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Haryana Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. 22/2026 for the Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) and other Allied Services examination. The notification covers 102 vacancies in HCS (Executive Branch), DSP and other allied posts. The online application window is scheduled from 06/02/2026 to 26/02/2026 up to 05:00 PM.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | HCS (Executive Branch) and Other Allied Services |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent degree from a recognized university |
| Category | Result / Recruitment Examination Notice |
| Status | Examination notification issued |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 30/01/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26/02/2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26/02/2026 up to 05:00 PM |
| Preliminary Examination | 26/04/2026 |
| Main Written Examination | 27/06/2026 to 29/06/2026 |
| Personality Test / Viva-Voce | August / September 2026 |
The examination schedule is tentative and any change will be notified on the official HPSC website.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Haryana PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability | ₹0 |
| Haryana DSC, OSC, BC-A Non-Creamy Layer, BC-B Non-Creamy Layer, ESM, EWS and women candidates | ₹250 |
| Haryana DESM candidates belonging to DSC, OSC, BC-A Non-Creamy Layer, BC-B Non-Creamy Layer, ESM or EWS category | ₹250 |
| Haryana DESM candidates belonging to the Unreserved category | ₹1,000 |
| All remaining candidates | ₹1,000 |
The fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card up to 05:00 PM on the closing date. Fees once paid are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another examination.
Age Limit
The notification prescribes an age limit of 18 to 42 years for all posts except DSP and 18 to 27 years for DSP, calculated as on 01/01/2026. Age relaxation is available as per Haryana Government rules. Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Haryana generally receive 5 years’ relaxation. Certain PwBD candidates may receive 5 years plus an additional 5 years for specified reserved categories, subject to the maximum age of 52 years. Widowed, legally divorced, judicially separated and unmarried women, wives of disabled military personnel and other eligible categories may also receive 5 years’ relaxation. DSP candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes may receive 5 years’ relaxation.
Vacancy Details
| Post | General / UR | DSC | OSC | BC-A | BC-B | EWS | Total | Reservation Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCS (Executive Branch) | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 24 | ESM: Gen-1, BC-B-1; PwBD: HH-1 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ESM: BC-A-1 |
| Excise and Taxation Officer | 14 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 27 | ESM: Gen-1; PwBD: VH Gen-1 |
| District Food and Supplies Controller | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | PwBD: HH-1 |
| Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | — |
| District Food and Supplies Officer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | PwBD: HH-1 |
| Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 22 | ESM: Gen-1; PwBD: VH Gen-1 and HH Gen-1 |
| Traffic Manager | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | OSC includes 1 fresh and 1 backlog post; BC-A includes 1 backlog post |
| A Class Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | PwBD: HH-1 |
| A Class Naib Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Total | 46 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 102 | ESM: 5; PwBD: 7 |
HCS (Executive Branch) posts are Group A posts, while the remaining Allied Services posts are Group B posts. The number of vacancies may be revised by HPSC.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or an equivalent degree from a recognized university by the closing date of the application. All required qualifications, certificates, domicile documents, category certificates and other eligibility conditions must be fulfilled on or before 26/02/2026. Documents issued after the closing date will not be considered.
For the DSP post, the prescribed physical standards are as follows:
| Candidate | Minimum Height | Chest | Chest with Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 feet 7 inches / 170.18 cm | 33 inches / 83.82 cm | 34.5 inches / 87.63 cm |
| Female | 5 feet 2 inches / 157.50 cm | — | — |
A chest expansion of 1.5 inches / 3.81 cm is mandatory for male DSP candidates over and above the normal chest measurement.
Result Details
The HPSC examination consists of three successive stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Personality Test / Viva-Voce. The Preliminary Examination is only for screening and its marks are not counted in final selection. Candidates approximately twelve times the advertised vacancies will be admitted to the Main Examination, while candidates approximately three times the advertised vacancies will be called for the Personality Test.
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of 600 marks in the Main Written Examination and 75 marks in the Personality Test, making a total of 675 marks, along with the service preference submitted by the candidate.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Civil Services Aptitude Test | 100 | 2 hours |
Both papers are objective-type and bilingual in English and Hindi. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Paper II is qualifying and candidates must secure at least 33% marks. The result of the Preliminary Examination is based on Paper I marks, subject to qualifying Paper II.
Each question has five options, A to E. Candidates must mark option E if they do not wish to attempt a question. If none of the five options is darkened, 0.25 marks will be deducted. A candidate who leaves all five options unmarked in more than 10% of questions will be disqualified.
Main Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English, including English Essay | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | Hindi, including Hindi Essay, in Devanagari Script | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper III | General Studies-I | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV | General Studies-II | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper V | General Studies-III | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper VI | General Studies-IV | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 |
The Main Examination papers are conventional essay-type papers. Candidates must secure 45% aggregate marks in the written papers and at least 33% marks in each of the English and Hindi language papers to be called for the Personality Test. The Commission may reduce the written qualifying threshold to 35% for PwBD candidates where sufficient candidates are not available.
Personality Test / Viva-Voce
The Personality Test carries 75 marks. It assesses suitability for public service, mental alertness, critical thinking, logical expression, judgment, social qualities, leadership ability, interest in current affairs and intellectual and moral integrity.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination for screening.
- Main Written Examination.
- Personality Test / Viva-Voce.
- Document verification and eligibility assessment.
- Final selection based on Main Examination and Personality Test marks, subject to service preference.
Admit Card Information
HPSC will issue an e-Admit Card before the written examination. The admit card will be available online and will not be sent by post. Candidates must carry a valid admit card to the examination venue. Issuance of an admit card does not by itself confirm final eligibility. Candidates should check all details on the admit card and immediately report any error to the Commission.
PwBD candidates eligible for compensatory time may receive 20 minutes per hour in each paper after producing the required medical certificate and obtaining permission from HPSC. Candidates seeking a scribe must submit a written request at least five days before the examination and make their own scribe arrangements.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must register online using their mobile number or Aadhaar number and complete registration, application details, fee payment and final submission of the signed application.
- After payment, candidates must download, sign and upload the application form. Applications without the signed uploaded form or required documents will be rejected.
- No correction or change in category, service preference or other details will be permitted after final submission.
- Only documents uploaded with the application will be considered for eligibility.
- Haryana reservation benefits are available only to eligible Haryana residents or domiciles.
- BC-A, BC-B and EWS certificates must be valid for the financial year 2025-26. Certificates based on financial year 2024-25 income must be issued after 01/04/2025.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, cameras, pagers, storage devices and other electronic communication equipment are prohibited at the examination venue, even when switched off.
- Candidates must regularly check the HPSC website and public notices for admit card, result and examination updates.
Documents Required
Candidates may be required to upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, degree and mark sheets, medical fitness certificate, DSC/OSC certificate, BC-A or BC-B certificate, EWS certificate, DESM certificate, ESM/DFF certificate, PwBD certificate, Aadhaar card, Haryana domicile certificate, experience certificate for age relaxation, departmental NOC where applicable and other supporting documents.
Contact Information
For technical guidance, candidates may contact HPSC Technical Helpline 1800-1800-431 on working days between 10:00 AM and 04:00 PM. Technical queries may be sent to SR4-hpsc@hry.gov.in.