The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the official notification for the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) and allied services recruitment 2026. A total of 102 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive, providing a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the state’s prestigious administrative services.
Important Dates and Exam Schedule
Candidates are advised to keep track of the important deadlines, as applications submitted after the last date will not be accepted.
Notification Release Date: January 30, 2026
Start of Online Application: February 6, 2026
Last Date to Apply: February 26, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Preliminary Exam: April 26, 2026
Main Exam: June 27 to June 29, 2026
Interview: August/September 2026 (tentative)
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes 102 posts across various designations as follows:
Haryana Civil Services (HCS): 24 posts
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): 8 posts
Excise Tax Officer (ETO): 27 posts
Other Posts: Class-A Tehsildar (3), Naib Tehsildar (5), Traffic Manager (7), Assistant ETO (22)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university.
Age Limit: For general posts, the age should be between 18 and 42 years. For DSP posts, the age limit is 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation will be given as per government rules for reserved categories.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection will be conducted in three stages following a revised exam pattern introduced by HPSC:
Preliminary Exam: Consists of two papers – General Studies (GS) and CSAT. This is a screening test.
Main Exam: The main exam will carry 600 marks with six compulsory papers of 100 marks each. The optional subject has been removed and replaced with four General Studies papers.
Interview: The final round will be an interview carrying 75 marks.
Application Fee
General/EWS (Male) and males from other states: ₹1000
All female candidates and Haryana SC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM candidates: ₹250
Divyang (PH) candidates from Haryana: No fee
Interested candidates can apply online from February 6, 2026, onwards through the official HPSC website.
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