HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026
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HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026 has been officially released by the Haryana Public Service Commission for the Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) and Allied Services Examination. It covers detailed topics for both Prelims (objective screening test) and Mains (descriptive papers), helping aspirants prepare strategically for the three-stage selection process: Prelims, Mains, and Interview/Personality Test. The syllabus aligns closely with UPSC patterns but includes strong Haryana-specific focus in General Studies.
HPSC HCS Prelims and Mains Syllabus: Click Here
HPSC HCS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Exam Name | Haryana Civil Services (HCS) & Allied Services Exam 2026 |
| Official Website | www.hpsc.gov.in |
| Stages | Prelims (Screening), Mains (Written), Interview |
| Prelims Subjects | General Studies (Paper I), CSAT (Paper II) |
| Mains Subjects | English & Essay, Hindi & Essay, General Studies I to IV |
| Total Marks (Prelims) | 200 (qualifying nature for Paper II) |
| Total Marks (Mains) | 600 |
HPSC HCS Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims Exam Pattern
The Prelims is an objective-type screening test with two papers of 100 marks each (total 200 marks). Paper I (General Studies) counts for shortlisting; Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying (minimum 33% required). Negative marking of 0.25 applies.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Studies | 100 | 2 Hours | Objective | Screening |
| II | Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) | 100 | 2 Hours | Objective | Qualifying |
| Total | - | 200 | 4 Hours | - | - |
Mains Exam Pattern
The Mains is descriptive with six compulsory papers (total 600 marks), each of 3 hours duration. No optional subjects (shift from previous pattern). Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in language papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English & English Essay | 100 | 3 Hours |
| II | Hindi & Hindi Essay | 100 | 3 Hours |
| III | General Studies I | 100 | 3 Hours |
| IV | General Studies II | 100 | 3 Hours |
| V | General Studies III | 100 | 3 Hours |
| VI | General Studies IV (Ethics) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Total | - | 600 | - |
HPSC HCS Prelims Syllabus 2026
Paper I: General Studies
- General Science
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic
- Indian Culture, Indian Polity and Indian Economy
- General Mental Ability
- Haryana-specific: Economy and people; Social, economic and cultural institutions; Language of Haryana
Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and problem solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy (Class X level) – numbers, relations, order of magnitude
- Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency – Class X level)
HPSC HCS Mains Syllabus 2026
Paper I: English & English Essay
- Precis Writing
- Comprehension of given passages
- Essay Writing
- Usage and Vocabulary
- General Grammar and Composition
Paper II: Hindi & Hindi Essay (Devanagari Script)
- Translation of English passage into Hindi
- Letter and Precis Writing
- Explanation of Hindi Prose and Poetry passages
- Composition: Idioms, proverbs, sentence correction, synonyms/antonyms
- Essay Writing
Paper III: General Studies I
- Indian Heritage, Culture, Art, Literature and Architecture (Ancient to Modern)
- Modern Indian History, Freedom Struggle and Post-Independence India
- World History (18th century onwards) – Industrial Revolution, World Wars, etc.
- Indian Society – diversity, women issues, globalisation effects
- World and Indian Physical Geography, resource distribution, geophysical phenomena
- Haryana-specific social, economic and cultural issues
Paper IV: General Studies II
- Indian Constitution, Polity and Governance
- Separation of powers, federal structure, comparison with other countries
- Parliament, State Legislatures, Executive and Judiciary
- Statutory, regulatory and constitutional bodies
- International Relations – India’s bilateral relations, global institutions
- Haryana Governance and Policies
Paper V: General Studies III
- Indian Economy – planning, growth, budgeting, employment
- Agriculture, irrigation, marketing, e-technology for farmers, animal husbandry
- Science & Technology – developments and everyday applications
- Environment, Ecology, Conservation, Pollution and Disaster Management
- Internal Security, Cyber Security, Border Management
- Haryana-specific economic and development issues
Paper VI: General Studies IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
- Ethics and Human Interface, human values, attitude
- Emotional Intelligence, moral thinkers
- Public/Civil Service values, probity in governance, transparency
- Case studies on ethical dilemmas in administration
How to Download HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026 PDF
- Visit the official HPSC website: www.hpsc.gov.in
- Go to the Syllabus section under Examination.
- Click on the link for “Syllabi for the Preliminary Examination as well as Main Written Examination for the posts of Haryana Civil Service (Ex. Br.) and Allied Services notified on 07.01.2026”.
- Download the PDF directly.
HPSC HCS Preparation Tips 2026
- Start with the official syllabus and previous year papers.
- Focus heavily on Haryana GK (economy, culture, schemes, language).
- For Prelims: Build current affairs and CSAT accuracy.
- For Mains: Practice answer writing, essays, and case studies daily.
- Make a timetable covering static + dynamic topics with regular revision.
