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HPSC HCS Notification 2026 Out For 102 Posts, Eligibility, Selection Process, Exam Date

The Haryana Public Service Commission has announced 102 Civil Services Posts, which will be filled through the HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for HCS Executive & Other Allied Services from 06 February 2026 on the official HPSC portal. This article highlights all important information of HPSC HCS 2026 Recruitment, such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application form dates, vacancy and more.

HPSC HCS Notification 2026 Official PDF Out

The notification for HPSC HCS 2026 Recruitment has been finally released on the official portal @hpsc.gov.in on 30 January 2026. This notification includes all major highlights of the Executive Branch and Other Allied Services posts, such as salary, syllabus, application fee and others. For the ease of the candidates, we have provided the direct download link of the notification PDF in the article below

HPSC HCS 2026 Recruitment: Key Highlights

For all graduate candidates, it is the best opportunity to make a career in the government sector in civil services posts. Also, the HPSC will accept the online application from those candidates who meet the criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. After applying for HCS posts, the selection of the candidates will be based on various stages, such as the written examination (Prelims and Mains) and personality test/viva voce.

HPSC HCS Notification 2026: Key Highlights
Important Details

  • Recruitment Organisation – Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
  • Post Name – Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch & Other Allied Services)
  • Advt. No. – 22/2026
  • Official Website – @hpsc.gov.in.
Vacancy Details

  • HCS (Haryana Civil Services): 24
  • DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police): 08
  • ETO (Excise and Taxation Officer): 27
  • DFSC (District Food and Supplies Controller): 02
  • ARCS (Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies): 03
  • DFSO (District Food and Supplies Officer): 01
  • AETO (Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer): 22
  • TM (Treasury Manager): 07
  • Tehsildar (Apprentice Tehsildar): 03
  • Naib Tehsildar (Apprentice Naib Tehsildar): 05
Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date – 30 January 2026
  • Online Application Starts – 06 February 2026
  • Last Date To Apply – 26 February 2026 Upto 05 PM
  • Last Date To Deposit Fee – 26 February 2026 Upto 05 PM
  • Preliminary Examination – 24 April 2026
  • Mains Examination – 27 June 2026 to 29 June 2026
  • Personality Test/Viva Voce – August/September 2026
Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification – Graduation
  • Age Limit – 18 To 27 (For DSP), 18 To 42 (Other Posts)
Selection Process

  • First Stage – Prelims Written Exam
  • Second Stage – Mains Exam
  • Third Stage – Personality Test/Viva Voce
Important Links

HPSC HCS Vacancy 2026: Post-wise

Here, candidates can check the post-wise and category-wise vacancy details of HPSC HCS Notification 2026. The Haryana Public Service Commission has announced 102 Civil Services posts along with the detailed notification on its official portal.

HPSC HCS Notification 2026 Vacancy Details
Category HCS DSP ETO DFSC ARCS DFSO AETO TM Tehsildar Naib Tehsildar
Gen/UR 11 02 14 02 01 01 09 02 02 02
DSC 02 01 03 01 03 01 01 01
OSC 02 01 02 03 02
BC(A) 04 02 04 03 01 01
BC(B) 02 01 02 01 01
EWS 03 01 02 03 01 01
Total 24 08 27 02 03 01 22 07 03 05

The “10% Rule” Disqualification

Every candidate wants to know the 10% Rule Disqualification that is mentioned in the HPSC HCS 2026 Recruitment. According to this rule, a candidate could be directly disqualified from this exam if they do not fill in more then 10% of the total questions. Here, candidates can know the complete details about the 10% disqualification and how to escape from it.

  • Every question has 5 circles (A, B, C, D, E). Any one circle have to be darkened by the candidate its compulsory.
  • To avoid the disqualification, every candidate must darken the circle whether they know or do not know the answer. If the candidate does not know the answer, then darken the circle E.

HPSC HCS Apply Online 2026

As per the official, the direct link to apply online for HCS (Executive Branch & Other Allied Services) will be initiated from 06 February 2026 on the official portal @hpsc.gov.in. All candidates who want to apply for Haryana Civil Services posts must read and analyse all details that are specified in the notification PDF to avoid rejection of the application form.

