Haryana Planning Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Brief Information
The Department of Town & Country Planning, Haryana has released a recruitment notification for the contractual appointment of Planning Officers. There are 31 maximum positions. Candidates with a Post Graduate degree in Urban/Regional Planning or B.Tech in Planning along with a valid GATE score in Architecture & Planning (AR) for 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply. The application period starts immediately, with a last date of 06.04.2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications via email as per the prescribed proforma.
Overview
| Organization/Department | Department of Town & Country Planning, Haryana |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Planning Officer (Contractual) |
| Qualification | PG in Urban/Regional Planning OR B.Tech in Planning |
| Age Limit | As per GATE rules, no specific age mentioned in notice |
| Apply Date | Immediately (started) |
| Last Date | 06.04.2026 |
| Apply Fees | Not specified (likely nil) |
| Salary (Monthly) | ₹50,000/- (all inclusive, fixed) |
| Job Location | Chandigarh / District HQs of Haryana (Transferable) |
| Apply Mode | Email Only (planningofficer.2627@gmail.com) |
| Official Website | www.tcpharyana.gov.in |
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Important Dates (Tentative)
| Application Last Date | 06.04.2026 |
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| Provisional Result Date | 20.04.2026 |
| Document Verification | 28.04.2026 |
| Final Result Date | 01.05.2026 |
| Offer Letter Issuance | 08.05.2026 |
| Contract Start Date | 18.05.2026 |
Note: Dates are tentative. Visit www.tcpharyana.gov.in for updates.
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| GEN | 17 |
| Gen-ESM | 3 |
| EWS | 3 |
| SC | 3 |
| BC-A | 3 |
| BC-B | 1 |
| OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 1 |
| DSC/OSC | 1 |
| Total (Max) | 31 |
Eligibility Criteria (Qualification & GATE)
| Educational Qualification (any one) |
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|---|---|
| Required GATE Paper | Architecture and Planning (Paper Code: AR) |
| Valid GATE Years | 2024 or 2025 or 2026 |
| GATE Score Weightage | Equal weightage to scores from any of the three years. Candidate can apply with highest score. |
Selection Process
- Screening based on GATE Score (AR 2024/25/26)
- Publication of Provisional Result
- Document Verification (Original Certificates required)
- Final Merit List based on GATE Score
- Issuance of Offer Letter
Tie-Breaking Rule: If GATE scores are tied → older age placed higher; if same DOB → higher marks in Bachelor's degree.
Documents Required (To be emailed)
- Scanned educational certificates (Matric onwards)
- Latest color photo (white background, name & date written on photo)
- Scanned signature
- Scanned Aadhar Card
- Haryana Bonafide Resident certificate
- Category certificates (if applicable): SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Serviceman/PWD/DSC/OSC
- GATE Score Card (AR 2024/2025/2026)
- CV in prescribed proforma (Annexure-A as per notice)
How to Apply (Email Process)
- Prepare your CV strictly as per proforma (Annexure-A) given in the official notification.
- Scan all required documents as per category (photo, signature, certificates, GATE score).
- Ensure photograph has white background with date & name written on it.
- Compile documents into PDF files as specified (eligibility docs, reservation docs).
- Send the application along with all enclosures to: planningofficer.2627@gmail.com.
- No offline application will be accepted.
- Take a printout/screenshot of the sent email for future reference.
Contract & Remuneration Details
| Contract Duration | 11 months (extendable based on performance & requirement) |
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| Monthly Remuneration | ₹50,000/- (fixed, all inclusive) |
| Nature of Post | Purely temporary, no regularization |
| Transferability | Transferable throughout Haryana at District HQ/State HQ |
| Termination Notice | 1 month notice by candidate; otherwise last month's salary forfeited |
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| Official Notification | Download from tcpharyana.gov.in (Check website for full PDF) |
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| Apply Online (Email) | planningofficer.2627@gmail.com |
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HPSC HCS (Ex. Br.) & Allied Services Recruitment 2026 - Online
Brief Information
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released Advertisement No. 22/2026 dated 30.01.2026 for recruitment to HCS (Executive Branch) and 9 other Allied Services (Group A & B). Total vacancies are 205 (as per notification summary). Online applications open from 06.02.2026 to 26.02.2026 (upto 05:00 PM). Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Age limit: 18-42 years (18-27 for DSP) with relaxations. The selection process comprises Prelim, Mains, and Personality Test.
