HPSC HCS Exam 2026
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HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the syllabus for the HCS Exam 2026. This guide covers the exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise topics.
Exam Overview:
- Exam Name: HPSC HCS Examination 2026
- Conducting Body: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
- Post Name: Haryana Civil Services (HCS) & Allied Services
- Exam Mode: Offline (Prelims: OMR, Mains: Descriptive)
- Exam Type: Objective (Prelims), Descriptive (Mains)
- Total Questions (Prelims): 200 (100 each paper)
- Total Marks (Prelims): 200
- Total Marks (Mains): 600
- Exam Duration (Prelims): 4 Hours (2+2)
- Exam Duration (Mains): 3 Hours per paper
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam + Main Written Exam + Interview
- Exam Language: English / Hindi
Prelims Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | |-------|------------------------------|-------|----------| | I | General Studies | 100 | 2 Hours | | II | Civil Services Aptitude Test | 100 | 2 Hours | | Total | | 200 | 4 Hours |
Mains Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | |-------|-----------------------------|-------|----------| | I | English & English Essay | 100 | 3 Hours | | II | Hindi & Hindi Essay | 100 | 3 Hours | | III | General Studies I | 100 | 3 Hours | | IV | General Studies II | 100 | 3 Hours | | V | General Studies III | 100 | 3 Hours | | VI | General Studies IV (Ethics) | 100 | 3 Hours | | Total | | 600 | |
Key Points:
- Prelims is a qualifying test.
- Mains is descriptive.
- Interview follows Mains.
- No negative marking for Prelims.
Download the Syllabus:
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