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HPSC HCS is a combined competitive exam conducted in the state of Haryana to recruit candidates for multiple posts in the state offices. The full form of HCS is Haryana Civil Service.
Latest Notification
The HPSC HCS notification 2022 will be released in February 2022 (tentative), for 156 expected vacancies. The Prelims exam is going to be conducted in September 2022 (tentative).
Registration
Applicants can adhere to the following procedure to apply for the HPSC exam:
- Test-takers, first have to visit the official website to begin filling the application form.
- On the main page look for the HPSC Application form link and tap on the same.
- Post clicking on the same, an application window gets open.
- After that, candidates need to register by using a valid Email ID and password.
- Make sure that you don’t make any errors while filling the application form.
- Candidates have to upload all the needed documents along with submitting scanned photographs and signatures.
- Pay the application fee. Candidates can use their debit card, credit card or net banking to pay the application fees.
- Submit the application successfully. Candidates can pen down Reference number and save it for future use.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the HCS exam is based on three parameters including age limit, educational qualification, and physical standards.
Educational Qualifications Required for HCS
- A candidate applying for this exam must have completed his/her graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Also, the candidates in the final year of their graduation degree course are eligible to apply for the exam but the date of the final year mark sheet or score sheet must be before the closing date of HCS.
- The degree certificate/ mark sheet should be provided to the candidates before the HCS closing date.
- Post announcement of the exam, candidates get 30 days to complete the HCS application.
HPSC Age Limit
The following are the age brackets that the candidates appearing for HCS must fall into to be eligible for the exam.
- Minimum Age- 21 Years
- Maximum Age - 42 years
Age for the post of DSP
The candidates appearing for the posts of HPSC DSP must follow these age criteria.
- Minimum Age- 21 years
- Maximum Age- 27 years
The higher age limit for the individuals belonging to an unreserved category is 42 years (excluding DSP posts). While the minimum age required to appear for the exam is 21 years. The age of the candidate will be counted from January 1, 2022, of the exam year. There is some relaxation in the upper age limit for the candidates belonging to reserved categories:
| Category | Age relaxation (on Upper Age) | Maximum Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Backward classes A and B of (only Haryana ) | 5 years | 47 years |
| Candidates belonging to SC/ST Category | 5 years | 47 years |
| Females candidates unmarried (including divorced and separated females) | 3 years | 45 years |
| PH and PwD of Haryana | 10 years | 50 years |
| PH and PwD category (belonging to SC/ST category) | 15 years | 55 years |
Physical Standards for D.S.P post
To apply for the post of Haryana D.S.P, the candidates must meet the following physical eligibility standards.
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5’7”(170.18 cm) | 33” |
| Female | 5’2”(157.50 cm) | N/A |
Note: Male candidates are supposed to have a Chest with Expansion not lower than 34.5” (87.63 cm) while this requirement does not exist for the female candidates.
Application Fee
The Haryana Civil Service is the highest exam of the state and the application fee for the HCS application is different for the different candidates.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General category candidates | Rs 1000/- |
| Females candidates belonging to General category Female candidates belonging to General category and all reserved categories appearing from other States | Rs 250/- |
| Male & Female candidates belonging to SC/ BC-A/ BC -B/ ESM categories of Haryana only. | Rs 250/- |
| 6. For all PwD, candidates with Disabilities category | NIL |
Exam Pattern
Understanding the exam pattern thoroughly will help to plan the HCS preparation strategy accordingly. The candidates who are familiar with the exam pattern can have a smart preparation plan and make the most of the available time.
HCS Prelims Exam Pattern
The first exam, HCS Prelims exam is an objective-type question paper and candidates appearing for the prelims have to appear for two papers. The first paper is on General Studies while the second is the CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test). Both papers hold a weightage of 100 marks and 100 objective-type questions are asked.
The maximum time allotted for each paper is two hours. For each incorrect answer, one fourth mark will be deducted. From this year onwards, the HPSC HCS prelims exam will have two papers, but the HPSC HCS result will be prepared based on the marks obtained in General Studies Paper 1 only. However, the candidates must qualify CSAT paper 2 to be eligible for Mains.
