The Society for Centralized Recruitment of Staff in Subordinate Courts (SSSC) has officially moved forward with the recruitment process for the Haryana Court Clerk position. Following the successful completion of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) held between 24 August and 7 September 2026, the release of the answer key is a pivotal milestone for thousands of candidates.
Overview of Haryana Court Clerk Recruitment 2026
Managed by the SSSC, this recruitment under Advertisement No. 36C/SSSC/HR/2026 aims to fill clerk vacancies within the Punjab and Haryana High Court's jurisdiction. Below is the summary of the examination and answer key timeline:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | High Court of Punjab and Haryana |
| Post | Clerk |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Exam Name | Haryana High Court Clerk Exam 2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 August to 7 September 2026 |
| Answer Key | To Be Released |
| Answer Key Mode | Online |
| Answer Key Format | |
| Objection Start Date | 14 September 2026, at 4:00 PM |
| Objection Last Date | 16 September 2026, at 4:00 PM |
| Objection Fee | Rs.25 Per Objection |
| Official Website | sssc.gov.in |
Steps to Download Haryana High Court Clerk Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
- Go to the Recruitment section on the homepage.
- Find the link for Haryana High Court Clerk Answer Key 2026.
- Click on the relevant shift-wise answer key link.
- The answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
- Download the PDF and check the correct answers.
- Save the answer key to calculate the probable score.
Information Included in the Answer Key
- Exam Name
- Post Name
- Exam Date
- Shift
- Question Number
- Correct Answer/Option
- Answer Key Set
- Instructions for Raising Objections
How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key
If you identify any discrepancies, the SSSC provides an objection window. Ensure your submission is evidence-based.
- Visit the official SSSC website.
- Open the Haryana Court Clerk Answer Key/Objection link.
- Access the candidate response and provisional answer key.
- Select the question against which you want to raise an objection.
- Mention the proposed correct answer.
- Provide appropriate reasons and documentary proof supporting the objection.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of ₹25 per objection.
- Submit the objection within the prescribed deadline.
- Save the acknowledgement or confirmation for future reference.
Understanding Scoring and Qualifying Criteria
The exam is structured to test both objective knowledge and subjective communication. The objective component consists of 70 questions (50 General Knowledge and 20 English Composition), each carrying 1 mark. To qualify, candidates must achieve:
- A minimum of 33% marks in each objective subject.
- A minimum of 40% aggregate marks overall.
Note: The subjective English Composition section, worth 30 marks, will only be evaluated if the candidate meets the 33% threshold in the General Knowledge objective section.