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HPSC Exam 2024: Latest News, Date, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

March 11, 2024

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As the governing body for the Haryana PSC, the HPSC full form (Haryana Public Service Commission) has a significant responsibility. This prestigious constitutional organization is in charge of holding several tests, including the HPSC HCS (Haryana Civil Service) exam.

Public Service Commissions are among the most important government institutions. Moreover, They work at the federal and state levels. Public Service Commissions have long histories of good service. However, The origins of this institution are linked with the history of Indian nationalism. However, The Montagu-Chelmsford Report agreed with the Indianization of the civil services at first. Besides, The Government of India Act, of 1919 included a provision for it. Sir Ross Barker was appointed Chairman of the Public Service Commission of India on October 1, 1926.

The state of Haryana conducts this joint competitive test to choose eligible applicants for various posts within the state offices. People who want to work in the administrative, police, tax, and other sectors of the Haryana government may do so by taking the HCS test. Candidates may use it as a stepping stone to start a rewarding career in public services and advance the growth and welfare of the nation.

Latest Updates:

  • The HCS mains exam is scheduled to be held on 30 & 31st March 2024.
  • HPSC HCS 2024 prelims result was declared on 27th Feb 2024.
  • The last date to apply for HPSC HCS Recruitment 2024 is 21st December 2023.
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HPSC HCS 2024 Recruitment Notification

HPSC-HCS-Notification-2023

Exam Summary

Exam NameHPSC Exam 2024
OrganizationHPSC Haryana Public Service Commission
Post NameDistrict Food & Supplies Controller (DFSC), ‘A’ Class Tehsildar,  hpsc Assistant professor Excise & Taxation Officer (AETO), Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies (ARCS), Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO), Traffic Manager, District Food & Supplies Officer (DFSO), Assistant Employment Officer (AEO), and Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) are a few of the positions for which HPSC conducts exams.
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeOffline
Recruitment ProcessPhases, interviews, group discussions, etc.
Official Websitehttp://hpsc.gov.in/en-us/

HPSC Exam 2024 Important Dates

Go through the following table to learn more about the important dates related to the HPSC HCS exam:

Important EventsDate
HPSC 2023 Notification17th November 2023
Online Application Commencement Date1st December 2023
Online Application End Date21st December 2023
HPSC Admit CardTo be announced
Prelims Exam11th February 2024
Prelims Result27th February 2024
Main Exam30-31st March 2024
Main Exam ResultTo be announced
InterviewTo be announced
Final HPSC ResultTo be announced

HPSC Exam 2024 Vacancy

The post-wise vacancies are mentioned below in tabular form:

Post NameTotal Vacancies
HCS (Ex. Br.)03
DSP06
ETO08
Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO)37
Asstt. Excise & Taxation Officer (AETO)19
Asstt. Registrar Co. Op. Societies (ARCS)01
‘A’ Class Tehsildar28
District Food & Supplies Controller (DFSC)02
TM04
DFSO01
AEO12
Total Vacancies121

HPSC Exam 2024 Eligibility

Age, educational level, and physical requirements are the three factors used to determine eligibility for the HPSC test.

Educational Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a reputed institution is a requirement for this test. Candidates may still apply even in their last year of a bachelor’s degree program.

  • Additionally, by the HCS deadline, the final year grade or score sheet must be submitted.
  • Before the HCS deadline, applicants must also get their degree certificate or mark sheet. However, candidates have 30 days from the test announcement to complete their HCS application.
  • A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a reputable institution is required of applicants for this test. However, candidates may apply for the exam even if they are in their last year of a bachelor’s program. The final year grade or score sheet must be sent in by the HCS deadline.
  • In addition, candidates must get their degree certificate or mark sheet before the HCS deadline. Candidates, however, have 30 days from the announcement of the test to finish the HCS application.

The applicant must be an Indian national to apply for the HPSC.

