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News18
a day ago
- News18
HSSC Fake Website Racket Busted, Mastermind Nabbed In Gorakhpur
Last Updated: The fraudulent site mimicked the HSSC portal for CET 2025 registration, collecting fees through QR codes. The Haryana Police arrested the key accused behind a cyber fraud that targeted job seekers through a fake Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) website on Friday, as reported by PTI. According to Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Haryana, Sumita Misra, the main accused—whose name has not yet been disclosed—was operating a counterfeit portal created to resemble the official HSSC site. He was arrested from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. A total of six people have been taken into custody in connection with the scam—four from Gorakhpur, one from Kurukshetra, and one from Fatehabad, PTI reported. Misra explained that the gang designed a fake website that closely imitated the HSSC portal for CET 2025 registration. Hosted on a third-party domain, the site collected registration fees through QR codes, deceiving unsuspecting candidates into making payments. Once the scam came to light, the HSSC complained to the Sector-5 Police Station in Panchkula. The fraudulent website was promptly removed from Google, and the QR code used for payments was deactivated. As per an official statement, at least 77 candidates were duped, with a total fraud amounting to approximately Rs 22,530. Panchkula DCP Srishti Gupta, who is leading the investigation, urged candidates to use only official government websites ending in . and to avoid transactions through QR codes or UPI IDs. 'Anyone found exploiting the dreams of young aspirants will face strict legal action," she said, adding that suspicious links or payment requests should be immediately reported to the nearest police station or the cybercrime helpline. The investigation is being carried out under the supervision of Haryana Police Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj. Meanwhile, the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the written examination for Assistant Professor (Hindi) posts, conducted on June 1, 2025. The move comes in response to serious allegations of a paper leak, technical disruptions, and security lapses at several exam centres in Panchkula. According to the Commission, the exam faced significant technical problems, particularly related to the printing and sealing of question papers. However, HPSC clarified that there was no evidence of intentional tampering or an organised paper leak. First Published: June 07, 2025, 16:00 IST
The Print
2 days ago
- The Print
Haryana: Gang behind fake HSSC website busted, main conspirator arrested from Gorakhpur
In all, six people are currently in police custody, four from Gorakhpur, one from Kurukshetra, and one from Fatehabad, in connection with the scam, she said. Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Haryana, Sumita Misra, said the man, whose name was not revealed, operated the fraudulent portal he created. He was arrested from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, she said. Chandigarh, Jun 6 (PTI) The Haryana Police has arrested the key person behind a cyber racket that targeted job aspirants through a fake Haryana Staff Selection Commission website, an officer said on Friday. Misra said the gang used a fake website designed to mimic the official portal of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) for CET 2025 registration. The site was hosted on a third-party domain and used for collecting money from unsuspecting candidates via QR codes in registration fees, she said. After the scam was detected, the HSSC filed a complaint at Sector-5 Police Station, Panchkula, and the fake website was removed from Google and the QR code deactivated, she said. According to an official statement, around 77 candidates were duped of approximately Rs 22,530 through the scam. Panchkula Deputy Commissioner of Police Srishti Gupta, who is leading the investigation, said, 'We advise all candidates to use only official websites with a ' domain and avoid making payments through QR codes or UPI IDs. Anyone caught exploiting the aspirations of our youth will face strict legal consequences.' She added, 'If any candidate comes across suspicious links or payment requests, they should immediately report the matter to the nearest police station or the cyber crime helpline.' The team worked under direct provision of Haryana Police Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj. PTI SUN VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Haryana SSC CET recruitment 2025: Check dates, eligibility, deadline & more
