HCS — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (36)
HPSC has announced the HCS Mains exam schedule for candidates who qualified in the April 26 Prelims. The Mains examination will be conducted from June 27 to June 29, 2026, in two shifts each day. Admit cards are available for download from June 22, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Aug 2026
The Haryana Public Service Commission released a revised result for the HCS Preliminary Examination held on April 26, 2026. The revised result was published on June 1, 2026, following earlier declarations in May.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Aug 2026
The Haryana government amended the HCS examination syllabus in January 2026. The preliminary exam marks increased from 200 to 400, and the Mains exam will now have six descriptive papers of 100 marks each, totaling 600 marks with four General Studies papers.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Aug 2026
HPSC made the admit card available for download from June 22, 2026, for candidates who qualified the prelims. The mains examination will be conducted over three days in two shifts each day, covering Hindi, English, and General Studies papers.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
HCS Mains 2026 admit card released by HPSC
27 Jun 2026The Haryana Public Service Commission has released admit cards for the HCS Mains examination scheduled from 27-29 June 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official HPSC website using their registration details.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jul 2026
Marks for all candidates who appeared in the HCS Preliminary Examination conducted on April 26, 2026 were made available on May 2, 2026. The final answer key for both General Studies (Paper-I) and CSAT (Paper-II) was also published.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Aug 2026
HPSC made the HCS Mains 2026 admit card available for download from June 22, 2026, on its official website. Candidates who qualified in the Prelims held on April 26 can now download their hall tickets for the three-day Mains exam starting June 27.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Jun 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Jul 2026
HPSC released the Prelims Result on May 4, 2026 for candidates who appeared in the exam held on April 26. Qualified candidates will now appear for the Mains examination scheduled from June 27 to 29, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jun 2026
HPSC notification released in early February 2026 confirmed 102 total posts across HCS Executive Branch, DSP, and other allied services, with applications accepted from February 6-26, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Jun 2026
The revised HCS Prelims Result was released on June 1, 2026, containing roll number-wise marks for approximately 33,000 candidates who appeared in the screening test held on April 26. The result PDF includes Paper-I (GS) and Paper-II (CSAT) scores.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Jun 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Jul 2026
The Commission released the revised result on 1 June 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Prelims exam held on 26 April 2026. Approximately 33,000 candidates' marks have been published in roll number-wise PDF format on the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jul 2026
HPSC released the complete exam calendar on January 19, 2026, announcing Prelims on April 26, Mains from June 27-29, and Interview/Personality Test scheduled for August-September 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The official notification released in January 2026 announced recruitment for 102 posts across HCS Executive Branch and Allied Services. The application window ran from February 6 to February 26, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
HPSC announced the prelims result on May 4, 2026, following the examination held on April 26. The commission later released revised results after processing OMR sheets, with marks made available on the official website.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online application window for HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services Examination 2025 closed on February 26, 2026 at 5 PM. Applications were accepted from February 6 through the official HPSC website hpsc.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jun 2026
Haryana Public Service Commission released the Prelims Admit Card on April 20, 2026. The offline OMR-based preliminary examination was conducted on April 26 in two sessions across various centers in Haryana.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jun 2026
HPSC released the official exam schedule on January 19, 2026, confirming Prelims on April 26 and Mains from June 27-29. The recruitment is for 102 posts under HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jun 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Jul 2026
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.
Read full notice →Archived 31 Jul 2026
Haryana Public Service Commission released the HCS Prelims Result on May 4, 2026, following the April 26 exam. Candidates can now check their roll number-wise marks for both General Studies (Paper-I) and CSAT (Paper-II) on the official website hpsc.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Jun 2026
Haryana Public Service Commission released the HCS Prelims Result on May 4, 2026, in roll number-wise marks list format. Candidates shortlisted can now prepare for the Mains exam scheduled from June 27-29, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jun 2026
The Haryana Public Service Commission declared HCS Prelims Result 2026 on May 4, shortlisting 1,899 candidates for the Mains examination. The prelims were held on April 26 across multiple centers.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jun 2026
HPSC published the official answer keys for both GS and CSAT papers on April 28, 2026. Candidates had until April 30 (5 PM) to submit objections through the online portal with supporting evidence and required fee.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Jun 2026
The official answer key for the April 26 exam was released on April 28, with objections accepted until April 30 at Rs. 250 per question. Final key reviewed based on candidate submissions.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jun 2026
HPSC opened the objection portal from 28 April to 30 April 2026, allowing candidates to challenge the official answer key for both General Studies and CSAT papers with a fee of Rs. 250 per question.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jul 2026
HPSC announced recruitment for 102 posts across HCS Executive Branch and Allied Services including DSP, ETO, BDPO and other Group A and B positions. The online application window was open from 6 February to 26 February 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Jul 2026
HPSC released the official answer key for the April 26 Prelims on April 28, 2026. Candidates were allowed to raise objections from April 28-30 with a fee of Rs. 250 per objection.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jun 2026
HPSC released the official answer key for HCS Prelims 2026 on April 28, with the objection portal open until April 30 at 5:00 PM. Candidates could challenge answers by paying Rs. 250 per question through the online portal.
