www.hssc.gov.in/
Name of the Post Constable
Stages of Exam
  • Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  • Physical Screening Test (PST)
  • Knowledge Test (94.5% weightage)
HSSC Constable Online Application
Starts From
September 10, 2024
HSSC Constable Online Application
Closing Dates
September 24, 2024 (11:59 P.M.)
Total Vacancies
  • Male Constable (General Duty) : 4000 Posts
  • Female Constable (General Duty) : 600 Posts
  • Male Constable (India Reserve Battalions) : 1000 Posts
HSSC Constable Exam Notification 2024

HSSC Constable Exam Notification 2024

The Staff Selection Commission of Haryana has released its official notification for the post of HSSC Constable 2024. If you are interested in applying for the same, the online registration application window will open from September 10, 2024, and close by September 29, 2024. HSSC has invited applications from young and eligible candidates to fill 5600 posts of Group C under the Police Department. There is no application fee to be paid for the HSSC online application process as per the HSSC notification 2024. The Haryana Staff Selection Commission will shortlist a sufficient number of candidates based on their performance in the Common Eligibility Test (CET) to appear for the Physical Measurement Test, followed by the Physical Screening Test, both of which will be qualifying in nature.

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HSSC Constable Exam Pattern

While you prepare for any exam, the first and foremost thing in the process should first be collecting all the information related to the exam. The HSSC Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification is a golden chance for the candidates aspiring to join the Police Department in Haryana. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for the same, you should collect all information related to the HSSC Constable exam pattern 2024 so that you can start your preparation for the HSSC Constable exam effectively.

HSSC Constable Exam Pattern 2024

In order to clear the HSSC Constable Exam 2024, you have to undergo a Common Eligibility Test (CET), a Physical Measurement Test and, a Physical Screening Test. : Candidates having an NCC certificate of A, B or C level shall get 01, 02 and 03 marks respectively (for Constables).

Candidates will have to first qualify the HSSC Physical Measurement Test to move onto the Physical Screening Test. Those who qualify the HSSC Physical Screening Test will then be able to move onto the Knowledge Test.

You will go through the Physical Screening Test (PST). It will be of qualifying in nature and is supposed to test your physical fitness and endurance. The prescribed standards are mentioned below:

Type of QuestionSubjectsNumber of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Multiple Choice Objective Type Questions General Studies, General Science, Current Affairs, General Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Numerical ability, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, other relevant fields/trade 100 94.5 105 minutes

If you qualify PST, you will be called for Physical Measurement Test or PMT as per standards prescribed in Haryana Police (Non-Gazetted & other ranks) Service Rules. If you fail to meet the standards prescribed for Physical Measurement Test you will be eliminated from further selection process. If you qualify Physical Measurement Test, you will be called for the Knowledge Test.

CandidatesTest DistanceQualifying Time
Male 2.5 Kilometer 12 minutes
Female 1.0 Kilometer 6 minutes
Ex-Serviceman 1.0 Kilometer 5 minutes
Note:-RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) or any other superior and reliable technology shall be used to ensure reliability of this test at the discretion of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission.

The HSSC Knowledge Test or another name for the CET consists of an objective multiple choice questions test with 100 question. The duration of the exam is 105 minutes with no sectional timing.

Please note that each correct question fetch you 0.945 marks and there is no negative marking in the exam. The HSSC Constable exam will have questions on General Studies, General Science, Current Affairs, General Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Numerical ability, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, other relevant fields/trade etc. Also there will be at least 10 questions related to basic knowledge of computer and at least 20 questions about basic knowledge of Haryana. In the HSSC Constable Knowledge Test, the medium of examination shall be in both Hindi and English except for the English Language section.

HSSC Constable Exam Syllabus 2024

HSSC Constable notification 2024 is a golden opportunity for many aspirants who are willing to work in the Government sector. To make sure that you are able to grab this opportunity you should know complete details of the exam and make the most out of this chance and receive it well. To prepare well for the posts in HSSC Constable Recruitment 2024 Exam and grab the job, you should be aware of the syllabus of the post you are applying for so that you are able to prepare well. Take a look at the  HSSC Constable syllabus and prepare accordingly.

SectionTopics 
General Studies General Knowledge, Polity, History and Geography of the Country, Administration, Art and Culture, Facts about Haryana, Indian National Movements, Indian Culture and Economy, World Geography, Economy of Haryana, Social, Economic and Cultural Institutions, Language of Haryana, National and International Events, Current Affairs, Dates and Events, Authors, awards, books
General Science Scientific Methodology, Concepts and Basics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Space Science, Technologies, Environmental Sciences
General Reasoning Alphanumeric Series, Alphabets and Puzzles, Analogies, Classification, Coding and Decoding, Direction Test, Blood Relations, Symbol and Notation, Input and Output, Word Arrangement, Syllogism, Statement and Conclusion, Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangements, Assertions, Miscellaneous
Mental Aptitude
Current Affairs
Numerical Ability Number System, Average, Rate of Interest, Ratio and Proportion, H.C.F., L.C.M., Mixture, Profit and Loss, Discounts, Mensuration, Sums on Ages, Time work and distance, Percentages, Geometry, Miscellaneous
Agriculture Ecology and Ecological Balance, Cropping Patterns, Soil, Farm Management, Food Production, Plantation of Crops, Spices and Flower Crops, Vegetables, Horticulture, Types of Agriculture, Weeds and characteristics
Animal Husbandry Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Livestock Production and Managements, Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence, Animal Breeding, Health Care