HCS Mains Exam Pattern
Based on HCS Prelims results, the passing candidates will have to appear for the HCS Mains exam. This exam includes 5 compulsory conventional essay type question papers; the name of each paper, total marks and time allotted to each paper is disused below.
| Subject Name | Marks Allotted | Time allotted |
|---|---|---|
| English and English Essay | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Hindi (including Hindi Essay written in Devnagri Script) | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject 1 | 150 marks | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject 2 | 150 marks | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 marks | - |
HCS Personality Test
This is the last stage based on which candidates will be selected for the several posts. HCS personality test holds a weightage of 75 marks. Each year, shortlisted candidates have to appear for the HCS interviews at the commission's premises located in Panchkula.
The final merit list of the shortlisted candidates for HCS exam is prepared based on the total marks of 675. The candidates need to get a good score in the HCS main written and interview as marks obtained in HCS prelims will not be considered while preparing the final merit list.
Syllabus
The syllabus for HPSC HCS is quite big and hence, the preparation should be started at the earliest. The prelims is a qualifying exam which means, you should be thorough with the preparation in order to get selected for mains. This is possible when you understand the syllabus thoroughly.
HPSC HCS Preliminary Exam Syllabus
It consists of two papers i.e. General Studies & Civil Service Aptitude.
General Studies Syllabus
- General Science.
- Latest events of national and foreign importance.
- Indian History and National Movement in the country.
- Indian and World Geography.
- Culture of India, Polity and Economy of the country.
- General Mental Ability.
- Haryana–its Economy, and people.
Civil Service Aptitude Syllabus
- Comprehension
- Communication skills
- Logical reasoning
- Analytical ability
- Problem-solving skis
- General mental ability
- Numbers and their relations
- Data interpretation (including charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.)
HPSC HCS Mains Syllabus- Compulsory Subjects Syllabus
- English and English Essay Syllabus
Questions in English are designed to test a candidate's abilities to understand and write good English. English papers include précis writing expansion, tests in vocabulary and any other form of composition that may be suitable.
- Hindi and Hindi Essay (in Devnagri Script) Syllabus
Translation of an English passage into Hindi.
Explanation of Hindi passage into prose & poetry in the same language.
Composition (idioms, corrections etc.)
- General Knowledge Syllabus
This paper is designed to judge the candidate's knowledge and awareness related to current events. This section includes papers from historical, geographical and economic importance, with special reference to Haryana.
- Viva-Voce:
The Viva-voce section is included to test the personal qualities of the test-takers. This test is included to test the candidates’ awareness, intelligence, and general outlook. Importance will also be paid towards the physical appearance of the candidate. Vice Voce will be taken in Hindi or in English based upon the option selected by the candidates.
Eligibilty Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the HCS exam is based on three parameters including age limit, educational qualification, and physical standards.
Educational Qualifications Required for HCS
- A candidate applying for this exam must have completed his/her graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Also, the candidates in the final year of their graduation degree course are eligible to apply for the exam but the date of the final year mark sheet or score sheet must be before the closing date of HCS.
- The degree certificate/ mark sheet should be provided to the candidates before the HCS closing date.
- Post announcement of the exam, candidates get 30 days to complete the HCS application.
HPSC Age Limit
The following are the age brackets that the candidates appearing for HCS must fall into to be eligible for the exam.
- Minimum Age- 21 Years
- Maximum Age - 42 years
Age for the post of DSP
The candidates appearing for the posts of HPSC DSP must follow these age criteria.
- Minimum Age- 21 years
- Maximum Age- 27 years
The higher age limit for the individuals belonging to an unreserved category is 42 years (excluding DSP posts). While the minimum age required to appear for the exam is 21 years. The age of the candidate will be counted from January 1, 2022, of the exam year. There is some relaxation in the upper age limit for the candidates belonging to reserved categories:
| Category | Age relaxation (on Upper Age) | Maximum Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Backward classes A and B of (only Haryana ) | 5 years | 47 years |
| Candidates belonging to SC/ST Category | 5 years | 47 years |
| Females candidates unmarried (including divorced and separated females) | 3 years | 45 years |
| PH and PwD of Haryana | 10 years | 50 years |
| PH and PwD category (belonging to SC/ST category) | 15 years | 55 years |
Physical Standards for D.S.P post
To apply for the post of Haryana D.S.P, the candidates must meet the following physical eligibility standards.