Age Limit

You must be at least 21 to apply. The maximum age for applicants to the Haryana PSC is 42. The test year 2023, will be used to calculate the candidate’s age. The upper age restriction is lowered for applicants within the protected groups.

Candidates applying for HPSC DSP positions must adhere to the following age requirements.

  • minimum age is 21.
  • maximum age of 27

Age Relaxation

The Haryana PSC lowers the maximum age threshold for a few categories. In connection to age relaxation, the following details are provided:

CategoryAge Relaxation (Years)Maximum Age (Years)
Candidates from Haryana’s A and B Backward Classes5 yrs47 yrs
Applicants who fall under the SC/ST category5 yrs47 yrs
Unmarried female applicants (including those who are divorced or separated)3 yrs45 yrs
Haryana’s PH and PwD10 yrs50 yrs
applicants who fall under the SC/ST category and are in the PH and PwD categories15 yrs55 yrs

Physical Requirements for D.S.P.

To apply to the Haryana D.S.P. The applicants must adhere to the enumerated physical requirements.

CategoryHeight/Chest 
Male Applicants5’7” (170.18 cm)33”
Female Applicants5’2” (157.50 cm)N/A

HPSC Exam 2024 Application

Candidates must register and apply for the HCS after the announcement about the registration procedure is made available on the test organizing body’s official website.

Application Steps

Applicants may apply for the HPSC test by following the steps below:

  • To begin filling out the application form, go to the official website.
  • Look for the HPSC Application form link on the main page and click on it.
  • When you click on it, an application window appears.
  • Following that, applicants must register with a valid Email ID and password.
  • Ensure you do everything correctly while filling out the application form.
  • Candidates must upload all required papers and provide scanned pictures and signatures.
  • Make payment for the application cost. Candidates may pay the application costs using their debit card, credit card, or net banking.
  • The application has been successfully submitted. Candidates may write down the Reference number and save it for future reference.

Application Fee

For each applicant, a separate application fee is required.

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralRs. 1000
Male candidates for the General Category as well as other state’s restricted categoriesRs. 250
candidates for the general category who are women Female applicants from foreign States who fall under the General category along with all restricted categoriesRs. 250
candidates who fall under the Haryana SC, BC-A, BC-B, and ESM categories.Rs. 250
All PWD, or people with disabilities, or PWD, category candidates from Haryana exclusively (with at least 40% impairment).

HPSC Exam 2024 Admit card

The admit card for HPSC Recruitment 2024 will be available on the official website. All applicants who successfully enrolled for the test may get their admission cards quickly.

Steps to Download Admit Card

  • You may download the admission card by going to the official website.
  • Candidates must provide their date of birth and application number (or registration number) on the website.
  • After that, click the button to download the HPSC admit card.
  • Candidates may notice the symbol for the admit card on the screen, but they must double-check the information before downloading the admission card.
  • Candidates may download the admission card and print it off for future use if all its information is accurate.
  • It is suggested that candidates provide a backup copy.

Exam Centre details

Yamunanagar
Sonepat
Sirsa
Rewari
Panchkula
Panipat
Kurukshetra
Karnal
Kaithal
Hisar
Gurugram
Faridabad
Ambala
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HPSC 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam for HCS (Haryana Civil Services) comprises three major parts. However, The Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and finally, the personal interview round. Moreover, The first two are written exams. Moreover, The written exams are based on a well-defined syllabus framed by Haryana PSC. Finally, The last one is the personality assessment test which is a type of oral exam.  However, The candidates are filtered in prelims and appear for the mains exam afterwards. Moreover, the interview also takes place. The final merit is decided based on the performance in all the exams. However, Successful completion of this process is essential to avail the post of administrative officer.

The selection procedure has three steps-

Prelims test

To test the general awareness and analytical as well as reasoning aptitude of the candidates

Mains Test

This exam is designed to assess students’ language fluency, reading and writing skills. The subjective knowledge of applicants is also checked. The main exam has an essay writing exam as well. Moreover, The essay writing exam is structured to test the ability to write a well-thought-out piece of writing. However, The ability to communicate logically and knowledge of the chosen topic is checked.

