HPSC HCS recruitment 2026: Notification released for 102 posts, apply online February 6 onwards
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the notification for Haryana Civil Services (HCS) 2026. The recruitment is for 102 posts in the Executive Branch and other allied services. Online applications will begin on February 6, 2026, and the last date to apply is February 26, 2026, till 5 pm. The preliminary examination will be held on April 26, 2026. Candidates who clear the prelims will appear for the main written examination scheduled from June 27 to June 29, 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official HPSC website once the application link is active.
A total of 102 vacancies have been announced for various posts. These include Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO), District Food and Supplies Controller (DFSC), Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies, Block Development and Panchayat Officer, Tehsildar, and other allied posts.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The minimum age is 18 years. For DSP posts, the upper age limit is 27 years. For other posts, the upper age limit is 42 years. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Haryana government rules.
Applicants must be Indian citizens. Detailed category-wise eligibility conditions are available in the official notification.
The selection process has three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test.
The prelims exam will have two objective-type papers of 100 marks each — General Studies and CSAT. Paper II will be qualifying in nature. Only marks of General Studies will be considered for shortlisting to the mains.
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the mains examination and the personality test.
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HPSC HCS important dates and vacancies
A total of 102 vacancies have been announced for various posts. These include Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO), District Food and Supplies Controller (DFSC), Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies, Block Development and Panchayat Officer, Tehsildar, and other allied posts.
Eligibility criteria and age limit
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The minimum age is 18 years. For DSP posts, the upper age limit is 27 years. For other posts, the upper age limit is 42 years. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Haryana government rules.
Applicants must be Indian citizens. Detailed category-wise eligibility conditions are available in the official notification.
Selection process and exam pattern
The selection process has three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test.
The prelims exam will have two objective-type papers of 100 marks each — General Studies and CSAT. Paper II will be qualifying in nature. Only marks of General Studies will be considered for shortlisting to the mains.
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the mains examination and the personality test.
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