NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) Examination Guide
Haryana Civil Services (Executive) & Allied Services
2025 examination cycle · Haryana PSC (HPSC)
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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22/2026
Total vacancies
102
HCS (Executive Branch)
24
Preliminary examination
26 April 2026
Main examination
27–29 June 2026
Current stage
Interview/personality test
2025 cycle tracker
- Application6–26 February 2026
- Preliminary examination26 April 2026
- Preliminary result/continuations4 May–1 June 2026
- Main written examination27–29 June 2026
- Personality Test/Viva-VoceAugust–September 2026 scheduleYou are here
- Final result and service allocationAfter interviews
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About HPSC HCS
What is HPSC HCS?
HPSC Advertisement 22/2026, published 30 January 2026, conducts the HCS (Executive Branch) and Allied Services Examination labelled 2025 for 102 posts, including 24 HCS (Executive Branch) vacancies.
Applications ran from 6 to 26 February. The Preliminary examination was held on 26 April 2026, its result first published on 4 May with continuation results through 1 June, and the Main written examination ran from 27 to 29 June.
The current official schedule places interviews/personality tests in August and September 2026. Candidates must use HPSC's candidate-wise schedule rather than an assumed common interview date.
Latest HPSC HCS Updates
Verified updates, newest first
HPSC HCS Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | HCS and Allied Services |
| Preliminary | GS 100 + CSAT 100 |
| CSAT | Qualifying at 33% |
| Main | Six papers × 100 = 600 |
| Personality Test | 75 marks |
| Final merit | 675 marks |
HPSC HCS 2025 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | Published | |
| Application opening | Closed | |
| Application deadline | Closed | |
| Preliminary examination | Completed | |
| Preliminary result | Published | |
| Main examination begins | Completed | |
| Main examination ends | Completed |
HPSC HCS Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
The Advertisement 22/2026 application window is closed. Candidates now in the interview stage should use the official schedule and call-letter/document instructions.
The original form, fee receipt, photograph/signature and all degree, category and Haryana-status records should match the claims selected online.
Do not submit a new application or payment for this cycle through a third party.
| Candidate category | Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD of Haryana | Nil |
| Haryana women, EWS, DSC, OSC, BC-A/BC-B NCL and ESM categories listed | ₹250 |
| DESM reserved-category claim listed in the advertisement | ₹250 |
| DESM unreserved and all remaining candidates | ₹1,000 |
- Use the exact category wording and eligibility in the advertisement before applying the lower fee.
HPSC HCS Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Educational qualification
BA/BSc/BCom or equivalent
- Degree must be from a recognised university or equivalent.
- Qualification must satisfy the advertisement by the required date.
Most allied posts
18–42 years
- Age is measured on 1 January 2026.
- Apply only the relaxation and Haryana-category status supported by documents.
DSP
18–27 years
- DSP uses a separate ordinary upper age.
- Physical standards and medical fitness apply as notified.
Category concessions
Advertisement-specific
- SC/BC/PwBD and other relaxations differ by claim.
- Read the full relaxation table rather than adding concessions automatically.
HPSC HCS Interview Schedule and Call Letter
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The cycle is at the August/September 2026 interview stage; use the candidate-wise official schedule.
Verify date, reporting time, venue and original-document list from HPSC.
HPSC HCS Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Preliminary examinationGS + qualifying CSAT; 1:12 shortlist to Main
- Main written examinationSix 100-mark papers; 600 marks
- Personality Test/Viva-Voce75 marks; about 1:3 shortlist
Final merit · 675 marks
- Main written examination 600 marks · 88.9%
- Personality Test/Viva-Voce 75 marks · 11.1%
HPSC HCS Preliminary pattern
| Paper | Marks/time | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100; 2 hours | Determines screening score |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test | 100; 2 hours | Qualifying at 33% |
- 0.25 negative marking applies; follow the five-option/unattempted-question rules exactly.
HPSC HCS Main and Personality Test
| Paper/stage | Marks/time | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| English | 100; 3 hours | Minimum 33% |
| Hindi | 100; 3 hours | Minimum 33% |
| General Studies I–IV | 100 each; 3 hours each | Main aggregate |
| Personality Test/Viva-Voce | 75 | Final merit |
- The notification requires 45% aggregate in Main plus 33% in each English and Hindi, subject to its PwBD provision.
HPSC HCS Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Preliminary combines General Studies with qualifying CSAT.
- Main comprises English, Hindi and General Studies I–IV.
- Use HPSC's official syllabus page and Advertisement 22/2026 for topic, language and qualifying detail.
Preliminary General Studies
100-mark screening paper used for shortlist ranking.
CSAT
100-mark qualifying paper requiring 33%.
English and Hindi
100 marks each; minimum 33% in each under the notification.
General Studies I–IV
Four 100-mark Main papers contributing to the 600 Main total.
HPSC HCS Preliminary Final Answer Keys
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Final Preliminary answer keys were published on 2 May 2026.
Use HPSC's final keys for authoritative review.
HPSC HCS Result Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Preliminary result and continuations are published; final selection follows the interview stage.
The initial Preliminary result appeared on 4 May, with continuation results through 1 June.
HPSC HCS Cut-off Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No separate current category cut-off table is reproduced from the official material reviewed.
Do not infer cut-offs from a roll-number result or an unofficial score predictor.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
Advertisement 22/2026 covers 102 HCS and Allied Services vacancies with different role, age and physical requirements.
- 24 HCS (Executive Branch) posts.
- Allied posts include DSP, taxation, food/civil supplies, cooperative, transport and revenue roles listed in the notification.
- Service allocation depends on merit, eligibility, roster and preference.
HPSC HCS 2025 recruitment snapshot
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 102 |
| HCS (Executive Branch) | 24 |
| Other services | DSP and multiple allied Class I/II posts listed in the advertisement |
HPSC HCS Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- At interview stage, prioritise the official document checklist and service preferences.
- Review Haryana governance, economy and current issues against the official syllabus and application claims.
- Use previous HCS papers to support structured interview explanations, not to predict questions.
- Check the candidate-wise interview schedule repeatedly for official changes.
HPSC HCS Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
HPSC provides an official Previous Question Papers page and separate syllabus and answer-key archives.
HPSC HCS Frequently Asked Questions
How many HPSC HCS vacancies are there?
102 in Advertisement 22/2026, including 24 HCS (Executive Branch) posts.
What is the current HCS stage?
The written stages are complete and the cycle is at the August/September 2026 interview stage.
When was HCS Prelims held?
26 April 2026.
When was HCS Main held?
27 to 29 June 2026.
What degree is required?
BA, BSc, BCom or an equivalent recognised degree under the advertisement.
Is CSAT qualifying?
Yes, at 33%; General Studies Paper I determines the Preliminary screening score under the rules.
What is the final merit total?
675: 600 Main written marks plus 75 Personality Test/Viva-Voce marks.
Where is the interview date?
Use HPSC's candidate-wise official schedule; there is no safe single generic date.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
Related State Civil Service Examinations
Compare written-merit structures, interview weights and service-specific age rules.
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