HPSC HCS Exam Date 2022 | Prelims | Mains | Interview | Result – Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is the conducting body for the Haryana Civil Service (HCS) exams. The HPSC HCS 2021 Prelims exam will be conducted on 24th July 2022, across the state. The HPSC HCS Prelims 2021 exam this year will be held according to the new exam pattern agreed by the state government. New Date For HPSC HCS Prelims Exam Is Announced On 16 June 2021 . As per New And Latest Notification New Exam Date Is 22nd August 2021.
Notification for HPSC HCS 2021 was released on February 26, 2021, but the HPSC HCS online application was started on March 3, 2021. Candidates got the opportunity to fill the HCS application form by April 2, 2021. HPSC HCS Result 2022 | HCS Cut Off Marks | Merit List
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HPSC HCS 2022 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Haryana Civil Services – HCS |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission |
| Geographical Scope of Exam | State-level – Haryana |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Stages |
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| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk | 0172 – 2560755 |
| Official website & Notification | http://hpsc.gov.in/en-us/ |
HPSC HCS 2022 Exam Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Haryana Civil Services Notification | February 26, 2021 |
| Haryana Civil Services online application commencement date | March 3, 2021 |
| Haryana Civil Services online application end date | April 2, 2021 |
| HCS prelims exam | 24th July 2022 |
| HCS prelims result | To Be Announced |
| HCS main exam | To Be Announced |
| HCS main exam result | To Be Updated |
| HCS Interview | To Be Updated |
| HCS Result | To Be Updated |
HPSC HCS Exam Pattern 2022
Phases of Examination
The HCS exam is conducted in three phases and it’s compulsory to clear each phase to appear in the next phase. The HCS exam stages as given below.
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Personality Test
HCS Prelims 2022
HCS Prelims 2021 exam will be conducted on 24th July 2022. HCS Prelims exam is MCQ based i.e. an objective type question paper.
- The first one is General Studies and the second is the CSAT.
- Both the papers carry 100 questions of 100 marks.
- Each paper is allotted two hours duration.
HCS Mains Exam 2022
HCS Main exam is the second of the three-stage HCS exam process. The HCS main exam comprises 5 compulsory conventional essay type question papers. The name, marks and time allotted to each paper are given below.
| Subject Name | Marks Allotted | Time allotted |
|---|---|---|
| English and English Essay | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Hindi Including Hindi Essay in Devnagri Script | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject 1 | 150 marks | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject 2 | 150 marks | 3 hours |
| Total = 600 Marks |
HCS Interview 2022
- The interview is the last and final stage of the HCS exam.
- It comprises 75 marks.
Age limit for HCS Exam
This is a unique feature of this exam because the upper age limit for the unreserved category candidates is 42 years except for D.S.P. posts). The lower age limit is 21 years. The age is counted from January 1 of the exam year. The upper age limit is further relaxed for the reserved categories:
| Category | Age relaxation in Upper Age Limit | Highest Age allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Class A and B of Haryana only | 5 years | 47 years |
| SC/ST Category | 5 years | 47 years |
| Unmarried Females candidates (including divorced and separated females) | 3 years | 45 years |
| PH and PwD of Haryana | 10 years | 50 years |
| PH and PwD (belonging to SC/ST) | 15 years | 55 years |
HPSC HCS FAQ 2022
Ques. When will the link be activated to download the admit card of HPSC?
Ans. The link to download the admit card will be activated 10 days prior to the date of exam.
Ques. How many subjects do I need to prepare to write the Prelims examination?
Ans. It compromise of General subjects and CSAT. In which CSAT is just qualifying.
Ques. Which is the official website for HPSC?
Ans. The official website of HPSC is www.hpsc.gov.in.
Ques. When will HPSC declare the result of preliminary exam?