The HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus 2026 covers Group 55 recruitment for Work Supervisor posts under the Haryana Staff Selection Commission. This HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus guide breaks down the exam pattern and the full subject-wise topic list, straight from the official syllabus published at hssc.gov.in, so you know exactly what to study before you open a single PDF.
HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus Exam Pattern
Group 55 recruitment follows the standard two-stage HSSC process. Stage one is the Common Eligibility Test (CET) — 100 questions, 100 marks, roughly 90–105 minutes, covering general awareness, reasoning, Hindi, English and quantitative aptitude. Clearing CET plus the socio-economic criteria stage qualifies you for the group-specific written exam, which is where the HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus below actually applies.
The HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus for the written exam splits into weighted parts:
- General awareness, reasoning, mathematics, science, history (including Haryana-related history), current affairs, literature, geography, civics, environment, culture, etc.—20% weightage
- Computer terminology, fundamentals, word software, Excel software, PowerPoint, internet, web browsing, communication, emails, downloading and uploading data on websites, etc.—10% weightage
- Subject-related syllabus — 70% weightage
HSSC notes on the official document that this weightage is tentative and may vary, so treat it as a study-time guide rather than a locked question count.
HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus 2026 (Subject-Wise)
The subject-specific block of the HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus spans the following areas. Here is the complete breakdown.
Importance of safety and general precautions: What is a related instruction? System including store procedures, professional prospects, etc. Drawing instruments, equipment’s materials, their use, care & maintenance, and safety precautions. Introduction to the BIS code of practice and architectural drawings. Geometrical drawing – definition, construction of plain geometrical figures Principles, representation and construction of different types of scales Graphic scales are recommended scales for drawing with reference to IS codes. Choice of scales. Types of lines and different conventional representations as per IS. Definition and types of projections. Methods of projection as per IS. Projection of points, lines, planes and solids. Sections of solids and their true shapes. Principle of isometric projection, difference between isometric drawing & isometric projection.
Building materials: Clay products like bricks, tiles, terracotta, earthenware; stoneware, stone, cement, lime, sand, timber, glass, paints, texture, etc. Introduction: Sequence of construction of a building. Names of different parts of the building. Brick masonry – principles of construction of bonds, stone masonry, terms used, composite masonry and strength of walls. Timber: Structure Indian timber uses and tools and equipment used. Scaffolding. Purpose, causes of failure of foundation, bearing capacity of soils, dead load, live load, wind load and seismic load. Examination of ground.
Types of foundation. Drawing of footing foundation, setting out of building on ground excavation, shoring & simple machine foundations. Simple design of foundation. Damp-proof course, Sources and effects of dampness, method of prevention of dampness in building Their classifications, plane survey, geodetic survey, purpose of survey, and instruments used in survey. Nature of surveyor’s work – importance of system. Common terms and definitions used in surveying conventional signs used in field books and survey maps.
Linear measuring instruments used by surveyors, their descriptions and uses. Types of chain and chain survey, compass survey, levelling & contouring. Field book types – methods of entry of check lines – its importance. Locations of details – types of off-sets and their limit-town survey traversing with chain procedure in plotting chain lines skeleton, its check and filling in details. Introduction to theodolite, temporary adjustment of theodolite – procedure in setting up – method of measurement of horizontal & vertical angles and height Instruments and accessories – their uses and description level book.
Differential: levelling application of chain and levelling to building construction. Plotting, preparation of contour computing earthwork by spot level and contours. Setting out work. Road construction materials – stone, bitumen, bituminous materials, etc. Road: Introduction to roads, general principles of alignment. Classification and construction of different types of roads Introduction to the bridge and the component parts of the bridge.
Classification of culverts (IRC) Bridge types, location of a bridge, tunnels. Types of mortar & concrete proportion and mixing. Plastering and pointing. White washing & distempering. Types of ground floor and methods of constructing granolithic, mosaic brick tiles, etc. floors with finishing and polishing Arches & lintels- Technical terms, forms of brick and stone, form work and cantering. Market forms and sizes. Carpentry joint terms Classification of joints. Door: Parts of the door, location, sizes, and types Windows and ventilators: including steel windows and ventilator fixtures and fastening used in doors. Windows and ventilators.
Roof: Pitched roof types, roof covering, and component parts of roof. Theory of trussing, king and queen post trusses. Steel truss terms, form materials, and planning and designing of stairs. Details of construction. Residential building. Principles of planning. Orientation of local building bye-laws, including IS code, type of residential building, rooms, services, and utilities, which constitute a dwelling house. Estimating. Method and find out quantities for a single-storey residential building. Flooring: Different types of floors, materials used in the floor and construction process. Modern finishing works, including false ceiling, etc., with interior decoration. Painting, protective and decorative coatings Protective material paint – uses, different types, ingredients. Varnish – uses, different types, ingredients.
