Haryana ADA Syllabus 2026 has been updated by HPSC following the Punjab and Haryana High Court directions. The Screening Test (Stage 1) will now have a minimum of 50% questions from Law subjects (Civil & Criminal Law) along with General Studies. The exam is scheduled for 21 June 2026. This comprehensive guide provides the complete revised syllabus, detailed exam pattern, selection process, and preparation strategy for the HPSC Assistant District Attorney (Group-B) recruitment.
Haryana ADA Syllabus 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant District Attorney (ADA) |
| Total Vacancies | 255 |
| Selection Process | Screening Test → Subject Knowledge Test → Interview |
| Screening Test Mode | Offline (OMR-based) Objective MCQs |
| Minimum Law Questions | 50% in Screening Test |
Stage 1: Screening Test Syllabus
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Section A: General Topics (Up to 50% Questions)
- General Science
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- History of India
- Indian and World Geography
- Indian Culture, Indian Polity and Indian Economy
- General Mental Ability (Reasoning and Analytical Abilities)
- Basic Numeracy (Class X level) and Data Interpretation
- Haryana GK (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture)
Section B: Law Topics (Minimum 50% Questions)
Civil Law:
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Indian Contract Act
- Indian Partnership Act
- Sale of Goods Act
- Hindu Law
- Mohammadan Law and Customary Law
Criminal Law:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Stage 2: Subject Knowledge Test Syllabus
1. Civil Law
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Indian Contract Act
- Indian Partnership Act
- Sale of Goods Act
- Hindu Law
- Mohammadan Law and Customary Law
2. Criminal Law
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Haryana ADA Exam Pattern 2026
Stage 1: Screening Test (Objective)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Objective MCQs |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Minimum Law Questions | 50% |
| Qualifying Marks | 25% |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Shortlisting | 10 times the vacancies |
Stage 2: Subject Knowledge Test (Descriptive)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Descriptive |
| Subjects | Civil & Criminal Law |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Weightage | 87.5% in final merit |
Stage 3: Interview
Weightage: 12.5% in final merit. Final merit is prepared from Stage 2 + Stage 3 marks only.
