Haryana Staff Selection Commission's Landmark Decision: No Deduction of 5 Marks in Group C for Candidates Selected in Group D

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has announced a significant decision that will affect candidates applying for Group C positions. According to the new policy, candidates who have already been selected in Group D will not have a deduction of 5 marks when they apply for Group C positions. This decision comes ahead of the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group D positions scheduled for October 21 and 22.

The Context

The CET for Group D positions aims to fill nearly 13,000 vacancies. The announcement of the exam dates has been made amidst ongoing court proceedings related to Group C recruitment. The HSSC had initially stated that Group C recruitment would be completed first, followed by Group D. However, due to the pending court case, the commission has decided to proceed with Group D recruitment.

The Impact

This decision is expected to benefit around 11.50 lakh candidates who have registered for Group D positions. If these candidates are later selected for Group C positions, they will not face a deduction of 5 marks based on socio-economic criteria, as was the practice earlier.

The HSSC's decision is a significant step towards making the recruitment process more equitable. It ensures that candidates are not penalized for circumstances beyond their control, such as ongoing court cases affecting Group C recruitment.