Plastering–purpose of plastering, proportion, curing, purpose of curing, plastering method Use of plumbing tools Materials used in plumbing – ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic, Different types of pipes and fittings Joints – GI, PVC, AC, SW, CI, lead, steel – Properties and use in plumbing work Method of cutting and joining elbow joint, socket joint, tee joint, reducing elbow joint, floor trap joint Protection of the lining of different types of pipes for Piped Water Supply System (PWSS) Repairing and spares of different hand pumps` Water supply sources of water: water requirements, purification Storage of water, distribution of water Sources of Water, Intake Jetty water demand and standard for different areas. Mineral matter, hardness, causes of scale formation & their removal.
Water Purification: Treatment plants for different groundwater contaminants, treatment plants for surface water, storage of water – overhead reservoirs, ground-level reservoirs Pumps – its importance for agricultural & industrial applications. Classification of pumps, their prime movers, parts and operation safety. Classification of reciprocating pump construction operation. Installation techniques for reciprocating pumps.
Tools and equipment required & procedure. Submersible pump construction, operation and selection of appropriate type. Procedure to recondition, install and test submersible pumps. Causes of failures and remedial measures Types of Tube-well/River Lift Irrigation: Tube-well Assembly, Diameter and thickness of pipe, Measurement of discharge, static water level, pumping water level, and drawdown size of gravel/coarse sand in respect of the tube well.
Laying of pipeline for distribution of water to field: List of materials for tube well/river Lift Irrigation Scheme, drawing section of trenches for laying pipe, various pipe joints, spout chamber, Alignment of pipeline for distribution of water. R&D gauges, velocity, clamping & measurements. Irrigation Practices Types of Irrigation, GCA, CCA, crop & base period, irrigation efficiency, duty, delta River racking (river meat, spurs, gorge, marginal embankment), embankment (construction & failure), different types of hydraulic structures (DAM, barrage & weir, aqueduct, syphon, super passage, inlet and outlet, etc.).
chemical properties: Significance of different properties • Hydration of cement • Selection of cement • Storage of cement • Factors affecting strength of cement • Rejection of cement AGGREGATE • Classification (IS: 383) • Grading • Characteristics (grading, fineness modules) • Bulking of fine aggregate • Deleterious substances • Factors affecting strength of concrete Water requirement for hydration & workability • Effect of impurities present in water admixture •Waterproofing and permeability-reducing admixture Construction chemicals •Interpretation of specifications • Meaning of terms • Functions • Classification (IS: 4082) •Waterproofing and permeability-reducing admixture Classification & specifications Related calculations of concrete
Classification of concrete according to grade, weight & methods of mixing Ready mixed concrete, self-levelling concrete, nominal mixed and design mixed concrete Properties of concrete Workability & consistency Segregation, Bleeding Strength, Durability, Impermeability, Volume stability form work & bar bending General and detailed specification. Estimating and costing: Need and importance Types of estimate Items of work Measurement of items Calculation of quantities of various items, estimate of one room building by centre line method and separate wall method
Annual Repair
White washing, flooring Replacing of glass, Re-polishing of floor Removal of stains from terrace and floor, Special repair, Foundation failure: strengthening of foundation Rectification of leaking roof Repair the expansion joint. Construction equipment: Classification Selection of Equipment Sources of equipment Excavation equipment: tractor Bull dozer excavator Hoisting equipment: crane pulley Cable way conveying equipment Belt conveyor rope way Pumping equipment, drilling equipment Types of drills Classification of drill Drill bit selection of drilling pattern
How to Prepare for the HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus Exam
Start with the subject-specific block of the HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus first — it carries the heaviest weightage and is where real differentiation between candidates happens, since general awareness and computer knowledge sections overlap with every other HSSC group. Work through each topic area systematically, and revisit the subject list above every week so nothing slips through before exam day.
Don’t skip the common portion either. Haryana-specific general awareness and basic computer knowledge are easy marks that candidates often under-prepare because they’re focused on the technical syllabus.
Frequently Asked Questions: HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus
What is the HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus for Group 55?
The HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus covers the weighted sections listed above, compiled directly from the official document published by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission.
Is the HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus the same every year?
HSSC periodically updates its syllabus documents, and it explicitly marks the weightage listed against each section as tentative. Always check hssc.gov.in/examsyllabus for the latest version before you finalise your preparation.
Do I need to clear CET before attempting this exam?
Yes. HSSC recruitment follows the standard two-stage process: you first clear the Common Eligibility Test (CET), then sit for the group-specific written exam that follows the HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus covered in this guide.
Official Notification and Source
This HSSC Work Supervisor Syllabus is compiled directly from the official Group 55 – Work Supervisor Syllabus published by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission. Always cross-check the latest version and any amendments against the official document before you finalise your preparation.
Download the official syllabus PDF and check current recruitment notices at hssc.gov.in/examsyllabus.
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