HPSC HCS 2026 — Haryana Civil Services: Haryana's state civil services exam — SDM, DSP, Excise & Taxation Officer through HPSC Combined Competitive Examination.Vacancies: ~100-200. Salary: ₹56K–2L/mo. Age: 21-42 (Gen). State: Haryana.HPSC HCS (Haryana Public Service Commission — Haryana Civil Services) exam recruits for Group A and B posts in Haryana state administration — SDM, DSP, Excise & Taxation Officer, District Food & Supply Controller, and other district-level posts. The exam follows UPSC CSE pattern: Prelims (GS + CSAT), Mains (6 papers), and Interview.
Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026
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HPSC HCS 2026 — Haryana Civil Services
Haryana's state civil services exam — SDM, DSP, Excise & Taxation Officer through HPSC Combined Competitive Examination
Vacancies
~100-200
Salary
₹56K–2L/mo
Age
21-42 (Gen)
State
Haryana
📋Key Details
EducationBachelor's degree from recognized university
Age21-42 years (General). SC/BC: 47.
PrelimsPaper 1: GS (100 Qs). Paper 2: CSAT (100 Qs, qualifying).
Haryana focus20-30% questions on Haryana history, geography, culture, economy
📝Prelims (2 papers)
Paper 1: GS (100 MCQs, 200 marks). Paper 2: CSAT (100 MCQs, 200 marks — qualifying at 33%).
Paper 1: General Studies100 Qs · 200 marks
Paper 2: CSAT (Qualifying)100 Qs · 200 marks
Total200 Qs · 400 marks · 4 hours (2+2)
⚠️ Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
💰Posts & Salary
SDM(Revenue Administration)
₹80,000–1,00,000/monthDSP(Haryana Police)
₹80,000–1,00,000/monthETO(Excise & Taxation)
₹75,000–90,000/month📚Haryana GK Essentials
History: Kurukshetra (Mahabharata battlefield), Prithviraj Chauhan, Haryana in 1857 revolt, formation of Haryana (1966 from Punjab), Devi Lal and Haryana politics.
Culture: Haryanvi language and dialects, Saang (folk theater), Ragini singing, sports culture (wrestling, boxing — Olympics medalists), Surajkund Mela, Panipat weaving.
Geography: Aravalli extension, Shivalik hills, Yamuna and Ghaggar rivers, agricultural land (India's breadbasket), Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary.
Economy: Gurugram-Faridabad industrial belt, automobile industry (Maruti Suzuki), IT sector, Haryana's agricultural production (rice, wheat, mustard), Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway.
📅Important Dates
NotificationCheck hpsc.gov.in
📚Preparation Strategy
1.Haryana GK books by Ram Singh Yadav or Upkar Publication are standard references. Don't rely on generic GK books — they don't cover Haryana adequately.
2.HPSC gives the age limit of 42 years for General — most generous among state PSCs. This means more attempts possible. Use this advantage wisely.
3.Hindi is the medium of governance in Haryana — practice answer writing in Hindi for Mains if that's your stronger language.
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