The last date to submit the online application form is 26 February 2026. For the candidates’ convenience, we will provide the direct online application form link in the article once it is activated.

HPSC HCS Online Application Fee 2026

Along with submitting the online application form for HPSC HCS 2026 posts, it is mandatory for every candidate to pay the application fee through the online portal. The fee can be paid using electronic modes such as debit card, credit card, net banking, and other available options. Below, we have provided the category-wise application fee details in the table.

Sr. No. Categories of Candidates Fee (Rs.)
1 For all Persons of Haryana with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (with at least 40% disability) NIL
2 Candidates belonging to DSC, OSC, BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer), ESM, EWS, and women candidates of Haryana 250/-
3 DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to their vertical category (DSC, OSC, BC-A (NCL), BC-B (NCL), ESM, EWS) 250/-
4 DESM candidates of Haryana belonging to UR category 1000/-
5 All remaining candidates 1000/-

How To Apply Online For HPSC HCS Recruitment 2025?

For the ease of the candidates, we have provided the direct, simple and easy steps to apply online for HPSC HCS 2026 posts on the official portal @hpsc.gov.in. Every candidate who wants to apply for the Executive Branch and other allied services can follow these steps one by one and submit the application form on the website. These steps are given below

  • Visit the official website of HPSC at hpsc.gov.in.
  • Click on the HPSC HCS 2026 Recruitment/ Apply Online link.
  • Register yourself if you are a new user.
  • Log in using your registration number and password.
  • Fill in the application form with correct personal and educational details.
  • Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
  • Pay the application fee through online mode.
  • Check all the details carefully and submit the form.
  • Download and print the confirmation page for future use.

Eligibility Criteria for HPSC HCS 2026 Posts

Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria before applying for the HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026. Eligibility is determined based on educational qualifications and age limits. Applications submitted by ineligible candidates may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Educational Qualification

Here, for the benefit of candidates, we have provided the educational qualifications in detail in the article below.

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce or an equivalent degree from a recognised university or board.
  • All required certificates must be issued on or before the closing date of the application.

Also, Final Year students can apply for the Haryana Civil Services posts, if results are declared before the closing date.

Age Limit (Post-wise)

The age limit is also an important part of the HPSC HCS Recruitment before applying for the HPSC HCS 2026 posts. Here, we have provided the post-wise age details in the table given below

Post Minimum Age Maximum Age
DSP 18 Years 27 Years
Other Posts 18 Years 42 Years

Age will be calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.

Important Eligibility Criteria Updates

Candidates who want to apply for the Haryana Civil Services posts must carefully read and analyse the important eligibility criteria rules through the official notification PDF. These are updated rules, and every candidate needs to follow them

  • Final Year Students Can Apply: Candidates who are in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, but their final result must be declared on or before 26 February 2026 (Last date of online application form)
  • Certificate for Foreign Degrees: Applicants who have a degree from a foreign university must obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) before submitting their application. Without this certificate, the application may be rejected.
  • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC-A/BC-B Candidates: Candidates belonging to BC-A and BC-B categories must ensure that their Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate is issued on or after 1 April 2025.

What is The Selection Process?

The Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Selection Process 2026 is conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission in multiple stages. Candidates must qualify at each stage to move to the next level of the recruitment process.

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Mains Examination
  • Interview

FAQs

When will the HPSC HCS Notification 2026 be released?

The HPSC HCS Notification 2026 has been released on 30 January 2026 on the official website @hpsc.gov.in.

Through HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026, how many civil service posts will be filled?

Through this recruitment, a total of 102 Civil Services posts will be filled in the various departments across the state.

When will the online application form for HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026 start?

The online application form for HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026 will be started on 06 April 2026 on its official website.

What is the last date to apply online for HPSC HCS Notification 2026?

The last date is to apply online for HPSC HCS Recruitment is 26 February 2026.

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