Interview

The HPSC Viva-voce is the exam’s final stage. Applicants who pass the HPSC mains exam are invited to an interview. However, The discussion will occur in the Panchkula office of the Haryana PSC. The interviewers may ask you questions regarding current events of national and international relevance. Besides, it shows your socioeconomic and political understanding of the state of Haryana. The aspiring applicant must be well-versed in the following topics-

The ambitious candidate must be well-versed in the state’s regional customs and culture. Candidates will also be evaluated on soft skills such as leadership traits, communication skills, mental agility, and critical thinking.

HPSC Exam 2024 Syllabus

Given the size of the HPSC HCS curriculum, preparation should begin as soon as possible. Being that the prelim is a qualifying test, you must prepare well to be chosen for the mains. When you fully comprehend the curriculum, this is doable.

Prelims Syllabus

Two papers—General Studies and Civil Service Aptitude—make up the exam.

General StudiesCulture, Indian History, Literature, Indian Economy, Inventions along with Discoveries, Tourism, Sports, Civics,  Artists, Geography, General Science, Environmental Issues, Countries and Capitals, Rivers, Lakes and Seas, Current Affairs, Biology, Famous Days & Dates, Famous Places in India,  Indian Politics, Famous Books & Authors, Indian Parliament
CSATClass X level English language comprehension, analytical thinking, basic numeracy comprehension, data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.), general mental capacity, decision-making and problem-solving, interpersonal skills, including communication skills.

Mains Syllabus

The following is the Main Exam Syllabus:

HindiTranslating a text from English into Hindi, explaining a section in Hindi in prose and poetry written in the same language, and composition (idioms, corrections, etc.) are all examples of Hindi.
EnglishProblems with LCM and HCF, with Numbers, Trains, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, Partnership of Time and Work, Boats and Streams, Areas, and with Ratio and Proportion; Quantification, likelihood, compound interest, and profit and loss; Games and Races, Allergies and Mixtures, Averages, Volumes, Pipes and Cisterns, and Odd Man Out; Numbers and ages, percentages, quadratic equations, combinations & permutations, indices & surds, simple equations, straightforward simplifications, and approximations are all examples of mathematical concepts.
General KnowledgeProblems with LCM and HCF, with Numbers, Trains, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, Partnership of Time and Work, Boats and Streams, Areas, and Ratio and Proportion; Quantification, likelihood, compound interest, and profit and loss; Games and Races, Allergies and Mixtures, Averages, Volumes, Pipes and Cisterns, and Odd Man Out; Numbers and ages, percentages, quadratic equations, combinations & permutations, indices & surds, simple equations, straightforward simplifications, and approximations are all examples of mathematical concepts.
Current AffairsThe general awareness category includes current affairs: international and national organizations, the environment, books, geography, the budget, authors, awards, general knowledge, abbreviations, general science, history, and the Indian economy.
Ability/AptitudeProblems with LCM and HCF, with Numbers, Trains, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, Partnership of Time and Work, Boats and Streams, Areas, and Ratio and Proportion; Quantification, likelihood, compound interest, and profit and loss; Games and Races, Allergies and Mixtures, Averages, Volumes, Pipes and Cisterns, and Odd Man Out; Numbers and ages, percentages, quadratic equations, combinations & permutations, indices & surds, simple equations, straightforward simplifications, and approximations are all examples of mathematical concepts.

HPSC Exam 2024 Answer Key

After the test period, the answer key is posted on the official website. Candidates may review and download the HPSC Recruitment 2024 answer key on the official website. They can also file objections if they discover errors in the answer key.

