HPSC HCS 2024: Dates(Out), Application(Open), Eligibility, Vacancy, Salary

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is accepting online applications for the position of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Haryana Civil Service (Judicial Branch), with 174 vacancies. All eligible and interested male and female candidates can apply online for the HCS (Judicial Branch) Examination 2024 at the HPSC official website, hpsc.gov.in, beginning January 5th, 2024 and ending January 31st, 2024.

HPSC HCS 2024 will be conducted by the Haryana Public Selection Commission. HPSC Haryana Civil Service exam is conducted each year for recruiting officers for posts like Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch), Deputy Superintendent of Police(D.S.P.), etc. The Haryana Government has announced that the exam pattern for HPSC HCS has been changed with immediate effect. According to the new rules, HPSC HCS Prelims CSAT paper (Paper-II) has been made qualifying in nature and hence its score will not be considered for the prelims result. The applicants must check the detailed eligibility criteria for HPSC HCS 2024 before applying for the exam.


HPSC HCS 2024 Exam Highlights

EventsDetails
Exam NameHPCS HCS 2024
Full-FormHaryana Public Selection Commission Haryana Civil Service 2024
Conducting BodyHaryana Public Service Commission
Exam ModeOnline (Prelims), Offline (Mains)
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
The Medium of the ExamEnglish & Hindi
Exam StagesPrelims + Mains + Interview / Personality Test
Exam LanguageEnglish and Hindi
Official websitehttp://hpsc.gov.in/en-us/

HPSC HCS 2024 Important Dates

The applicants must remain updated with the latest schedule for the exam in order to prepare accordingly. The tentative schedule for HPSC HCS 2024 is given below:

EventDates
Haryana Civil Services NotificationJanuary 2024
Haryana Civil Services online application commencement date05-01-2024
Haryana Civil Services online application end date31-01-2024
HCS prelims examFebruary 2024
HCS prelims resultJuly 2024(Tentative)
HCS main examAugust 2024(Tentative)
HCS main exam resultNovember 2024(Tentative)
HCS InterviewDecember 2024(Tentative)
HCS ResultFebruary 2024(Tentative)

HPSC HCS Vacancy 2024

The Vacancy for HPSC HCS 2024 will be updated in this section as soon as they are released by the authorities.

The aspirants can form an idea about the vacancy using 2020 data. A total of 166 vacancies were announced by the government in 2020 which are as mentioned below:

Post NameVacancies
HCS (Ex. Br.)48
D.S.P.07
E. T. O.11
A’ Class Tehsildar18
Asstt. Excise & Taxation Officer44
Others56
Total166

HPSC HCS 2024 Application Form

The Haryana Public Selection Commission will be releasing the application form for HPSC HCS 2024 in the month of August 2024. The authorities will release a notification for the same well in advance and further start the application process for HPSC HCS. Although, all the applicants are required to go through the detailed eligibility criteria for HPSC HCS 2024 before applying for the examination.  The applicant must ensure that they fill the application form with the utmost care as the correction to the form will not be entertained in the future. The application forms for HPSC HCS 2024 will be made available online through the official website.

Steps to fill the Application Form for HPSC HCS:

  • The applicants need to begin with visiting the official website
  • The applicants must look for the “HPSC Application form” link on the homepage and click on it.
  • The applicants can observe an application window on the next screen.
  • The applicants need to register themselves using a valid Email ID and password.
  • The applicants are required to upload the digitally scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format and size.
  • Now, the applicants are required to pay the application fee. This payment can be initiated through debit card, credit card or net banking.
  • Finally, the applicants must submit the application form and don’t forget to take a print out of the application form for future reference.

Application Fee

CategoryApplication fee
General category candidatesRs 1000/-
Females candidates belonging to General category Female candidates belonging to General category and all reserved categories appearing from other StatesRs 250/-
Male & Female candidates belonging to SC/ BC-A/ BC -B/ ESM categories of Haryana only.Rs 250/-
For all PwD, candidates with Disabilities categoryNIL
Relevant Links
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KPSC JKPSC BPSC

HPSC HCS 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The applicants must ensure that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for the examination. The detailed eligibility criteria for HPSC HCS 2024 is given below:

HPSC HSC Age Limit

  • The minimum age of the applicant must be 21 years.
  • The maximum age of the applicant must be 42 years.

Age for the post of DSP:

  • The minimum age of the applicant must be 21 years.
  • The maximum age of the applicant must be 27 years.

HPSC Educational Qualification

The applicant must have a or equivalent degree from a university recognized by the government or its equivalent.


