SarkariResultHome.comHPSC HCS Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details
Written by Monty on 10 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Haryana Public Service Commission · State: Haryana
The HCS syllabus of Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is available on its official portal. The official syllabus PDF is given in the Important Links table. Here is a simple guide to what to read and how to plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more HPSC updates on the HPSC Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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HCS: What This Page Covers
Here you get the exam overview of HCS, followed by the exam pattern, all in one place.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
HCS: 2026: Overview
The table below gives the 2026: overview of HCS, as it is given in the source.
| HPSC HCS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Overview |
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| Organisation-Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC); Post- Haryana Civil Services(HCS); Website- www.hpsc.gov.in |
| Category- Syllabus & Exam Pattern; Prelims Exam Subject: General Studies, Civil Services Aptitude Test; Mains Exam subject- English, Hindi, General Studies I to IV |
| Total Questions- Prelims: 200 (100 each paper); Total Marks- Prelims: 200, Mains: 600; Exam Duration- Prelims: 4 Hours, Mains: 3 Hours per paper |
| Selection Process-Prelims, Mains & Interview |
HCS: First Examination
The table below gives the first examination of HCS, as it is given in the source.
| Subject | Information |
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| General Studies | General Science.; Current events of national and international importance.; History of India and the Indian National Movement.; Indian and World Geography.; Indian Culture, Indian Polity, and Indian Economy.; General Mental Ability.; Haryana-Economy and people, Social, economic, and cultural institutions, and the language of Haryana |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT – Paper II) | Comprehension; Interpersonal skills, including communication skills; Logical reasoning and analytical ability; Decision making and problem solving; General mental ability; Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, order of magnitude, etc.-Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, date sufficiency etc. – Class X-level) |
HCS: Mains 2026
Check the mains 2026 for HCS in the table below.
| Subject | Information |
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| English & English Essay | Precis Writing; Comprehension of given passages; Essay; Usage and Vocabulary; General Grammar/Composition |
| Hindi & Hindi Essay | अंग्रेजी गद्यांश का हिंदी में अनुवाद; पत्र और संक्षेपण लेखन (Letter/Precis writing):; पत्र लेखन:; संक्षेपण (Precis):; हिंदी गद्यांश और पद्य की व्याख्या:; रचना (Composition):; मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ:उनका अर्थ और वाक्य प्रयोग।; वाक्य शुद्धि:अशुद्ध वाक्यों को व्याकरण के अनुसार सही करना।; विलोम, पर्यायवाची और वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द।; निबंध लेखन (Essay) |
| General Studies I | Indian Heritage & Culture; Art, literature, and architecture from ancient and modern India.; Modern Indian history; mid 18th entry to the present events and issues.; Freedom struggles: stages, ontribtor aorss regions.; Post Independence; World History; Industrial Revolution, World Wars, boundary redraws, and political ideologies; Indian Society; A feature of indian soiety, diversity; Women population, poverty, development, urbanization, globalization; Geography of the World/India.; World Physical Geography; Resore distribution; Factors affecting the location of industries; Geophysical phenomena- earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons; Haryana Specific issues |
| General Studies II | Politial & constittion; Separation of powers & dispute; Federal structure, power & finance; Comparison with the institutions of other nations; Legislatre & Exetive; Parliament & state legislature; Executive & Judiciary; Pressure groups; Constitutional & Statutory Bodies; Powers, functions, and appointments; Statutory, regulatory; Governane & Accountability; Transparency, e-governance; Role of civil services; International Relations; India’s relations with neighbours; Bilateral, regional; Impact of policies; International institutions |
| General Studies III | Indian Economy; Planning, resource mobilization, growth, development, and employment; Government Budgeting; Agriculture; Major crops, Irrigation systems; Agricultural marketing, storage; E-technology for farmers; Animal husbandry; Science & Technology; Applications in daily life; Achievements of indians; IT, Space; Environment & Disaster Management; Conservation, Pollution; Distasters types and managements; Security; Cybersecurity,; Border security; External & Development linkages |
| General Studies IV | Ethics Human interface; Essence, departments; Role of family; Human values; Attitude; content, structure, function; Moral & political; Social influence; Emotional intelligence; Application in governance; Probity in governance; Concept of public services; RTP, Transparency; Quality of service; Case studies; Public Administration Ethics; Ethical concerns in government; Ethical concerns; Laws, rules; corporate; Aptitude & Foundational values; Integrity, Non-partnership; Objective; Empathy |
HCS: Prelims
Keep these points in mind for HCS.
- Objective type
- Screening Test
- Candidates need to score 33% marks to qualify
HCS: Mains
The table below gives the mains of HCS, as it is given in the source.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
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| Paper I | English | 100 |
| Paper II | Hindi | 100 |
| Paper III | General Studies I | 100 |
| Paper IV | General Studies II | 100 |
| Paper V | General Studies III | 100 |
| Paper IV | General Studies Iv | 100 |
| Total | 600 |
HCS: Exam Preparation Tips
Exam Preparation Tips of HCS:
| Also check |
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| HPSC HCS Salary |
| HPSC HCS Previous Year Question Papers |
HCS: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
HCS: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier HPSC Notifications
Earlier HPSC notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all HPSC updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPSC Food Safety Officer Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 16 Oct 2026 |
| HPSC PGT ( Subject-Wise) Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| HPSC Assistant Engineer (AE) Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| HPSC PGT Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | 3069 | 26 Sep 2024 |
| HPSC Eligibility Criteria Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | 102 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| HPSC Food Safety Officer (Group-B) Admit Card 2026 Out: How to Download | Admit Card | 45 | 19 Oct 2026 |
HPSC HCS Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026 — PDF | Click Here |
| All HPSC updates | Open HPSC Recruitment |
| HPSC latest jobs | View jobs |
| HPSC admit cards | View admit cards |
| HPSC results | View results |
Complete HPSC Exam Timeline
Every stage of this Sarkari Naukri we have covered, from application to Sarkari Result:
| Stage | Post | Key date |
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| Syllabus | HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | — |
| Answer Key | HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 Released | 28 Apr 2026 |
HPSC HCS Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official HCS syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of HPSC. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the HCS syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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