Karnal, July 25 -- In a unique initiative, dharamshalas belonging to various religious and caste-based communities across Haryana have come forward to provide free accommodation and meals to candidates and their parents arriving for the common eligibility test (CET) this weekend.

The CET will be conducted in four shifts at 834 examination centres across all 22 districts of Haryana and in Chandigarh on July 26 and 27. Approximately 13.48 lakh candidates are expected to appear for recruitment to Group C and D posts.

This exam is a key part of Haryana's recruitment process for Group C posts-including roles in the police, prisons, and home guards-excluding teaching positions, posts for ex-Agniveers, and Group D jobs that require less than a...