The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) successfully conducted the HCS (Executive Branch) & Other Allied Services Preliminary Examination 2026 on Sunday, 26th April 2026. Thousands of candidates appeared in the exam across multiple examination centres in Haryana. Candidates who are preparing for next year’s HPSC HCS examination can download the HPSC HCS Question Paper PDF 2026, which has been provided in this article for the General Studies paper held in the morning shift and for the evening shift, the paper will also be shared here.
HPSC HCS Prelims Question Paper 2026 Out
The HPSC Prelims 2026 exam consists of two objective-type papers: General Studies and CSAT, with each paper conducted for 2 hours, testing candidates on a wide range of analytical and conceptual skills. While the General Studies paper is considered for merit, the CSAT paper is qualifying in nature.
| Particular | Details |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Exam Name | HCS (Ex. Br.) & Other Allied Services Examination 2025–26 |
| Advertisement No. | 22/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 26th April 2026 (Sunday) |
| Shift Timings | Paper I (General Studies)- 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Paper II (CSAT)- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based Objective Type) |
HPSC HCS Question Paper 2026 PDF (GS Paper 1)
The general studies paper of 26th April 2026, conducted from 10 am to 12 noon, has been shared below. Candidates can download the question paper pdf and check which questions were asked in the GS Paper 1.
The General Studies paper in the HPSC HCS Prelims 2026 covers a broad range of topics, including:
- General Science — Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Current Events — National and International importance
- History of India and the Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography — Physical, Social, Economic
- Indian Culture and Heritage
- Indian Polity and Governance — Constitution, political system, panchayati raj
- Indian Economy — Planning, economic development, agriculture
- Haryana General Knowledge (GK) — History, culture, geography, and current affairs of Haryana
HPSC HCS Prelims 26 April Exam Analysis 2026
Based on candidate feedback from the exam centres, here is a brief analysis of the paper:
| Papers | Difficulty Level | Analysis |
| General Studies (Paper I) | Easy to Moderate | The paper was reported to be of moderate difficulty, consistent with previous years. Questions on Haryana GK and Current Affairs carried significant weightage. Topics from History, Polity, and Economy had a strong presence. A few questions on Science and Environment were also included. |
| Paper 2 | To be updated | To be updated |
HPSC HCS 2026 Prelims Question Paper Structure
The HPSC HCS Preliminary Examination 2026 consists of two objective-type papers:
Paper I — General Studies
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)
- Nature: Merit-based (considered for shortlisting)
- Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi)
Paper II — CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours (03:00 PM to 05:00 PM)
- Nature: Qualifying (minimum 33% required)
- Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi)
Benefits of Solving HPSC HCS Question Paper 2026
If you are preparing for the HPSC HCS Prelims, Previous Year Questions (PYQs) are not optional — they are your most powerful preparation tool. Every serious aspirant who has cleared the exam agrees on this: PYQs reveal the true exam pattern, priority topics, and question trends. Here is why PYQs matter — especially now, after the 26 April exam:
For Those Who Appeared Today:
- Cross-check your answers against available unofficial keys to estimate your score.
- Identify which sections were easier or harder than past papers.
- Use the paper as a benchmark to understand where you stand.
For Future Aspirants:
- Many topics are repeated, directly or indirectly, every year in the HCS Prelims, especially in Polity, History, Geography, and Haryana GK. Career Power
- Understanding today’s paper will give next year’s aspirants an edge in prioritizing their preparation.
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