Quick Summary
CET (Common Eligibility Test) One Time Registration is a state-specific system — the best-known example is Haryana's CET OTR, which feeds into HSSC recruitment. This page explains the concept and links to the relevant state guide.
Overview
A Common Eligibility Test (CET) is a single qualifying exam used by some state governments to shortlist candidates for multiple Group C/D posts at once, instead of holding a separate exam for every post. One Time Registration for CET is the base candidate profile completed before appearing for that state's CET — it is then reused across the individual post-wise recruitment that follows.
Haryana CET OTR
Haryana runs the most widely searched CET One Time Registration system in the country, feeding into recruitment run by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC). See the dedicated guide below for portal links, registration steps and documents.
CET rules, eligibility and portal details vary by state and can change between cycles. Always confirm the current process on the relevant state's official recruitment website.
Other States
Some other states use similarly named common-eligibility or common-entrance systems for specific recruitment categories, though the exact structure, portal and eligibility rules differ from Haryana's CET. Check your state's staff selection commission or public service commission website for the equivalent current process.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. CET is not a single national exam — each state that runs one has its own separate registration system, eligibility rules and portal.
Haryana's CET One Time Registration, linked to HSSC recruitment, is the most widely searched version of this system.
No. Once your CET/OTR profile is complete, the same registration number is used to apply for individual post-wise notifications that follow.
Conclusion
If you're specifically looking for Haryana's CET registration, head to the dedicated Haryana CET guide linked above for exact steps and portal details.