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Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Prelims
Haryana PSC HCS Prelims — single objective paper, 100 MCQs in 2 hours.
Updated 28 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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HCS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 42 years (General)21-42 for General. OBC: +3, SC/ST/BC-A/BC-B: +5, Ex-servicemen Haryana: as per state rules.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Hindi + Sanskrit/Punjabi proficiency required at Mains for specific posts.
HCS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 100 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~60 – 68 |
| 2023 | BC-A / BC-B / OBC | ~55 – 64 |
| 2023 | SC | ~48 – 56 |
| 2023 | ST | ~40 – 48 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
HCS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
HCS — Deputy Collector / DySP / SDM (entry)
Pay Level 11 (Haryana)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹85,000 – ₹98,000 (Chandigarh, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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2025
100 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2024
100 में से 20 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2023
100 में से 19 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2022
100 में से 19 प्रश्न
ये प्रश्न हल करें →2021
100 में से 19 प्रश्न
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HCS — Quick Practice
FULL20 प्रश्न · 120 मिनट
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General Studies (Paper I)
54 QsCivil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II — Qualifying)
63 Qs
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What can I get from HCS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Outstanding — top 1-2% HCS
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Haryana Civil Service (HCS) — Deputy Commissioner with choice district allocation
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Gurgaon/Faridabad/Panchkula urban postings likely
- •Assistant Commissioner (preferred cadre choice) — Group A, all departments
- •Extremely high Prelims score; among state's top civil service aspirants
- •Final rank typically in top 20-50 if Mains performance matches
- •Career trajectory towards District Collector/SP positions accelerated
Elite category — top HCS posts
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Haryana Civil Service (HCS) — Deputy Commissioner, preferred district postings likely
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — premium postings in urban districts
- •Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) — fast-track promotion prospects
- •Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) — Group A, executive magistrate powers
- •Deputy Director (all departments) — Group A technical/administrative posts
- •Among top Prelims qualifiers; choice postings available with strong Mains + Interview
Top tier — HCS Group A likely
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Haryana Civil Service (HCS) — Deputy Commissioner cadre, Group A (General category)
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A, high probability across categories
- •Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — Group A, excise & taxation department
- •District Employment Officer — Group A post, labour department
- •Deputy Director (Industries) — Group A, technical cadre
- •Excellent Prelims performance; Group A posting highly likely with decent Mains score
Strong Mains contender
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) — Group A, Deputy Commissioner track
- •HCS Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A, good chance for General category
- •Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) — Group A post, district administration
- •District Attorney — Group A, legal services cadre
- •Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) — Group A, revenue administration
- •Strong position for all HCS Group A services with good Mains performance
Mains qualifier — mid tier
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •HCS Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A Service, executive cadre
- •Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO) — Group B Gazetted post
- •Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) — realistic for OBC candidates
- •District Food & Supply Controller — Group B post, departmental cadre
- •Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Societies) — Group B, pay level 7
- •Likely to clear Prelims; final posting depends on Mains + Interview
Borderline qualifying zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for Mains under reserved categories (SC/BC)
- •HCS Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A, possible for reserved categories
- •Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) — marginal chance for OBC/SC candidates
- •Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO) — Group B, reserved category contenders
- •Requires strong Mains performance to secure final selection
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →ताज़ा ख़बरें
The Haryana Public Service Commission released the HCS Mains admit card on June 22, 2026, for the examination scheduled from June 27-29, 2026. Candidates qualified through the revised prelims result can download their hall tickets from hpsc.gov.in.
HPSC released a revised HCS Prelims Result 2026 on June 1, updating earlier results from May 4, 13, and 20. The revision impacts candidates shortlisted for the mains examination scheduled for June 27-29, 2026.
HPSC issued the final answer key for both General Studies and CSAT papers on May 2, 2026, allowing candidates to verify responses and calculate scores after the April 26 exam.
HCS 2026 notification released for 102 posts
78 दिन पहलेHPSC released the official notification on January 30, 2026 for 102 vacancies under HCS Executive Branch and Allied Services. Applications were accepted from February 6-26, 2026, with the prelims exam held on April 26, 2026.
महत्वपूर्ण तारीख़ें
Prelims revised result published
बीत गयाMon, 1 Jun, 2026
Revised result updating earlier declarations
Mains admit card released
बीत गयाMon, 22 Jun, 2026
Mains hall ticket available for download
📍Mains exam (3 days)
बीत गयाSat, 27 Jun, 2026
Mains exam conducted from June 27-29, 2026
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
बीत गयाTue, 1 Sept, 2026
Interview stage tentatively in August/September 2026
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General Studies (Paper I)
General Science
General appreciation and understanding of science of everyday observation.
Current Events of National and International Importance
Recent current affairs at national and international level.
History of India and Indian National Movement
Broad understanding of Indian history in social, economic and political aspects.
Indian and World Geography
Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world.
Indian Polity and Governance
Constitution, political system and rights issues of India.
Economic and Social Development
Sustainable development, poverty, demographics, inclusion.
Haryana — History, Geography, Economy and Society
Haryana specific knowledge: history, geography, economy, polity and culture.
Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II — Qualifying)
Reading Comprehension
Comprehension passages from English and Hindi.
Interpersonal Skills
Communication and interpersonal effectiveness.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Syllogism, statement-conclusion, arguments and reasoning.
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Situational judgement and ethical reasoning.
General Mental Ability
Direction sense, blood relations, ranking and arrangement.
Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
Numbers, magnitudes, percentages, ratios.
Data Interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables and data sufficiency.
English Language Comprehension
Class X level English comprehension and grammar.