Overview
| Organization/Department | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 22/2026, Dated: 30.01.2026 |
| Post Name | HCS (Ex. Br.) & 9 Allied Services (DSP, ETO, DFSC, ARCS, DFSO, AETO, TM, A Class Tehsildar, A Class Naib Tehsildar) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or equivalent from a recognised University |
| Age Limit | 18‑42 years (as on 01.01.2026); for DSP: 18‑27 years; with category relaxations up to 52 years |
| Apply Date | 06.02.2026 |
| Last Date | 26.02.2026 upto 05:00 PM |
| Apply Fees | ₹1000 (Gen/UR), ₹250 (DSC/OSC/BC‑A(NCL)/BC‑B(NCL)/ESM/EWS/Women of Hry), NIL (PwBD Haryana) |
| Salary (Monthly) | As per Haryana Govt. rules (not specified in notification) |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Apply Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
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Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
| Post | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| All posts except DSP | 18 years | 42 years |
| DSP | 18 years | 27 years |
Age Relaxation (as per Govt. instructions 25.03.2022):
- SC/BC of Haryana – 5 years
- PwBD (RPwD Act 2016) – 5 years (+5 more if belongs to SC/BC/EWS, max 52 yrs)
- Wife of disabled military personnel / Widowed/divorced woman / Judicially separated woman (2+ yrs) / Unmarried woman – 5 years
- ESM – Military service + 3 years (subject to conditions)
- Adhoc/Contract/Work-charged/Daily wages (Haryana Govt.) – equal to completed years on equivalent post (max 52 yrs)
- DSP: SC/BC – 5 years; ESM as per norms
Note: Upper age limit for any category (except ESM) shall not exceed 52 years. Relaxation admissible only for posts reserved for that category (except PwBD relaxation applies irrespective of reservation).
Essential Qualification
Educational: Bachelor’s degree in Arts / Science / Commerce or equivalent from a recognised university (Rule 12(2)(b) of HCS (Ex. Br.) Rules, 2008).
Physical Standard for DSP (Haryana Police Service Rules, 2002):
| Category | Height | Chest | Chest (expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5'7" (170.18 cm) | 33" (83.82 cm) | 34½" (87.63 cm) [expansion 1½" mandatory] |
| Female | 5'2" (157.50 cm) | — | — |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 30-Jan-2026 |
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| Apply Start | 06-Feb-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26-Feb-2026 upto 05:00 PM |
| Last Date to Pay Fees Online | 26-Feb-2026 upto 05:00 PM |
| Preliminary Exam | 26-Apr-2026 |
| Main Written Exam | 27 to 29-Jun-2026 |
| Personality Test/Viva-Voce | August/September 2026 |
📋 Vacancy Details – Post‑wise (as per Advertisement No. 22/2026)
| S.No. | Post Name | Gen/UR | DSC† | OSC† | BC‑A† | BC‑B† | EWS† | Total Posts |
ESM (Hry) |
PwBD (Hry) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HCS (Ex. Br.) | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 32 | Gen‑01, BCB‑01, HH‑01 |
| 2 | DSP | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 8 | BCA‑01 |
| 3 | ETO | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 27 | Gen‑01, VH(Gen)‑01 |
| 4 | DFSC | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | HH‑01 |
| 5 | ARCS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 03 | — |
| 6 | DFSO | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | HH‑01 |
| 7 | AETO | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 22 | Gen‑01, VH(Gen)‑01, HH(Gen)‑01 |
| 8 | TM | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | — |
| 9 | ‘A’ Class Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | HH‑01 |
| 10 | ‘A’ Class Naib Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — |
† DSC = Deprived Scheduled Castes of Haryana, OSC = Other Scheduled Castes of Haryana,
BC‑A = Backward Classes (A) Non‑Creamy Layer, BC‑B = Backward Classes (B) Non‑Creamy Layer,
EWS = Economically Weaker Sections of Haryana.
All figures are as per the official table in Advertisement No. 22/2026.
Application Fee (pay online by 26.02.2026, 05:00 PM)
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| PwBD of Haryana (≥40% disability) | NIL |
| DSC/OSC/BC-A(NCL)/BC-B(NCL)/ESM/EWS/Women of Haryana | 250 |
| DESM (belonging to vertical reserved categories of Hry) | 250 |
| DESM of Haryana (UR category) | 1000 |
| All other candidates (General/UR, unreserved) | 1000 |
Fee is non‑refundable, cannot be held in reserve. Applications without prescribed fee (unless exempted) shall be summarily rejected.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Preliminary Examination (screening): 2 papers (Objective, 2 hrs each). Paper‑I: General Studies (100 marks); Paper‑II: CSAT (100 marks, qualifying, 33% reqd). 0.25 negative mark per wrong answer. Merit for Mains based on Paper‑I only. Candidates 12x vacancies called for Mains.