Read full notice →Archived 29 Jun 2026
The preliminary examination was held in two sessions (10 AM-12 PM and 3-5 PM) across multiple centers in Haryana for 102 posts including HCS (EB), DSP, ETO, and allied services.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jun 2026
Haryana Public Service Commission released the admit cards for HCS Preliminary Examination on April 20, 2026. Candidates were required to download their hall tickets using registration number and date of birth from hpsc.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Jun 2026
Admit cards for the April 26 examination were made available on the official portal. Candidates downloaded hall tickets using their mobile number and logged in to check exam center details.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jun 2026
The Haryana Public Service Commission released admit cards for the HCS Prelims exam on April 20, 2026, six days before the scheduled examination date. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets from hpsc.gov.in.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jun 2026
Haryana Public Service Commission released the official notification on January 30, 2026, for HCS (Executive Branch) and Allied Services posts. Applications were accepted from February 6 to February 26, 2026, through the official website.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Jun 2026
HPSC announces exam pattern revision for HCS
25 Mar 2026On January 13, 2026, HPSC revised the HCS exam pattern, increasing Prelims to 400 marks and introducing four General Studies papers in the Mains exam for upcoming recruitment cycles.
Read full notice →Archived 1 Jun 2026
Older dates (68)
HCS Final Result expected
Sun, 6 Dec, 2026Tentative final merit list publication
Archived 24 Aug 2026
Final Result Announcement (Expected)
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Final merit list expected by late 2026 after interview completion
Archived 22 Jun 2026
HCS Interview/Personality Test expected to begin
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026Anticipated interview phase for qualified Mains candidates
Archived 24 Aug 2026
Final result declaration (tentative)
Mon, 12 Oct, 2026Merit list based on combined Mains and Interview marks
Archived 6 Jul 2026
HCS Mains Result expected
Wed, 7 Oct, 2026Tentative Mains result declaration
Archived 24 Aug 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected window end)
Sat, 12 Sept, 2026Final stage of HCS selection process
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Interview/Personality Test (Expected)
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Final stage expected in August-September 2026 for Mains-qualified candidates
Archived 22 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Examination Day 3
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Final day of Mains exam (June 29, 2026)
Archived 24 Aug 2026
📍HCS Mains Examination Day 2
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Second day of Mains exam (June 28, 2026)
Archived 24 Aug 2026
📍HCS Mains Examination Day 1
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026First day of 3-day Mains exam (June 27, 2026)
Archived 24 Aug 2026
Expected Interview/Personality Test window
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Final stage of selection carrying 75 marks; schedule announced after Mains result
Archived 15 Jun 2026
HCS Mains admit card download begins
Sat, 22 Aug, 2026Download hall ticket from hpsc.gov.in for Mains exam
Archived 24 Aug 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026Tentatively scheduled for August 2026; exact dates to be announced after Mains results
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
Thu, 20 Aug, 2026Tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Personality Test / Interview
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026Expected in August-September 2026 for Mains-qualified candidates
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected window start)
Thu, 13 Aug, 2026Expected in August 2026 for candidates qualifying Mains; carries 75 marks
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Expected Mains Result announcement
Wed, 12 Aug, 2026Shortlist for Personality Test/Interview stage expected in August
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍Mains exam continues (Days 2-3)
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Main examination concludes on June 29, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍Mains exam (Day 1)
Mon, 27 Jul, 2026First day of Main Written Examination on June 27, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Mains admit card release
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Admit cards available for download from June 22, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam (Day 3)
Mon, 29 Jun, 2026Final day of descriptive Mains examination
Archived 22 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam (Day 3)
Mon, 29 Jun, 2026Final day of Mains examination; six descriptive papers across three days
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam concludes (Day 3)
Mon, 29 Jun, 2026Final day of Main Written Examination
Archived 1 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Day 3 (General Studies papers)
Mon, 29 Jun, 2026Final day of Mains examination
Archived 29 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam Day 3 (General Studies papers)
Mon, 29 Jun, 2026Final day of Mains examination; results expected in coming weeks
Archived 6 Jul 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam (Day 2)
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Second day of Mains examination
Archived 22 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam (Day 2)
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Second day of Mains examination
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam Day 2
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Main Written Examination continues
Archived 1 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Day 2 (General Studies papers)
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Second day of Mains examination
