Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has announced a total of 102 vacancies for various HCS (Ex. Br.) & other Allied Services posts under HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services Examination 2025. The online form-filling process for the HPSC HCS Exam 2026 has started at the official website www.hpsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can refer to the article for vacancy details. eligibility, selection process and other details.
What is HPSC HCS?
HPSC HCS is also known as Haryana Public Service Commission – Haryana Civil Services, a prestigious state-level examination in India that recruits eligible candidates for Group A (Executive Branch, DSP) and Group B (Allied Services) administrative posts in the Haryana government, such as SDM, ETO, and BDPO. THE HPSC HCS exam evaluates a candidate’s capacity to handle public administration responsibilities, analyse complex situations, frame effective policies, and make balanced decisions in the public interest.
HPSC HCS Notification 2026 PDF Out
The official notification pdf for HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services Examination-2026 has been released on the official HPSC website (www.hpsc.gov.in) with complete details. Candidates can directly download the HPSC HCS Notification 2026 PDF from the direct link shared below in the article and check information regarding the exam.
HPSC HCS Notification 2026- Highlights
Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates can check the highlights of the HPSC HCS Exam from the table below.
| HPSC HCS Notification 2026- Highlights | |
| Organisation Name | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Exam Name | HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services Examination 2025 |
| Post Name | HCS (Ex. Br.) & other Allied Services |
| Vacancies | 102 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 6th to 26th February 2026 (5 pm) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | DSP – 18 to 27 Other Posts – 18 to 42 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination Main Written Examination Personality Test/Viva voce |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Official Website | www.hpsc.gov.in |
HPSC HCS Notification 2026- Important Dates
The registration schedule for the HPSC HCS Examination has been released along with the release of the official notification pdf. The online application link for HPSC HCS Exam has been activated at www.hpsc.gov.in, and the application link will remain active till 26th February 2026 (5 pm). Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification PDF release date | 30th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 6th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26th February 2026 (5 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 26th February 2026 (5 pm) |
HPSC HCS Exam Date 2026 Out
As announced by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), the preliminary examination for HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services-2025 is scheduled for 26th April 2026, and the mains exam will be held from 27th to 29th June 2026. Candidates can check all exam-related details for exam timing, exam venue, etc., from their respective admit cards, which will be released around 7 to 1o days before their scheduled exam dates.
| HPSC HCS Exam Dates 2026 | |
| Events | Dates |
| Haryana Civil Services Prelims Exam Date | 26th April 2026 (1 day) |
| HPSC HCS Exam Dates for Mains | 27th to 29th June 2026 (3 days) |
| HPSC HCS Interview Schedule | August/ September 2026 |
HPSC HCS Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies to be filled through the HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services Examination 2025 has been announced along with the official HPSC HCS Notification 2026 PDF. The total vacancies are 102, out of which 44 are for the general category, 23 for SC, and for other categories and posts, refer to the image.
| Name of the Post | Gen | SC (DSC) | SC (OSC) | BC (A) | BC (B) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCS (EB) | 11 | 02 | 02 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 24 |
| DSP | 02 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 08 |
| ETO | 14 | 03 | 02 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 27 |
| DFSC | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| ARCS | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 03 |
| DFSO | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| AETO | 09 | 03 | 03 | 03 | 01 | 03 | 22 |
| BDPO | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| TM | 02 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
| AEO | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| ‘A’ Class Tehsildar | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| ‘A’ Class Naib Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
| Total | 44 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 07 | 11 | 102 |
Posts Included under HPSC HCS Exam 2026
Candidates will be recruited for Various Group B posts under HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services Examination-2026, which are as follows:
- Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) (HCS (EB))
- Deputy Superintendent of Police ( DSP)
- Excise and Taxation Officer ( ETO)
- District Food and Supplies Controller (DFSC)
- Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies (ARCS)
- District Food and Supplies Officer (DFSO)
- Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer (AETO)
- Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO)
- Treasury Manager / Treasury Officer (TM)
- Enforcement Officer (AEO‘A’)
- Tehsildar (Class ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) (Class Tehsildar‘A’)
- Naib Tehsildar (Class ‘A’ Gazetted Officer – Apprentice) (Class Naib Tehsildar (Apprentice)
HPSC HCS Notification 2026 Eligibility Criteria
There are some required eligibility criteria that candidates must fulfil to be eligible to apply online for HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026. Candidates’ eligibility will be determined in terms of educational qualifications and age limit. Candidates who don’t fulfil the required eligibility will have their application forms rejected at the selection process.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Commerce, or an equivalent degree from a recognised University or Board. Candidates must ensure that their certificates/documents required for the application forms are issued on or before the closing date.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Candidates must be under the age limit as mentioned in the HPSC HCS Notification 2026. Post-wise required age limit is as follows.
