Rachit Kumar SaxenaManager-Editorial
HPSC HCS 2022 final answer key was released by the Commission on August 30. Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) released the final answer key to the HCS prelims exam. Based on this answer key, HPSC HCS prelims result 2022 was declared on August 9, 2022. The candidates should note that the Commission did not release the cutoff for the exam. The HPSC HCS 2022 main exam was conducted till October 30, 2022.
HPSC HCS 2022 prelims result was released by the Commission on the night of August 10, 22. The Commission declared the result within the time frame of fifteen days. The HPCS HCS prelims 2022 exam was conducted on July 24, 2022.
What is HPSC HCS exam?
HPSC HCS exam is the most coveted exam in the state conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission(HPSC). The HPSC conducts the Haryana Civil Services (Exe.) branch exam every year to recruit candidates for the state civil services and the allied services. Recently, the Haryana Government changed the HCS prelims exam pattern and now it is similar to the IAS prelims exam. Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) conducts the Haryana Civil Service (HCS) exam to recruit candidates for various state government services. HCS exam is conducted for the following services:
- Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (D.S.P.)
- Excise and Taxation Officer
- District Food and Supplies Controller
- ‘A’ Class Tehsildar
- Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies
- Assistant Excise & Taxation Officer
- Block Development & Panchayat Officer
- Traffic Manager
- District Food & Supplies Officer
- Assistant Employment Officer
HCS exam recruits officers for the state government who are second only to the IAS officers posted in the state. It is the most prestigious exam for the Haryana Public Service Commission and the candidates belonging to Haryana.
HPSC HCS 2022 Latest Update
- August 31: HPSC HCS 2022 prelims final answer key released. The candidates can check here the and download here HPSC HCS 2022 final answer key
- August 10: HPSC HCS 2022 prelims result released. Check and download here HPSC HCS 2022 Prelims Result
HPSC HCS 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HPSC HCS 2022 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
29 Oct '22 - 30 Oct '22 | HPSC HCS 2022 Main Exam Dates |
09 Aug '22 | HPSC HCS Prelims Result 2022 |
27 Sep '21 | HPSC HCS 2021 Result |
HPSC HCS Exam Highlights
| 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 | Prelims + Mains + Interview / Personality Test |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk | 0172 – 2560755 |
| Official website | http://hpsc.gov.in/en-us/ |
HPSC HCS Result 2022
HPSC HCS prelims result 2022 was released online on August 9, 2022. The candidates can see here the steps to check and download the HPSC HCS 2022 Prelims result.
HPSC HCS Eligibility Criteria
Haryana Civil Services eligibility criteria are defined in the HCS notification. The eligibility criteria for the HCS exam define three parameters that a candidate needs to meet before appearing in the HCS exam. These eligibility criteria are defined:
Educational Qualifications Required for HCS
A candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university. The candidates appearing in the last year of their graduation degree course can apply but the date of the final year mark sheet or scoresheet should be before the HCS closing date. The degree certificate/ mark sheet should bear the date prior to the HCS closing date. The HCS application closes 30 days after the notification, so it is very difficult to gain the final year mark sheet in that date period. The candidates could be disqualified at a later stage because of this.
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 |
Age Limit and Physical Standards for D.S.P
For the post of Haryana D.S.P, the lower age limit is 21 years, and the upper age limit for the unreserved category candidates is 27 years.
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5’7”(170.18 cm) | 33” |
| Female | 5’2”(157.50 cm) | N/A |
Men are required to have a Chest with Expansion not less than 34.5”(87.63 cm). No such requirements for females.
