If you are one of the 11.84 lakh candidates who have applied for the HSSC Group D Recruitment 2023, you must be eagerly waiting for your admit card. The good news is that the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the exam city and intimation link for the HSSC Group D Exam 2023 on 10th October 2023. The admit card will be available on the official website, www.hssc.gov.in, from 18th October 2023 onwards.
The HSSC Group D Exam 2023 is scheduled to be held on 21st and 22nd October 2023 in online mode at various exam centers across 18 districts of Haryana. The exam will be conducted in two shifts per day, i.e., from 10:00 am to 11:45 am and from 03:00 pm to 04:45 pm. The exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. The questions will be based on general awareness, reasoning, maths, science, English, Hindi, history, geography, civics, environment, culture, literature, current affairs, etc.
To appear for the exam, you need to download and print your HSSC Group D Admit Card 2023 and carry it along with a valid photo identity proof to the exam center. Without these documents, you will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. The admit card will contain important details such as your name, roll number, registration number, exam date, time, venue, instructions, etc.
In this blog post, we will tell you how to download your HSSC Group D Admit Card 2023 and what to expect from the exam.
How to Download HSSC Group D Admit Card 2023
Follow these simple steps to download your HSSC Group D Admit Card 2023 from the official website:
- Visit the official website of HSSC, www.hssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Careers” tab and select “HSSC Group D Recruitment 2023”.
- Enter your login credentials such as registration number and date of birth and click on “Submit”.
- You will see a link to download your admit card. Click on it and save it on your device.
- Take a printout of your admit card and check all the details carefully.
How to Check HSSC Group D Exam City and Intimation Link
Before downloading your admit card, you can also check your exam city and intimation link from the official website. This will help you to know your exam center location and timing in advance. To check your exam city and intimation link, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of HSSC, www.hssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Careers” tab and select “HSSC Group D Recruitment 2023”.
- Enter your login credentials such as registration number and date of birth and click on “Submit”.
- You will see a link to check your exam city and intimation link. Click on it and note down your exam center details.
What to Expect from HSSC Group D Exam 2023
The HSSC Group D Exam 2023 is a common eligibility test for various group D posts such as peon, beldar, animal attendant, helper, mali, chowkidar, cook, fieldman, workshop attendant, mechanical helper, water carrier, etc. The exam will be held online and will have a duration of one hour and 45 minutes. The exam will have a total of 100 questions of one mark each. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
The questions will be based on the following subjects:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Maths | 25 | 25 |
| Science | 10 | 10 |
| English | 5 | 5 |
| Hindi | 5 | 5 |
| History | 1 | 1 |
| Geography | 1 | 1 |
| Civics | 1 | 1 |
| Environment | 1 | 1 |
| Culture | 1 | 1 |
The questions will be of matriculation level and will test your basic knowledge and skills. To prepare well for the exam, you should revise the topics covered in the syllabus and practice mock tests and previous year papers. You should also keep yourself updated with the current affairs and general knowledge.
The selection process for the HSSC Group D posts will also include socio-economic criteria, which will carry 10 marks. The criteria are as follows:
- If neither the applicant nor any person from among the applicant’s family viz father, mother, spouse, brother, and Son is, was or has been a regular employee in any Department/Board/Corporation/Company/Statutory Body/Commission/Authority of Government of Haryana or any other State Government or Government of India. (5 marks)
- If the applicant is: (i) a widow; or (ii) the first or the second child and his father had died before attaining the age of 42 years: or (iii) the first or the second child and his father had died before the applicant had attained the age of 15 years. (5 marks)
- If the applicant belongs to such a denotified tribe (Vimukt Jatis and Tapriwas Jatis) or Nomadic tribe of the State of Haryana which is neither a Scheduled Caste nor a Backward Class. (5 marks)
- Experience: One-half (=0.5) mark for each year or part thereof exceeding six months of experience, out of a maximum of sixteen years, on the same or a higher post in any Department/Board/Corporation/Company/Statutory Body/Commission/Authority of Government of Haryana. No marks shall be awarded for any period less than six months. (A maximum of 8 marks)
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the common eligibility test and socio-economic criteria.
We hope this blog post has helped you to understand how to download your HSSC Group D Admit Card 2023 and what to expect from the exam. We wish you all the best for your exam preparation and success.