HPSC HCS 2024 Exam Pattern

HPSC HCS 2024 will be conducted by the Haryana Public Selection Commission in three phases: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Personality Test. The applicants must know the exam pattern so that they can easily form an overview of the exam and become familiar with the different sections of the exam. The exam pattern for all the three phases is unique and is mentioned below:

HPSC HCS Prelims Exam

PapersTotal QuestionsMaximum MarksTime Duration
General Studies1001002 hours
CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)1001002 hours
Total 200 

The HPSC HCS Prelims Exam will consist of 2 papers: General Studies & CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test). There will be a total of 200 questions and 4 hours will be provided for the exam. The applicants will get 1 mark for each correct answer while one-fourth mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Only the scores of General Studies will be taken into consideration while declaring the HPSC HCS Results. However, the applicant needs to qualify for the CSAT paper.

HPSC HCS Mains Exam

PapersMaximum MarksTime allotted
English and English Essay100 marks3 Hours
Hindi Including Hindi Essay written in Devnagri Script100 marks3 Hours
General Studies100 marks3 Hours
Optional Subject 1150 marks3 hours
Optional Subject 2150 marks3 hours
Total600 marks

After qualifying the HPSC HCS Prelims Exam, the applicants need to appear for the HPSC HCS Mains Exam. The Mains exam will be divided into five papers: English and English Essay, Hindi Including Hindi Essay written in Devnagri Script, General Studies, and two Optional Subjects. Each paper will be of 3 hours duration. The Mains Exam will be carrying a total of 600 marks.

HPSC HCS Personality Test

The HPSC HCS Personality Test will be carrying a total of 75 marks. This round usually takes place at the commission’s premises located in Panchkula. This is the final round on the basis of which the applicants will be recruited for profuse posts.

The final merit list for HPSC HCS will be prepared on the basis of total scores of Mains exam and Personality Test. This adds up to a total of 675 marks. The applicant must remember that the marks secured in the Prelims Exam will not be taken into consideration while preparing the final merit list.


HPSC HCS 2024 Syllabus

The applicants must be updated about the syllabus for the examination so that they can prepare for the exam accordingly. The syllabus for HPSC HCS 2024 is given below:

General Studies:

  • Current events of national and international importance.
  • General Science.
  • Indian and World Geography.
  • Indian Culture, Indian Polity and Indian Economy.
  • Haryana–Economy, and people. Social, economic and cultural institutions and language of Haryana.
  • History of India and Indian National Movement.
  • General Mental Ability.

General Aptitude:

  • Comprehension
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  • General mental ability
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  • Decision making and problem-solving
  • Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, the order of magnitude, etc. – Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. – Class X level)

HPSC HCS 2024 Admit Cards

The admit cards for HPSC HCS 2024 will be released by the authorities on the official website. All the applicants who have successfully filled the application form along with the required registration fees will be able to download the admit cards. The applicants can expect the issuance of admit card around 15 days prior to the examination.

Steps for downloading the Admit Card for HPSC HCS:

  • The applicants must visit the official website for downloading the admit card.
  • Here, the applicants need to enter their application number or registration number and date of birth.
  • Next, the applicant must click on the “Download Admit Card” link.
  • The admit card of the applicant will be displayed on-screen. The applicant must check for any correction in the admit card.
  • If the information displayed on the admit card is correct, applicants must take a print out and preserve it for future reference.

HPSC HCS 2024 Results

The final results for HPSC HCS 2024 will be declared by the authorities after all three phases of the exam are conducted. However, the results are declared by the Haryana Public Selection Commission after the commencement of each phase. All the results will be made available online through the official website. The results will be declared in the form of a merit list displaying the roll numbers of prospective applicants.

Steps for downloading the Results for HPSC HCS:

  • First of all, the applicant must visit the official website.
  • Now, the applicant is required to click on the “Result” section mentioned on the website.
  • The applicant needs to look for “HPSC HCS Result” and needs to click on the same.
  • Finally, the applicant can observe a pdf on-screen. The applicant needs to search for his/her roll number.

HPSC 2024 Cut-off

The cut-offs for HPSC HCS 2024 will be updated here as soon as they are released by the authorities. Meanwhile, the applicants can go through the previous year’s cut-off and form an idea.

The Cut-Offs for HPSC HCS 2020 are mentioned below:

CategoryCut off
General category candidates130.32
BCB129.35
BCA115.18
SC105.19
Ex-Serviceman-General104.83
Ex-Serviceman-SC72.07
Ex-Serviceman-BCA87.63

HPSC HCS FAQs

Who conducts the Haryana Public Selection Commission (HPSC) Exam?

The Haryana Public Selection Commission (HPSC) conducts the exam. It is a state-level recruitment exam for various government job vacancies in Haryana.

What is the duration of each paper in the HPSC exam?

The duration of each paper in the HPSC exam will be 2 hours. Candidates will have to complete the paper within the given time limit.

What type of questions will be asked in the HPSC exam?

The HPSC exam will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Candidates will have to choose the correct answer from the given options.

In which languages will the HPSC exam be conducted?

The HPSC exam will be conducted in both English and Hindi languages. Candidates can choose the language in which they are more comfortable.

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