HPSC HCS 2022 Dates
The HPSC HCS exam was notified last year. The Commission cancelled the prelims exam altogether. The HPSC HCS Exam Dates 2022 are summarised below:
| Event |
Dates |
Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana Civil Services Notification |
26 Feb 2021 |
The HCS notification was released online only |
| Haryana Civil Services online application commencement date |
3 Mar 2021 |
The HCS 2021 window was activated for the candidates. |
| Haryana Civil Services online application end date |
2 Apr 2021 |
The HCS online application will end on this day |
| HCS prelims exam |
30-May-2021 22-Aug-2021 12-Sep-2021 24-Jul-2022 |
The HCS prelims exam was conducted at various centres across Haryana. |
| HCS prelims result |
09-Aug-2022 |
The HCS prelims result filtered the candidates for the HCS main exam. |
| HCS main exam |
03-Dec-2021 29-Oct-2022 & 30-Oct-2022 |
The HCS main exam dates were announced by the Commission on August 22. |
| HCS main exam result |
December 2022 (Tentative) |
The HCS result for the main exam will be released online within one month of the exam |
| HCS Interview |
February 2023 (Tentative) |
The HCS interview will be conducted at the Commission's office in Panchkula only |
| HCS Result |
March-April 2023 (Tentative) |
The HCS final result will be declared online |
All the HCS exam dates given above are tentative and will be updated after the HPSC officially notifies the dates.
HPSC HCS Application
The last date to apply for the exam was April 21, 2021. The HPSC released the HCS 2021 notification on February 26 stating the instructions for filling up the HCS 2021 Application online. The candidates can fill the HCS application online through the official website.
HCS Application Fees
The Haryana Civil Service is the highest exam of the state and the application fee for the HCS application is different for the different candidates.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| 1. General category candidates male including Dependent Son of Ex-Serviceman of Haryana and 2. For Male candidates of General Category and all reserved categories of other states |
INR 1000/- |
| 3. For all Females candidates of General category including Female Dependents of ESM of Haryana only 4. For Female candidates of General category and all reserved categories of other States |
INR 250/- |
| 5. For Male & Female candidates of SC/ BC-A/ BC -B/ ESM categories of Haryana only. | INR 250/- |
| 6. For all PwD i.e. Persons with Disabilities category candidates (with at least 40% disability) of Haryana only | NIL |
Scheme of Examination
The HCS exam is conducted in three stages and the candidates need to clear each exam stage to appear in the next stage. The HCS exam stages as given below.
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Personality Test/Viva-Voce
Stage I: HCS Prelims Exam
HPSC HCS prelims exam 2022 was conducted on July 24. HPSC postponed the exam various times even the HPSC HCS Prelims 2021, conducted on September 12, 2021, was cancelled by the commission. HCS Prelims exam is an objective type question paper. This exam has two question papers. First is General Studies I and the second is the CSAT. Both the papers carry 100 marks and 100 questions. The time allotted for each paper is two hours. There is a provision of negative marking in the HCS Prelims exam. For each wrong answer, one fourth (0.25) marks will be deducted. Approximately 12 times the number of vacancies will be declared passed in the HCS Prelims result. HPPSC Syllabus is the key ingredient for the HCS exam preparation.
Stage II: HCS Main Exam
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 |
Stage III: HCS Personality Test
The interview is the last stage of the HCS exam. It comprises 75 marks. The HCS interviews are conducted in Panchkula at the commission’s premises. The final merit for the HCS exam is prepared out of the total marks of 675. The candidates need to score in the HCS main written and interview. The marks of the HCS prelims is not counted for the final merit list.
HPSC HCS Preparation
The HPSC has changed the HCS exam pattern for the prelims exam and made it akin to the IAS prelims exam. The HPSC is yet to notify the exam calendar 2021 and hence the notification and exam dates are yet to be announced. The candidates should start the HCS preparation so that they do not feel the shortage of preparation time once the exam in notified. To start the HCS preparation, the candidates should start planning for the same based on their strengths and weaknesses.
HPSC HCS Books
The candidates need to prepare thoroughly for the HPSC HCS exam and in the HCS preparation, books are the main constituent of the preparation, Books helo the candidates to understand the important topics for the exam. Besides the standard books, Haryana-specific books are also required to be studied.
Also Read: Important Books for HCS exam
Download Here: HPSC HCS Notification
HPSC HCS 2022 Contact Information
Haryana Public Service Commission
Bays 1-10, Block – B, Sector – 4,
Panchkula - 134112
HARYANA
Helpline No. (technical) : 022-61306209
HelpdeskEmail ID (Technical Queries): hscrecruitmentexamgmail.com