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HCS 2026 exam held; Shishya's tracker has no announced date for the next exam yet. Official site: hpsc.gov.in.
Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Prelims
Haryana PSC HCS Prelims — single objective paper, 100 MCQs in 2 hours.
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HCS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 42 years (General)21-42 for General. OBC: +3, SC/ST/BC-A/BC-B: +5, Ex-servicemen Haryana: as per state rules.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Hindi + Sanskrit/Punjabi proficiency required at Mains for specific posts.
HCS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 100 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~60 – 68 |
| 2023 | BC-A / BC-B / OBC | ~55 – 64 |
| 2023 | SC | ~48 – 56 |
| 2023 | ST | ~40 – 48 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
HCS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
HCS — Deputy Collector / DySP / SDM (entry)
Pay Level 11 (Haryana)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹85,000 – ₹98,000 (Chandigarh, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
HCS — Frequently asked questions
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Previous year papers
97 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2023
19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2022
19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2021
19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 100)
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HCS — Quick Practice
SET20 questions · 120 min
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General Studies (Paper I)
53 QsCivil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II — Qualifying)
59 Qs
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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.
Outstanding — State toppers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Top 1-2% of all HCS Prelims candidates
- •Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — guaranteed first choice of service and posting
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Haryana Police, fast-track to SP cadre
- •Principal Secretary track positions — with strong Mains and Interview performance
- •Likely to secure posting in Chandigarh, Gurugram, or district of choice
- •Consider UPSC preparation alongside if age permits
Excellent — Top rankers
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top scorers in Prelims examination
- •Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — Deputy Commissioner cadre, premium postings likely
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police — Haryana Police HQ or Gurugram/Faridabad commissionerate
- •District & Sessions Judge (Junior Division) — Haryana Judicial Service equivalent
- •Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — Group A, policy roles
- •High probability of service of choice with preferred location
Very good — Top tier services
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent Prelims score, well above cut-off
- •Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — IAS equivalent at state level, Group A Gazetted
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Haryana Police, direct Group A promotion track
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — Group A, pay level 10
- •Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) — revenue administration, Group A
- •Strong position for top service preference in final allocation
Good score — HCS contenders
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong Prelims qualification across all categories
- •Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — Deputy Commissioner track, Group A
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — preferred posting districts
- •Assistant Commissioner (Excise & Taxation) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 8
- •District Attorney — Haryana Legal Service, Group A
- •Higher chances for choice of service in Mains allocation
Moderate — General category threshold
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Likely to clear Prelims for General category (cut-off approximately 50-55%)
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Haryana Police cadre, Group B Gazetted
- •Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) — District administration posts
- •District Food & Supplies Controller — Group B
- •Enterprise Promotion Officer — pay level 7
- •Haryana Education Service (HES) — Lecturers in government colleges
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify under SC/ST/OBC categories (cut-offs vary 30-45% typically)
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Haryana Police, Group B Gazetted
- •Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO) — Group B
- •Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies) — pay level 7
- •Need strong Mains preparation to convert Prelims qualification
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.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The Haryana Public Service Commission released the HCS Mains admit card on June 22, 2026, for the examination scheduled from June 27-29, 2026. Candidates qualified through the revised prelims result can download their hall tickets from hpsc.gov.in.
HPSC released a revised HCS Prelims Result 2026 on June 1, updating earlier results from May 4, 13, and 20. The revision impacts candidates shortlisted for the mains examination scheduled for June 27-29, 2026.
HPSC issued the final answer key for both General Studies and CSAT papers on May 2, 2026, allowing candidates to verify responses and calculate scores after the April 26 exam.
HPSC released the official notification on January 30, 2026 for 102 vacancies under HCS Executive Branch and Allied Services. Applications were accepted from February 6-26, 2026, with the prelims exam held on April 26, 2026.
Important dates
Mains admit card released
passedMon, 22 Jun, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comMains hall ticket available for download
📍Mains exam (3 days)
passedSat, 27 Jun, 2026
Reportedcompetition.careers360.comMains exam conducted from June 27-29, 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected interview date has passed
ExpectedInterview stage tentatively in August/September 2026
Syllabus
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General Studies (Paper I)
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.
Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II — Qualifying)
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.
Data Interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables and data sufficiency.
English Language Comprehension
Class X level English comprehension and grammar.