HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026 - Overview
Before diving into the detailed syllabus, candidates should understand the basic exam structure. The table below provides essential information about the HPSC HCS recruitment exam 2026.
Exam Name | HPSC HCS Examination 2026 |
Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
Post Name | Haryana Civil Services (HCS) & Allied Services |
Exam Mode | Offline (Prelims: OMR based, Mains: Descriptive) |
Exam Type | Objective (Prelims), Descriptive (Mains) |
Total Questions | Prelims: 200 (100 each paper) |
Total Marks | Prelims: 200, Mains: 600 |
Exam Duration | Prelims: 4 Hours (2+2), Mains: 3 Hours per paper |
Selection Process | Preliminary Exam + Main Written Exam + Interview |
Exam Language | English / Hindi |
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HPSC HCS Syllabus 2026 - Subject Wise Topics
Prelims Syllabus
General Studies (Paper I)
General Science
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography
Indian Culture, Indian Polity and Indian Economy
General Mental Ability
Haryana - Economy and people, Social, economic and cultural institutions, and language of Haryana
Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT - Paper II)
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 X level)
Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. - Class X level)
Mains Syllabus
Paper I: English & English Essay
Precis Writing
Comprehension of given passages
Essay
Usage and Vocabulary
General Grammar/Composition
Paper II: Hindi & Hindi Essay (in Devnagri script)
Translation of English passage into Hindi
Letter/Precis writing
Explanation of Hindi passage and poetry
Composition: Idioms, sentence correction
Essay on specific topic
Paper III: General Studies I
Indian Heritage & Culture: Art, literature, architecture ancient to modern
Modern Indian history, Freedom Struggle
Post-independence consolidation
World History: Industrial Revolution, World Wars etc.
Indian Society: Diversity, women, poverty, urbanization
Geography: Physical, resources, geophysical phenomena
Haryana specific issues
Paper IV: General Studies II
Indian Polity: Constitution, governance, federal structure
Separation of powers, Parliament, Judiciary
Statutory bodies, e-governance
International Relations: India’s relations with neighbours, global institutions
Paper V: General Studies III
Indian Economy: Planning, growth, agriculture, budgeting
Science & Technology developments
Environment, disasters, security issues
Paper VI: General Studies IV (Ethics)
Ethics and Human Interface
Attitude, Aptitude, Emotional intelligence
Probity in Governance, Case Studies