- Main Written Examination: 6 Conventional (essay) papers, 3 hrs each, total 600 marks. Papers: English (incl essay), Hindi (incl essay), General Studies I‑IV. Min 45% aggregate (33% each in English & Hindi). PwBD min may be lowered to 35%.
- Personality Test / Viva‑voce: 75 marks. Candidates 3x vacancies called. Final merit = Main (600) + Interview (75) = 675 marks.
Preliminary Exam Structure
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Qualifying? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Studies | 100 | 2 hrs | Merit basis |
| II | Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) | 100 | 2 hrs | Qualifying (33%) |
Main Exam Structure
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
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| I | English (incl. English Essay) | 100 |
| II | Hindi (incl. Hindi Essay, Devnagri) | 100 |
| III | General Studies I | 100 |
| IV | General Studies II | 100 |
| V | General Studies III | 100 |
| VI | General Studies IV | 100 |
How to Apply – Four Stage Process
- Registration: Visit http://hpse.gov.in, register using Mobile No. / Aadhar (VID). Login ID created.
- Fill particulars: Complete application form with personal, educational, preference details.
- Payment of fee: Pay online via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card.
- Final submission: Take printout of application, sign it, and upload the signed copy online. Without signed upload, application is incomplete → automatic rejection.
No changes allowed after submission. Multiple applications: highest/latest application number only considered.
Documents to be Uploaded (scanned copies)
- Photo & Signature
- Educational certificates (degree & mark sheets)
- Medical fitness certificate (as per Appendix C) for active outdoor duties
- DSC/OSC certificate (as per 13.11.2024 notification)
- BC‑A(NCL)/BC‑B(NCL) certificate (issued 2025‑26, based on FY 2024‑25 income & assets)
- EWS certificate (valid 2025‑26, issued after 01.04.2025)
- ESM/DESM/DFF certificate (valid on closing date, from Zila Sainik Board)
- PwBD certificate
- Aadhar card
- Haryana Domicile/Resident certificate (for reservation benefit)
- Experience certificate (for age relaxation, from appointing authority)
- NOC (for Haryana Govt. employees with bond)
- Proof of adhoc/contract/daily wages service (for age relaxation)
Reservation & Important Conditions
- Reservation benefits (SC/BC/EWS/PwBD) only for Haryana domiciles.
- BC‑A/BC‑B Creamy Layer are not eligible for reservation; they must apply as General and pay full fee.
- Women candidates must submit caste certificate from father’s side only; in‑laws certificate not accepted.
- BC/EWS certificates must be for FY 2025‑26 (issued after 01.04.2025). Old certificates invalid.
- OBC certificate not valid; must obtain BC‑A/BC‑B (NCL) certificate.
- Reserved category candidates from other States compete as General (no reservation, full fee).
- No change of category permitted under any circumstances.
- If reserved candidature rejected due to invalid certificate, not considered under General category.
- Preference of services can be exercised for all or specific posts; no change later. Reserved category candidates may opt for posts not reserved for them and be considered against General merit.
- Ex‑servicemen reservation: strict priority order (disabled ESM → family member of disabled ESM → other ESM → family member of other ESM). Benefit admissible only at final selection stage.
- DFF (Freedom Fighter dependents) reservation up to 2% from unfilled ESM/BC quota.
PwBD – Scribe & Extra Time
- Extra time: 20 minutes/hour for Blind/Low vision & Locomotor disability (writing severely affected) – prior permission from Commission required, with Medical Board certificate.
- Scribe: Allowed for VH candidates; candidate must arrange scribe (10+2 student, verified by Principal). Written request 5 days before exam.
- No scribe permission by Centre Supervisor; only Commission can grant.
Penalty & Unfair Means
Use of mobile phone (even switched off), pager, smartwatch, Bluetooth, camera, or any electronic device in exam hall is strictly banned. Impersonation, fabricated documents, irrelevant photos/signatures, incorrect statements, obtaining question paper improperly, misbehavior etc. lead to disqualification, debarment, and criminal prosecution under Haryana Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2021.
General Instructions
- Eligibility determined as on closing date (26.02.2026). No documents issued after closing date accepted.
- Improvement of marks after closing date not considered.
- Only Matriculation certificate accepted as proof of age.
- E‑Admit Card to be downloaded from website; not sent by post. Discrepancies to be reported immediately.
- Candidate must ensure valid mobile & email till selection process ends.
- Haryana Govt. employees without bond: self‑declaration; with bond: NOC from HOD required at interview.
- Private employees: no NOC needed.
- No withdrawal of application after submission.
- Commission’s decision on eligibility, selection criteria is final. No correspondence on cut‑off marks or non‑selection.
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| Apply Online | hpsc.gov.in (from 06.02.2026) |
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