HPSC HCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026, Prelims & Mains Syllabus PDF

Haryana Public Service Commission has already released the official HPSC syllabus for the Haryana Civil Services exam 2026. Candidates who are preparing for the HCS 2026 examination must go through the latest syllabus carefully. The HCS exam will be conducted in three phases: prelims, mains, and interview. This article provides you with detailed information about the syllabus and exam pattern.

HPSC HCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates should understand the HPSC HCS exam pattern and syllabus for effective preparation. It also helps the candidates to score well in the examination. The applicant should go through the syllabus to get an idea about the important topics.

HPSC HCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview
Exam Conducting Body	Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
Exam Name	HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services Exam
Vacancies	TBA
Exam Date	Prelims- 26th April 2026 Mains- 27th to 29th June 2026
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen-paper mode)
Type of Questions	Prelims (Objective) Mains (Subjective)
No. of Questions	Prelims- 100
Marks	Prelims- 200 Mains- 600
Negative marking	0.25
Selection Process	Prelims Exam Mains Exam Interview
Official website	www.hpsc.gov.in

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HPSC HCS Exam Pattern 2026

The HPSC HCS Exam will be conducted in three phases. The first-phase exam will consist of two papers: general studies and CSAT, each paper consisting of 100 marks. The second phase of the exam will consist of four papers in subjective form. Then, after the main examination, an interview will be scheduled by the Haryana Public Service Commission for the eligible candidates.

Paper	Subjects	Total Marks	Time Duration
Paper I	General Studies	100	2 Hours
Paper II	CSAT	100	2 Hours
Total		200	4 Hours

Paper	Subjects	Total Marks	Time Duration
Paper I	English	100	3 Hours
Paper II	Hindi	100	3 Hours
Paper III	General Studies	200	3 Hours
Paper IV	Optional Subject	200	3 Hours
Total		600	12 Hours

HPSC HCS Prelims Syllabus 2026

Before starting the preparation for HPSC HCS, candidates should review the syllabus to know about each topic that is asked in the exam. The preliminary exam consists only of MCQ-type questions. The detailed syllabus of the HPSC HCS prelims is mentioned below for your easy access.

HPSC HCS General Studies Syllabus

The cut-off marks are based on the paper I for the main examination. The GS syllabus is divided into the following topics:

General Science
Current Events of National and International importance
History of India and Indian National Movements
Indian and World Geography
Indian culture, Indian polity and Indian Economy
General Mental Ability
Haryana Economy and People. Socioeconomic and cultural institutions and language of Haryana.

HPSC HCS CSAT Syllabus

The CSAT exam is only a qualifying exam; the marks of this exam are not considered for the cut off. If a candidate gets 33% marks in the CSAT, then the candidate is eligible for further consideration.

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 10th level) and data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc., class 10th level).

HPSC HCS Mains Syllabus 2026

The HPSC HCS Mains examination consists of three papers in a subjective form. The detailed syllabus of the HPSC mains examination is listed below.

Papers	Syllabus
Paper 1	Precis Writing Comprehension of given passages Usage of vocabulary General Grammar/Composition Essay
Paper 2	Translation of an English passage into Hindi Letter/précis writing Explanation of the Hindi passage (prose and poetry) in the same language. Composition (idioms, corrections). Essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given
Paper 3	History: The history of modern India and important personalities, national movements, social reforms, and Indian culture from ancient to modern India. Geography of India: Physical, Economic, and Social Geography of India Indian polity: The Constitution of India, the political system, and related matters. Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance: Current national issues, demography and human resources, social issues, environmental concerns, National institution and their need to reform.
Paper 4	India and World: Foreign Affairs, External Security and related matters, Nuclear Policy, Indians Abroad Indian Economy: Planning and economic development in India, Economic and trade issues, f oreign trade, and the role and function of the IMF, World Bank, and WTO. International Affairs and Institutions: Important events in world affairs and on international institutions. Science and Technology: Basic Science up to Class X, Space Technology. Statistical Analysis, Graphs, and Diagrams: Statistical, graphical, or diagrammatic form and point out deficiencies and limitations.

Haryana HCS Syllabus 2026 PDF Download

Understanding the syllabus helps the candidates to shape their preparation. Candidates must follow the subject-wise study plan and regularly practice with PYQs and mock tests for analysing the performance. Candidates can check the link below to download the Haryana HCS Syllabus 2026.

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FAQs

Yes, the CSAT is qualifying in nature. Candidates must score at least 33% marks to qualify.

Yes, Haryana-specific topics are very important, as a significant number of questions are asked in the exam.

HPSC HCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026, Prelims & Mains Syllabus PDF