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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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