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has shared the notification for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025. The registration began on May 28 and will continue till June 12. The application process will be submitted online through the official website, The CET exam will be held to recruit eligible candidates for various Group C and Group D posts in the state government. The last date to register for the HSSC is June 12. The commission has not shared any exam date so far, but it is expected to take place in June or July. How to apply for Haryana CET 2025? Here are the simple steps to apply for the Haryana CET 2025: Visit the official website, On the home page, check for the 'Online Registration' link. Enter your login credentials, i.e., your mobile number and captcha code, and complete OTP verification. Submit your personal and academic details, and upload a photo and signature. Pay the required fee as per your category. Submit the form and download the printout for future reference. Haryana CET 2025: Application fee The last date to apply is June 12 and the last date to pay examination fee is June 14, 2025, by 6 pm. Here's the application fee for candidates: There is no fee for the mains examination for either Group C or D. Haryana CET 2025: Eligibility criteria Candidates need to be 12th pass to apply for the Group C posts and must be Class 10th passed to apply for the Group D posts. The age limit is 18 to 42 years. However, there would be upper age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, unmarried women, widows, and ex-servicemen as per government rules. Haryana CET 2025 Exam format and syllabus The CET 2025 will take place in offline mode in OMR sheets. A total of 100 questions will be asked in Hindi and English and there would be no negative marking. The questions would be asked from multiple subjects which includes awareness, Haryana general knowledge, mathematics, reasoning, general science, Hindi, English, and computers. Students will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the 100-marks paper. The weightage of Group C main exam would be 20 per cent to Haryana GK, 10% to computers, and 70% to the relevant subject. Haryana CET Exam 2025: 31 lakh candidates to appear The CET exam aims to fill a total of 50,000 vacancies across Group C and D. As per official notification, '31 lakh youth are estimated to appear for the CET exam.' The CET has not been held for the past three years, that led the backlog in the recruitment.
Scroll.in
27-05-2025
- General
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Haryana CET 2025: Applications open for Group C, D government jobs tomorrow
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) will officially open the application window for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025 tomorrow, May 28 and close on June 12, 2025. The CET is a mandatory exam for recruitment to Group C and Group D posts across various state government departments. Once opened, interested candidates can apply for the exam through the official website The examination date is yet to be announced. Once a candidate qualifies the CET, their score remains valid for three years, allowing them to apply for multiple vacancies during this period without retaking the exam. Steps to apply for CET 2025 Visit the official portal Click on the CET 2025 registration link. Create a login ID Fill the form, pay the fee, and submit to complete registration Save the confirmation page for future reference Here's the official notification. Eligibility Criteria
News18
27-05-2025
- General
- News18
Haryana CET Notification Out, Registration Starts Tomorrow; Exam Pattern & Other Details
Last Updated: The Haryana CET 2025 notification is out, with registration starting tomorrow, May 28. Over 31 lakh candidates are expected to apply for this crucial exam. Haryana CET Notification: The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the notification for the Haryana Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2025 on May 27. The exam is conducted for recruitment to various Group C and Group D posts in the state government. As per the notification, the online application process will begin on May 28, 2025, and remain open until June 12, 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website, Applicants must pay the examination fee while submitting the application form. The last date to pay the fee is June 14, 2025 (by 6 PM). The exam date is yet to be announced, but is expected to be held in June or July 2025. The test will be conducted in offline mode (OMR-based) and the question paper will be bilingual—available in both Hindi and English. Eligibility Criteria For Group C posts, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. For Group D, the minimum qualification is Class 10 pass. The age limit is 18 to 42 years, with relaxations provided for SC/ST/OBC candidates, unmarried women, widows, and ex-servicemen, as per government norms. Candidates are advised to thoroughly check the official notification before applying. Exam Pattern And Syllabus The Haryana CET 2025 will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and there will be no negative marking. The syllabus includes topics such as General Awareness, Haryana General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, Hindi, English, and Computer knowledge. For Group C main exam, the weightage will be distributed as follows: Importantly, the CET score will remain valid for three years, and candidates can appear for the test multiple times within this period. The Haryana government expects over 31 lakh candidates to appear for the CET 2025, especially since the exam has not been held in the past three years. Many aspirants were left without a chance to compete for government jobs due to the absence of the CET during this period. Over 50,000 vacancies are expected to be filled across Group C and D categories. For the main exam, the top 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted based on CET scores. The CET has become a mandatory gateway for recruitment in Haryana, streamlining the selection process and offering a level playing field for lakhs of job seekers across the state. First Published: May 27, 2025, 10:43 IST