Archived 29 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains examination (Day 2-3)
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026General Studies Papers I-IV over two days
Archived 31 Jul 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam Day 2 (General Studies papers)
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Second day of three-day Mains examination
Archived 6 Jul 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam (Day 1)
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026First day of three-day Mains examination covering General Studies papers
Archived 22 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains examination begins
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026Three-day Mains exam (June 27-29) for qualified candidates
Archived 8 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam (Day 1)
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026First day of three-day Mains examination for candidates who qualified Prelims
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam begins (Paper 1)
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026Main Written Examination Day 1
Archived 1 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains Day 1 (Hindi & English papers)
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026First day of three-day Mains examination; two shifts per day
Archived 29 Jun 2026
📍HCS Mains examination (Day 1)
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026Hindi and English papers; two shifts (8:30 AM & 2:30 PM)
Archived 31 Jul 2026
📍HCS Mains Exam Day 1 (English & Hindi papers)
Sat, 27 Jun, 2026Conducted in two shifts; admit card released on 22 June 2026
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Mains admit card release
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Downloadable from June 22 for qualified candidates
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Expected Mains Admit Card release
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026Mains hall tickets typically issued 7-10 days before exam date
Archived 15 Jun 2026
HCS Prelims Result declared
Thu, 4 Jun, 2026Result released on May 4, 2026 with qualified candidates' roll numbers
Archived 22 Jun 2026
Prelims result declaration
Sun, 31 May, 2026Revised result with marks for all candidates
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Prelims result declared
Mon, 4 May, 2026Roll number-wise scorecard with Paper-I and Paper-II marks
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Prelims Result declared
Mon, 4 May, 2026May 4, 2026 - Roll number-wise marks list published for screening to Mains
Archived 15 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement
Mon, 4 May, 2026Result declared on May 4, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Official answer key published
Tue, 28 Apr, 2026Standard question booklets and answer keys released
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Prelims answer key released
Tue, 28 Apr, 2026Objection window open until April 30
Archived 31 Jul 2026
HCS Prelims Exam conducted
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026Prelims exam was held on April 26, 2026 in two sessions
Archived 22 Jun 2026
📍HCS Prelims examination
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026Preliminary exam with GS (Paper-I) and CSAT (Paper-II)
Archived 8 Jun 2026
📍Prelims Exam conducted
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026April 26, 2026 - Two papers: General Studies and CSAT held in two shifts
Archived 15 Jun 2026
📍HCS Prelims exam conducted
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026Prelims screening test held on April 26, 2026
Archived 29 Jun 2026
📍HCS Prelims examination
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026Screening test with GS Paper-I and CSAT Paper-II
Archived 31 Jul 2026
📍HCS Prelims Exam (past - reference)
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026Conducted on 26 April 2026; screening test for Mains
Archived 6 Jul 2026
📍Prelims exam day
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026Preliminary examination held on April 26, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card released
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026Hall ticket available for download on hpsc.gov.in
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Prelims admit card released
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026HCS Prelims hall ticket made available on April 20, 2026
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Prelims admit card release
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026Hall ticket available for download at hpsc.gov.in
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Notification release
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Official notification published on January 30, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window opens
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Online application portal activated
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Last date to apply
Thu, 2 Apr, 2026Application deadline at 5:00 PM on February 26, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026Online registration begins for HCS 2026 (102 posts)
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Application deadline
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026Last date to submit online application (5:00 PM)
Archived 31 Jul 2026
Application deadline (past - reference)
Sun, 1 Mar, 2026Last date to apply was 26 February 2026; 102 vacancies announced
Archived 6 Jul 2026
Application deadline
Wed, 25 Feb, 2026Last date to submit online application and pay fee (5:00 PM)
Archived 8 Jun 2026
Application window closed
Wed, 25 Feb, 2026Last date to apply was February 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Application portal opened
Sun, 22 Feb, 2026Online registration started on February 6, 2026
Archived 29 Jun 2026
Application portal opened
Thu, 5 Feb, 2026Online registration began for HCS (Executive Branch) & Allied Services
Archived 8 Jun 2026
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