HSSC Constable Exam Dates 2024

HSSC Recruitment 2024 Notification for constable is released. It comes as a ray of hope for the candidates of Haryana waiting for such notification. The HSSC notification 2024 mentions that the online registration for the HSSC exam will begin from September 10, 2024 and end by September 29, 2024. The HSSC Constable notification 2024 has all the details regarding the online registration, closing dates, exam dates, and more. Further details on HSSC Constable Exam Dates can be inferred from the table below:

HSSC Exam Dates 2024

EventImportant Date
Date of Publication August 16, 2024
Opening Date for Submission of Online
Applications
September 10, 2024
Closing Date for Submission of Online
Application
September 24, 2024 (11:59 P.M.)
Examination Dates (CBT or OMR) To be notified later

HSSC Constable Salary

Almost all the job aspirants preparing for competitions wish to work in the Government departments. HSSC offered a good chance to work in the Haryana state departments. This is a great opportunity for those who belong to Haryana. HSSC had released its recruitment notification for Constable posts. The pay scale for HSSC Constable is as follows:

PostSalary
HSSC Constable Rs. 21700 Level: -3 Cell-1

HSSC Constable Vacancy 2024

A total of 5600 vacancies has been announced by HSSC for Group C posts in the Police Department. You must check the total vacancies before applying for any post. Refer to the table given below for the details of the HSSC Constable vacancy 2024.

PostCategory
GeneralSCBCABCBEWSESM-GeneralESM-SCESM-BCAESM-BCB
Male Constable (General Duty) Non-ESM ESP 1440 720 560 320 400 280 80 80 120
Female Constable (General Duty) Non-ESM ESP 258 108 84 48 18 42 12 12 18
Male Constable (India Reserve Battalions) (Non-ESM ESP 360 180 140 80 100 70 20 20 30
Grand Total 5600

HSSC Constable Eligibility Criteria 2024

Before filling the HSSC Constable application form, please go through the official notification. You should first read the complete notification properly and ensure your eligibility before applying for the HSSC Constable post. There are various parameters on the basis of which the eligibility of a candidate is ensured. Read further for the details:

HSSC Constable Educational Criteria

To apply for HSSC Constable exam 2024, you should possess a basic educational qualification required to appear for the exam. The candidate must have successfully completed 10th standard from a recognized education board or institution. In addition to having passed the 10th standard, the candidate must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects during their 10th grade education. This requirement indicates the importance of proficiency in either Hindi or Sanskrit for the HSSC exam. It's important to note that no extra weightage will be given to candidates based on their higher education qualifications. This means that having a higher degree or diploma will not provide any advantage in the selection process for the HSSC exam.

The eligibility is mentioned below:

PostEducational Criteria
HSSC Constable
  • The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized education Board/Institution.
  • Matric with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subject.
  • No extra weightage will be given to the candidate for higher education.

HSSC Constable Age Criteria (As on September 01, 2020)

The Constable post announced by HSSC in its notification, also include an age criteria which you need to follow. The age limit is prescribed in the table below:

PostAge Criteria
HSSC Constable 18-25 years (On the first day of the month in which the applications are invited for recruitment of Constable i.e. on 01-09-2024).
Note:- For Ex-servicemen-The break in service between the date of discharge and between the 1st day of the month (i.e. 01.09.2024) in which enrolment process is started, shall not exceed four years as per rule 12.24 (1) (c) of Punjab Police Rules,1934

HSSC Constable Age Relaxation

Apart from the age criteria mentioned in the HSSC Recruitment notification 2024, there is a privilege of age relaxation provided if you belong to reserved categories such as SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen. For further details on HSSC Constable Age Relaxation, please look at the table below:

CategoryAge Relaxation
Scheduled Castes 5 years
Backward Class 5 years
Economically weaker section (EWS) 5 years

HSSC Constable Application Fee

The final step of application is the submission of online application fee. No other mode of fee payment will be accepted by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission. The fee amount vary for different categories and some categories are exempted from paying the application fees:

Application Fee
No Fees is required to be deposited by any candidate for applying against any Post(s).

HSSC Previous year Cut off

To ensure your selection in any examination, you require not just hard work but also smart work. As HSSC Constable Recruitment 2024  is a Government job so you need to ensure that you are completely aware of all information related to the exam. You need to figure out ways through which you can prepare in a proper manner. Previous year cut-off is one such way through which you can gather complete idea about the exam level and the pattern of selection prevalent in previous years. You can easily make out how much effort you need to actually put in for the exam preparation. Take a look at the previous year cut-offs for Constable posts in HSSC Recruitment:

HSSC Constable Cut off Marks 2017

Category NameMale CandidatesFemale Candidates
General 54.90 43.35
SC 45.00 35.50
BCA 48.90 38.80
BCB 54.95 44.10
EBPG 31.40 23.00

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