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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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PhysicsAccording to Newton's third law of motion, for every action there is:
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
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
Take paper →Take any mock in your preferred language — use the language picker inside the mock to switch (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and 15 more).
HCS — Quick Practice
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 1-2% — State topper range
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellent score — Top 100 zone
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier — Premium postings
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong contender — Group A posts
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe qualification — Group B posts
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualification 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.
HPSC released the Mains admit card on June 22, 2026, for candidates who qualified the Prelims held on April 26. The Mains examination will be conducted over three days in two shifts daily, covering Hindi, English, and General Studies papers.
HPSC published the revised Prelims result on June 1, 2026, with marks for approximately 33,000 candidates. Around 1,899 candidates qualified for the Mains stage based on their performance in the screening test conducted on April 26.
The official answer key for HCS Prelims 2026 was released on April 28, with candidates given until April 30 at 5 PM to raise objections. A non-refundable fee of Rs. 250 was charged per question challenged.
The Haryana Public Service Commission released the official notification on January 30, 2026, announcing 102 vacancies across HCS Executive Branch and Allied Services. Online applications were accepted from February 6-26, 2026.
Application portal opens
passedSun, 8 Mar, 2026
Online registration begins for HCS 2026 (102 posts)
Application deadline
passedSun, 8 Mar, 2026
Last date to submit online application (5:00 PM)
Prelims admit card release
passedMon, 20 Apr, 2026
Hall ticket available for download at hpsc.gov.in
📍HCS Prelims examination
passedSun, 26 Apr, 2026
Screening test with GS Paper-I and CSAT Paper-II
Prelims answer key released
passedTue, 28 Apr, 2026
Objection window open until April 30
Prelims result declaration
passedSun, 31 May, 2026
Revised result with marks for all candidates
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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)
Mains admit card release
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026
Downloadable from June 22 for qualified candidates
📍HCS Mains examination (Day 1)
passedSat, 27 Jun, 2026
Hindi and English papers; two shifts (8:30 AM & 2:30 PM)
📍HCS Mains examination (Day 2-3)
passedSun, 28 Jun, 2026
General Studies Papers I-IV over two days
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
39 days awayThu, 20 Aug, 2026
Tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026
Numbers, magnitudes, percentages, ratios.