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Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Prelims
Haryana PSC HCS Prelims — single objective paper, 100 MCQs in 2 hours.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~60 – 68 |
| 2023 | BC-A / BC-B / OBC |
2025
20 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
19 questions
Take paper →2022
19 questions
Take paper →2021
19 questions
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FULL20 questions · 120 min
Start mock →| ~55 – 64 |
| 2023 | SC | ~48 – 56 |
| 2023 | ST | ~40 – 48 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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What can I get from HCS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier — Final selection likely
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High performer tier
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong contender zone
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe qualifying range
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualifying zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Haryana Public Service Commission declared HCS Prelims Result 2026 on May 4, shortlisting 1,899 candidates for the Mains examination. The prelims were held on April 26 across multiple centers.
Source →HPSC released the official answer key for the April 26 Prelims on April 28, 2026. Candidates were allowed to raise objections from April 28-30 with a fee of Rs. 250 per objection.
Source →The Haryana Public Service Commission released admit cards for the HCS Prelims exam on April 20, 2026, six days before the scheduled examination date. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets from hpsc.gov.in.
Source →On January 13, 2026, HPSC revised the HCS exam pattern, increasing Prelims to 400 marks and introducing four General Studies papers in the Mains exam for upcoming recruitment cycles.
Source →📌HCS Mains Exam begins (Paper 1)
31 days awaySat, 27 Jun, 2026
Main Written Examination Day 1
📌HCS Mains Exam Day 2
32 days awaySun, 28 Jun, 2026
Main Written Examination continues
📌HCS Mains Exam concludes (Day 3)
33 days awayMon, 29 Jun, 2026
Final day of Main Written Examination
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General Science
General appreciation and understanding of science of everyday observation.
Current Events of National and International Importance
Recent current affairs at national and international level.
History of India and Indian National Movement
Broad understanding of Indian history in social, economic and political aspects.
Indian and World Geography
Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world.
Indian Polity and Governance
Constitution, political system and rights issues of India.
Economic and Social Development
Sustainable development, poverty, demographics, inclusion.
Haryana — History, Geography, Economy and Society
Haryana specific knowledge: history, geography, economy, polity and culture.
Reading Comprehension
Comprehension passages from English and Hindi.
Interpersonal Skills
Communication and interpersonal effectiveness.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Syllogism, statement-conclusion, arguments and reasoning.
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Situational judgement and ethical reasoning.
General Mental Ability
Direction sense, blood relations, ranking and arrangement.
Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
Numbers, magnitudes, percentages, ratios.