HPSC 2026
Haryana Public Service Commission Recruitment — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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HPSC 2026 Overview
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is the constitutional body mandated to conduct recruitment examinations for Group A and Group B administrative officers across the state of Haryana.
The marquee recruitment under HPSC is the Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) & Allied Services (HCS) Examination. Successful candidates are appointed to premier state executive cadres including Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO), and Tehsildar.
The HPSC examination follows a rigorous three-tier selection process modeled after the UPSC Civil Services: Preliminary Examination (General Studies + CSAT), Mains Written Examination (Descriptive papers including Hindi, English, Essay, GS, and Optional subject), followed by a comprehensive Personality Test / Viva-Voce.
HPSC 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 15 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 1 December 2026 |
| Official Website | https://hpsc.gov.in |
HPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce, or equivalent from a recognized university
Age Limit
21–42 years (as on 1st January 2026)
SC/BC candidates of Haryana receive 5 years upper age relaxation (Age limit for DSP is 21–27 years)
Nationality
Citizen of India
Check Your HPSC Eligibility
Official Norms: SC/BC candidates of Haryana receive 5 years upper age relaxation (Age limit for DSP is 21–27 years)
HPSC Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Objective OMR)
Mains Written Examination (Descriptive)
Personality Test / Interview (Viva-Voce)
HPSC Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims (Paper 1 — GS & Paper 2 — CSAT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Paper 1) | 100 | 100 |
| CSAT Aptitude (Paper 2 — Qualifying 33%) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Mains Examination (Descriptive)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English & Essay | 5 | 100 |
| Hindi & Essay (in Devanagari script) | 5 | 100 |
| General Studies | 20 | 200 |
| Optional Subject Paper | 8 | 200 |
| Total | 38 | 600 |
HPSC Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Studies & State Affairs
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HPSC Posts — Which is Best?
HPSC offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
HCS (Executive Branch) / SDM Group A TOP PICK | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | fast |
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Group A | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | fast |
HPSC Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
HPSC Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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HPSC 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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HPSC Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Civil Services GS & Optional Selection (Month 1–4)
- ›Study Indian Polity, Modern History, Economy, and Haryana State affairs for Prelims Paper 1
- ›Ensure 33%+ in CSAT Paper 2 by practicing reading comprehension and quantitative reasoning
- ›Select and complete the syllabus for your one Optional Subject (200 marks in Mains)
- ›Solve previous 5 years HPSC HCS Prelims papers
Phase 2: Mains Answer Writing & Interview Preparation (Month 5–8)
- ›Practice daily descriptive answer writing for General Studies (200 marks)
- ›Practice Hindi and English essay and letter drafting under 3-hour timer
- ›Revise optional subject notes with previous year question solutions
- ›Stay updated on Haryana policy initiatives, industrial corridors, and agricultural schemes for the Interview
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