Haryana HSSC Constable GD Eligibility 2026 — Age, Education, Height & Physical Standards

Haryana Police Constable GD recruitment 2026 is a massive opportunity — 5,500 posts (4,900 male + 600 female). But Haryana police has strict physical standards, and the unique requirement is HSSC Group C CET qualification — without it, you can't apply.

Age Limit

As on 1st January 2026. Age relaxation for Haryana domicile reserved categories only.

Education

12th pass (10+2) from a recognized board + HSSC Group C CET qualified. CET is the gateway — without CET score, application rejected.

Physical Standards

Male

Female

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Other

• Haryana domicile required for reservation
• No application fee — completely free
• Character certificate from gazetted officer

👉 Salary: Haryana HSSC Constable Salary 2026

👉 Syllabus: Haryana HSSC Constable Syllabus 2026

HSSC Group C CET — The Gateway

This is the most unique eligibility requirement. Unlike most police recruitments where you directly apply, Haryana requires you to first clear the HSSC Group C Common Eligibility Test (CET). Only CET-qualified candidates can apply for Constable GD.

CET is conducted by HSSC for all Group C posts in Haryana — Constable, Clerk, Patwari, Gram Sachiv, etc. You need to clear CET first, get your score, and then apply when the Constable recruitment opens. If you haven't appeared for CET, you cannot apply — there's no alternative.

Domicile & Reservation

Haryana domicile is crucial for this recruitment:

• Haryana domicile mandatory for all reserved category benefits (SC, BCA, BCB, ESM, EWS)
• Non-Haryana candidates can only apply under General/unreserved category
• Haryana-specific reservation: BCA (Backward Class A) and BCB (Backward Class B) — different from national OBC
• Sports quota, ESM quota, outstanding player quota — separate horizontal reservation

Medical Standards

Medical examination is strict for police service. Common rejection reasons include:

• Vision: 6/6 in both eyes without glasses. Colour blindness — rejected. LASIK surgery — accepted if done 1 year+ before medical.
• Flat Feet: Rigid flat feet = rejection. Flexible flat feet = case-by-case.
• Knock Knees: Not accepted
• Varicose Veins: Not accepted
• Tattoo: Only on inner forearm allowed. Visible tattoos on face, neck, hands — rejected.
• Dental: Minimum 14 dental points required
• Hearing: Normal in both ears
• BMI: Must be within normal range — neither underweight nor overweight

PET/PST Detailed Standards

The Physical Efficiency Test is the make-or-break stage. More candidates fail here than in the written exam:

Male Candidates

• 2.5 km run in 12 minutes — pace yourself, don't sprint at start
• Long jump: 3.60 meters — practice with proper technique
• High jump: 1.15 meters — Fosbury flop technique works best

Female Candidates

• 1 km run in 6 minutes
• Long jump: 2.50 meters
• High jump: 0.90 meters

Preparation tip: Start physical preparation at least 3 months before PET. Daily running + jumping drills. Most failures are in the run — build endurance first, speed later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HSSC CET mandatory for Haryana Police Constable?
Yes. Without CET qualification, you cannot even fill the Constable GD form. CET is the gateway for all HSSC Group C posts.

Can non-Haryana candidates apply?
Yes, but only under General/unreserved category. Category-based reservation and age relaxation is only for Haryana domicile holders.

What is the height for SC/ST candidates?
Male SC/BCA/BCB: 168 cm (vs 170 cm General). Female SC/BCA/BCB: 156 cm (vs 158 cm General). 2 cm relaxation.

Is there any application fee?
No. The application is completely free for all categories. Zero fee.

Can candidates with spectacles apply?
You can apply, but during the medical exam, vision must be 6/6 without glasses. LASIK surgery is accepted if done at least 1 year before the medical test.

How is the final merit prepared?
CET Score + Written Knowledge Test + PET/PST + Document Verification. No interview.