Haryana Court Clerk Syllabus 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (S.S.S.C.), Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 1265 |
| Application Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) - Online |
| Exam Location | Haryana (Punjab and Haryana High Court) |
Exam Pattern
CBT (Written Exam) Pattern
| Subject | Type | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Objective | 50 | 50 |
| English Composition | Objective | 20 | 20 |
| English Composition (Essay, Letter, Precis, Translation) | Subjective | — | 30 (Essay: 10, Letter: 5, Precis: 5, Translation Hindi-English: 10) |
| Total | — | 70 objective questions | 100 |
- Exam Duration: 2 hours (overall)
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted per wrong answer in the objective section
- Qualifying Condition: Subjective English Composition answers are checked only for candidates who secure 33% or more marks in General Knowledge
CPT (Computer Proficiency Test) Pattern
| Part | Test | Marks / Duration | Passing Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Spreadsheet Test | 10 marks, 10 minutes | 40% or more (4+ marks) |
| Part 2 | English Typing Test | Speed-based | 30 WPM (Formula: [No. of words typed − Mistakes] ÷ 10) |
- Part 2 (Typing Test) answers are evaluated only for candidates who clear Part 1 by scoring 4 or more marks in the Spreadsheet Test.
Subject-wise Syllabus
General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- History
- Freedom Movement
- Personalities
- Important National Facts
- Number of Players (Sports)
- Championships
- Winners
- Culture, Religion, Languages
- Wars and Neighbours
- Capitals
- Soil, Rivers, Mountains
- Ports and Inland Harbours
- Heritage and Arts
- Dance, Song, Flag, Monument
- Currencies
- Bird, Animal, Flower
- Discoveries
- Diseases and Nutrition
- Authors
- Defense
- Terms, Common Names, Abbreviations, Full Forms
English Composition
Objective Section:
- Unseen Passages / Comprehension
- Grammar
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Articles
- Verb and Tenses
- Adverb
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms
- Error Correction
- Idioms & Phrases
- Sentence Rearrangement
Subjective Section:
- Essay (150 words) — 10 marks
- Letter — 5 marks
- Precis — 5 marks
- Translation (Hindi to English) — 10 marks
Note: The broader grammar-topic list above appears in one source only and is included as commonly-tested objective-type areas. Candidates should confirm the exact scope against the official notification.
How to Download Syllabus
- Visit the official website at sssc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment or Notifications section on the homepage.
- Locate the Haryana Court Clerk Syllabus 2026 notification or link.
- Click on the syllabus PDF link to view or download the document.
- Save or print the syllabus for offline reference and exam preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Haryana Court Clerk Syllabus 2026? The syllabus covers two subjects — General Knowledge and English Composition — tested through objective and subjective questions in the Computer-Based Test.
Q2. What is the exam pattern for Haryana Court Clerk 2026? The exam is a 2-hour Computer-Based Test worth 100 marks, with 50 marks for General Knowledge (objective), 20 marks for English Composition (objective), and 30 marks for English Composition (subjective — essay, letter, precis, translation).
Q3. How many questions are asked in the Haryana Court Clerk exam? There are 70 objective-type questions in total — 50 from General Knowledge and 20 from English Composition — along with a subjective writing section.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the Haryana Court Clerk exam? Yes, 1/4th mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the objective section.
Q5. What is CPT and is it compulsory for Haryana Court Clerk? CPT stands for Computer Proficiency Test, a qualifying-only stage with a Spreadsheet Test and an English Typing Test. It is compulsory to clear, but marks from CPT are not added to the final merit list, which is based on CBT marks.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Coming Soon |
| Official Website | Click Here |