| Post name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| DSP | 18 | 27 |
| Others Posts | 18 | 42 |
The upper age relaxation will be provided for the reserved category as per the Government Instructions, which are mentioned in the table below.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| Schedules Castes of Haryana | 5 years |
| Backward Classes of Haryana | 5 years |
| Disabled persons who are covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 | 5 years |
| Wife of military personnel who are disabled while in military service |
5 years |
| Widowed or legally divorced woman | 5 years |
| Unmarried woman | 5 years |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 5 years to the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes |
Physical Standards Test
As per the HPSC HCS Notification 2026 PDF, the Physical Standard Details for DSP posts are as follows:
| Gender | Height | Chest | Chest with Expansion |
| Male | 5’7” (170.18 cm) | 33” (83.82 cm) | 34½” (87.63 cm) |
| Female | 5’2” (157.50 cm) | N/A | N/A |
HPSC HCS Application Form 2026
The online form-filling process for HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services Examination 2025 has started at the official website www.hpsc.gov.in. Candidates willing to apply for the HPSC HCS Exam 2026 by 26th February 2026 (5 pm) to get enrolled for the recruitment. Once the application link is inactivated, no online form will be accepted under any circumstances.
HPSC HCS 2026 Application Fee
All candidates are required to submit the required application fee to complete the HPSC HCS Application Forms. An application fee will be paid through Net Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card. The category-wise application fee is tabulated below in the table.
| Categories | Application Fee |
| Male Candidates (General, Backwards Class) | Rs. 1000/- |
| Other state Male candidates (general and reserved categories) | Rs. 1000/- |
| Female | Rs. 250/- |
| SC/ BC-A/ BC-B/ ESM/ EWS (Male and Female | Rs. 250/- |
| Disable person of Haryana state | Nil |
Steps to Apply for HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026
To apply online for HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026, candidates can follow the steps provided below.
- Visit the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) official website and go to the “Advertisements” or “Apply Online” section.
- Click on the registration link for HCS 2026. You will need to provide a valid mobile number and email ID to generate a Login ID and Password.
- Log in using your credentials and enter the required details:
Personal Details: Name, father’s name, date of birth, and category.
Educational Details: Graduation marks and university details. - Select your optional subject for the Mains exam and your preferred exam centre.
- Uploading Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Review all details carefully, as no correction window is typically provided after final submission.
- Submit the form, then download and print the final application for future reference.
HPSC HCS Notification 2026 Selection Process
HPSC HCS 2026 Exam will consist of 03 stages of the selection process, i.e., Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Personality Test/Viva voce. The final selection of candidates will be based on the merit list to be prepared based on the total marks obtained by the candidates in the Main Written Examination and Personality Test.
| Stages | Details |
| Preliminary Examination |
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| Main Written Examination |
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| Personality Test/Viva voce |
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HPSC HCS 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates must be aware of the HPSC Exam Pattern 2026 to prepare for the upcoming HPSC HCS 2026 exam. It is the first step to knowing the exam pattern to plan a better strategy for the examination. Here we have shared the HPSC HCS Exam Pattern for Prelims Examination and Mains Examination.
HPSC HCS Exam Pattern 2026 for Prelims Exam
| HPSC HCS Exam Pattern 2026 for Prelims Examination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper-I | General Studies | 100 | 100 | 02 hours |
| Paper-II | Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)- Qualifying | 100 | 100 | 02 hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 04 hours | |
HPSC HCS Exam Pattern 2026 for Mains Exam
| HPSC HCS Exam Pattern 2026 for Mains Examination | |||
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper-I | English (Including Essay) | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-II | Hindi (Including Essay) | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper-III | General Studies | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper-IV | Optional Subject | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 | 12 hours | |
HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026
To begin with, the exam preparation for the HPSC HCS Exam, the candidates must be aware of the updated and latest exam pattern and the HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026
| HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026- Highlights |
HPSC HCS Prelims Syllabus 2026
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HPSC HCS Mains Syllabus 2026
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HPSC HCS Salary 2026
Candidates selected for HCS (Executive Branch), DSP, ETO, AETO, BDPO, Tehsildar, and other allied services posts will be offered a monthly salary along with various allowances and perks. Check posts wise salary distribution from the table below.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| HCS (Executive Branch) | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500 |
| DSP | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500 |
| ETO | Level 9/10 | Rs. 53,100 /- to Rs. 1,67,800 / Rs.56,100 /- to Rs. 1,77,500 |
| AETO | Level 7/8 | Rs. 44,900 /- to Rs. 1,42,400 / Rs. 47,600/- to Rs. 1,51,100 |
HPSC HCS Salary 2026
Candidates selected for HCS (Executive Branch), DSP, ETO, AETO, BDPO, Tehsildar, and other allied services posts will be offered a monthly salary along with various allowances and perks.
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