- The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has officially announced the advance exam schedule for the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) (Ex. Br.) & Other Allied Services Examination – 2025 (leading to 2026 exams). Candidates preparing for these prestigious positions can check the complete schedule below.
- The Preliminary Examination is scheduled on 26 April 2026, and the Mains Examination from 27 June 2026 to 29 June 2026. All eligible candidates are advised to prepare accordingly and monitor the official website for the full notification and admit cards.
HPSC HCS Exam Date 2026
- Organization: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
- Post Name: Haryana Civil Services (HCS) (Ex. Br.) & Other Allied Services
- Exam Dates: Prelims – 26 April 2026; Mains – 27 to 29 June 2026
- Exam Mode: Prelims – Offline Objective; Mains – Offline Descriptive
- Official Website: hpsc.gov.in
- Admit Card Release: 7-10 days before each exam stage
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the advanced schedule for the HCS and Allied Services Examination. This notification is crucial for candidates preparing for these Group A/B administrative positions in Haryana. The selection process includes Prelims (objective screening), Mains (descriptive written), and Interview/Personality Test, with only qualified candidates advancing to the next stage.
| HPSC HCS Exam Date 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Haryana Civil Services (HCS) (Ex. Br.) & Other Allied Services |
| Exam Dates | Prelims: 26 April 2026; Mains: 27 to 29 June 2026 |
| Exam Timing | To be mentioned on Admit Card (Usually 2-3 Hours per paper) |
| Admit Card Date | 7-10 Days Before Each Stage |
| Exam Mode | Offline Written (Prelims: Objective; Mains: Descriptive) |
Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation. Here’s what candidates need to know for HCS:
Prelims (Objective)
- GS – 100 marks (counts for screening merit)
- CSAT – 100 marks (qualifying, 33%)
- Shortlisting: 12× posts to Mains
Mains (Subjective • 600)
- English & Essay – 100
- Hindi & Essay – 100
- GS-I – 100 • GS-II – 100 • GS-III – 100 • GS-IV – 100
- Shortlisting to Interview: 3× posts
Interview (Personality Test)
- 75 marks: leadership, decision-making, awareness, communication
- Final Merit = 600 (Mains) + 75 (Interview)
HCS Syllabus 2026 – Overview
Prelims – GS (100)
- General Science, current events (India & world)
- History of India & National Movement
- Indian & World Geography
- Polity & Economy (Constitution, PRIs, development)
- Haryana GK – society, economy, culture, languages
Prelims – CSAT (100)
- General Mental Ability, reasoning & analytical ability
- Qualifying with 33%
Mains – Language Papers (each 100)
- English: Precis, comprehension, vocabulary/usage, grammar, essay
- Hindi: Translation (EN→HI), letter/precis, prose/poetry explanation, grammar, essay
Mains – General Studies (4×100)
- GS-I: History, Heritage, Culture, Geography, Society
- GS-II: Polity, Governance, Constitution, IR
- GS-III: Economy, Environment, Sci-Tech, Internal Security
- GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude
Interview (Personality Test)
- 75 marks: Leadership, decision-making, awareness, communication
- Final Merit = 600 (Mains) + 75 (Interview)
Educational Qualification
- Graduate degree (any discipline) from a UGC-recognized university. Final-year students may apply if the result date precedes the application closing date.
Age limit for HCS
- General posts: 18–42 years.
- DSP: 18–27 years.
Relaxations (Haryana):
- SC/ST, BC-A/BC-B, Unmarried/Widow/Judicially separated women, Wives of disabled military personnel: +5 yrs (max 47)
- PwD (Haryana): +10 yrs (up to 50); PwD + SC/BC/EWS: +15 yrs (up to 55)
- Haryana Govt. employees (Regular): up to 45 (4+ yrs service; 3 chances after 42)
- Haryana Govt. employees (Ad-hoc/Contract): Age = Actual − Years of Service (max 52), one-time
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Age = Actual − (Service + 3 yrs break), within limits