Haryana PCS Notification 2021 PDF: Check Latest HPSC HCS Prelims Exam Date!!
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 13th, 2023

Haryana PCS Notification 2021: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released a Notification for the recruitment for HCS Executive Branch Prelims Exam 2021.
HPSC HCS recruits for posts of Haryana Administrative Service, Police Services, Excise & Taxation Officer, District Food & Supplies Controller, Commercial Tax Officer, Tehsildar, etc.
HPSC HCS Notification 2021 out! Haryana Public Service Commission has released the HPSC HCS Executive Branch Prelims Exam 2021 notification PDF at the official site. The HCS Prelims Examination is scheduled to be conducted tentatively in the month of May/June 2021. According to the Official HPSC HCS Notification, there is a total of 156 vacancies for the HPSC HCS Executive Branch Examination. Also, HPSC Notification also mentioned important dates, fees, eligibility, exam pattern, etc below.
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Update: HPSC Exam Date 2021 Out
Haryana Public Service Commission has announced the latest dates for the HCS Preliminary exam today. The HCS Prelims exam was scheduled to be held on 30 May 2021 but was postponed due to the existing pandemic crises in the nation. The exam will now be conducted on 12th September 2021. Check the official notice below:
HPSC HCS Exam Notification 2021! OUT
HPSC HCS 2021 Notification, Download Here
HPSC HCS 2021: Important dates
Events |
Important Dates |
Date of HPSC HCS Notification |
26.02.2021 |
Filling of Online Form Starts from |
03.03.2021 |
Last Date for Submission of online application for HPSC HCS |
02.04.2021 |
HPSC HCS Prelims Admit Card |
To be announced |
HPSC HCS Prelims Exam Date |
12.09.2021 |
HPSC HCS Mains Exam Date |
to be released |
HPSC HCS Application Fee
Category |
Examination Fee |
Unreserved/EWS/OBC/ Other State |
1000/- |
SC / BC-A / BC-B / ESM and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories of Haryana only |
250/- |
For all Persons with Disabilities category candidates (with at least 40% disability) of Haryana only. |
250/- |
For all Female candidates of General category including Female Dependent of ESM of Haryana only. For Female candidates of General and all reserved categories of other States. |
250/- |
HPSC HCS Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation
Category |
Relaxation |
SC |
5 Years |
ST |
5 Years |
OBC |
5 Years |
Disabled persons who covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. |
5 Years |
Widowed or legally divorced women provided she has not remarried. Wives of military personnel who are disabled while in military service. |
5 Years |
Widowed or legally divorced women provided she has not remarried. |
15 Years |
Unmarried women. |
5 Years |
Physical Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Graduation from any recognized University.
HPSC HCS Selection Process
There are three stages:
- Prelims Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview
HPSC HCS Prelims Exam
Question Paper |
Time Duration |
Total Marks |
GS Paper-I |
2 hrs |
100 marks |
GS Paper-II (CSAT) |
2 hrs |
100 marks |
- GS Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature only 33% marks is required for qualifying.
HPSC HCS Mains Exam Pattern
S No. |
Question Paper |
Time Duration |
Total Marks |
1. |
English (including English Essay) |
3 hrs |
100 marks |
2. |
Hindi (including Hindi Essay) |
3 hrs |
100 marks |
3. |
General Studies |
3 hrs |
200 marks |
4. |
One optional subject |
3 hrs |
200 marks |
Total Marks |
600 Marks |
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Interview |
75 marks |
Note: The final Merit List for HPSC HCS Exam will be based on the assessment of 675 (600 + 70) Marks.
Syllabus of the HPSC HCS Prelim Examination
GS Paper-I
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- General Science
- India and World Geography
- Indian Polity and governance
- Economic and Social Development
- Environment & Ecology
- Current events of national and international Importance
- Culture, Geography, Economy of Haryana
GS Paper-II
- General Hindi up to Class X level
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Comprehension
- General mental ability
- General English up to Class X level
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Elementary Mathematics up to Class X level- Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics.
- Decision making and problem-solving.
List of Optional Subjects in HPSC HCS 2021 exam
How to Apply Online for HPSC HCS 2021:
- Candidates who want to apply for HPSC HCS Prelims Exam 2021 need to visit the website
- Link for Applying given in Activity Dashboard.
- Submit Required Details asked in HPSC HCS Ex. Br. Examination Form.
- Upload your scanned photo along with your Signature.
- Fill the requisite fees.
- Submit the final HPSC HCS form.