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5’7”(170.18 cm) | 33” |
| Female | 5’2”(157.50 cm) | N/A |
Note: Male candidates are supposed to have a Chest with Expansion not lower than 34.5” (87.63 cm) while this requirement does not exist for the female candidates.
Exam Pattern
Understanding the exam pattern thoroughly will help to plan the HCS preparation strategy accordingly. The candidates who are familiar with the exam pattern can have a smart preparation plan and make the most of the available time.
HCS Prelims Exam Pattern
The first exam, HCS Prelims exam is an objective-type question paper and candidates appearing for the prelims have to appear for two papers. The first paper is on General Studies while the second is the CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test). Both papers hold a weightage of 100 marks and 100 objective-type questions are asked.
The maximum time allotted for each paper is two hours. For each incorrect answer, one fourth mark will be deducted. From this year onwards, the HPSC HCS prelims exam will have two papers, but the HPSC HCS result will be prepared based on the marks obtained in General Studies Paper 1 only. However, the candidates must qualify CSAT paper 2 to be eligible for Mains.
HCS Mains Exam Pattern
Based on HCS Prelims results, the passing candidates will have to appear for the HCS Mains exam. This exam includes 5 compulsory conventional essay type question papers; the name of each paper, total marks and time allotted to each paper is disused below.
| Subject Name | Marks Allotted | Time allotted |
|---|---|---|
| English and English Essay | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Hindi (including Hindi Essay written in Devnagri Script) | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject 1 | 150 marks | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject 2 | 150 marks | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 marks | - |
HCS Personality Test
This is the last stage based on which candidates will be selected for the several posts. HCS personality test holds a weightage of 75 marks. Each year, shortlisted candidates have to appear for the HCS interviews at the commission's premises located in Panchkula.
The final merit list of the shortlisted candidates for HCS exam is prepared based on the total marks of 675. The candidates need to get a good score in the HCS main written and interview as marks obtained in HCS prelims will not be considered while preparing the final merit list.
Syllabus
The syllabus for HPSC HCS is quite big and hence, the preparation should be started at the earliest. The prelims is a qualifying exam which means, you should be thorough with the preparation in order to get selected for mains. This is possible when you understand the syllabus thoroughly.
HPSC HCS Preliminary Exam Syllabus
It consists of two papers i.e. General Studies & Civil Service Aptitude.
General Studies Syllabus
- General Science.
- Latest events of national and foreign importance.
- Indian History and National Movement in the country.
- Indian and World Geography.
- Culture of India, Polity and Economy of the country.
- General Mental Ability.
- Haryana–its Economy, and people.
Civil Service Aptitude Syllabus
- Comprehension
- Communication skills
- Logical reasoning
- Analytical ability
- Problem-solving skis
- General mental ability
- Numbers and their relations
- Data interpretation (including charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.)
HPSC HCS Mains Syllabus- Compulsory Subjects Syllabus
- English and English Essay Syllabus
Questions in English are designed to test a candidate's abilities to understand and write good English. English papers include précis writing expansion, tests in vocabulary and any other form of composition that may be suitable.
- Hindi and Hindi Essay (in Devnagri Script) Syllabus
Translation of an English passage into Hindi.
Explanation of Hindi passage into prose & poetry in the same language.
Composition (idioms, corrections etc.)
- General Knowledge Syllabus
This paper is designed to judge the candidate's knowledge and awareness related to current events. This section includes papers from historical, geographical and economic importance, with special reference to Haryana.
- Viva-Voce:
The Viva-voce section is included to test the personal qualities of the test-takers. This test is included to test the candidates’ awareness, intelligence, and general outlook. Importance will also be paid towards the physical appearance of the candidate. Vice Voce will be taken in Hindi or in English based upon the option selected by the candidates.