HPSC Exam 2024 Results

After completing the Prelims, Main, and Interview phases, the Haryana Public Service Commission announces the results of the HPSC test qualifying applicants. The Haryana PSC 2024 result is readily accessible from the official website for applicants. To obtain the results, candidates must provide their registration number, roll number, and birthdate. The final score would consider the preliminary, main, and interview scores.

HPSC Exam 2024 Cut-Off

Below are category-specific projected cut-offs from the previous year i.e., 2022:

CategoriesWritten Exam Cut-OffFinal Cut-Off
OH138158
HH82116
VH130156
OSP BCB108138
OSP BCA100128
OSP SC78106
OSP GEN134159
EXM BCB56107
EXM BCA9840
EXM SC7056
EXM GEN88118
BCB146164
BCA138158
SC132152
GEN150174

HPSC Exam 2024 Salary

Below are the remuneration data for the different posts under the HPSC Recruitment 2024:

Post namePay ScaleGrade PayBasic PayTotal Salary per month (Approx.) @ 28% DAIn-Hand Salary per month (Approx.)
Assistant Employment Officer (AEO)9300-3480046004490062000-66000  54000-58000
Traffic Manager (TM9300-3480046004490062000-66000  54000-58000
District Food & Supplies Officer (DFSO)9300-3480046004490062000-6600054000-58000
Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO)9300-348004600  4490062000-6600054000-58000
Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies (ARCS)9300-34800460044900
62000-66000  
54000-58000
Assistant Excise & Taxation Officer (AETO9300-34800460044900  62000-6600054000-58000
Tehsildar (Class A)9300-3480046004490062000-6600054000-58000
Excise & Taxation Officer9300-3480054005310071000-7600063000-68000
District Food & Supplies Controller9300-3480046004490062000-6600054000-58000
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP9300-3480054005310071000-7600063000-68000
Officer in HCS Executive Branch15600-3910054005610077000-8300066000-72000

Perks and Benefits

Aside from generous pay, Haryana PSC officers are entitled to several benefits and allowances:

  • Inflation-adjusted Dearness Allowance of 65 per cent
  • Allowance for Travel
  • Accommodation
  • Medical Services
  • Bills for electricity and water
  • Services for Free Phones
  • Take a Study Break
  • Household Assistants and Security

Besides this generous pay, HPSC officers are entitled to several benefits and allowances:

  • Allowance for Travel
  • Accommodation
  • Medical Services
  • Bills for electricity and water
  • Services for Free Phones
  • Take a Study Break
  • Household Assistants and Security

In conclusion, the HPSC (Haryana Public Service Commission) test provides a path to a lucrative and promising job in the public sector. Candidates who pass this coveted test can work in the administration, police, tax, and cooperative sectors of the Haryana government, among other departments and agencies. The advantages of passing the HPSC test include employment security, stability, attractive compensation packages, opportunities for professional advancement, and a favourable work-life balance. The opportunity to contribute to the welfare and advancement of society as well as social prestige and respect, are additional benefits of government employment via HPSC. The HPSC test is a highly sought-after option for those seeking a safe and significant professional path since it generally opens the road to a rewarding and recognized career.

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FAQs

How to prepare for the HPSC exam?

Create a study plan, acquire appropriate resources, and concentrate on each topic with a particular technique as you prepare for the HPSC test. Take practice exams, keep up with current events, build conceptual knowledge, manage your time well, prioritize regular reviews, and have a positive outlook while taking care of your health. Success on the HPSC test requires effort, consistency, and dedication.

What are the posts under HPSC?

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is accepting applications for several unfilled vacancies. A few important roles are the Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies (ARCS), the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO), the District Food and Supplies Controller (DFSC), the Haryana Taxation Officer (HTO), and the Haryana Civil Services (HCS). These positions provide opportunities to work in the administrative, police, tax, cooperative, and other areas of the Haryana government.

What is the salary of an HPSC officer?

The base pay, grade pay, and additional allowances all contribute to the in-hand remuneration of an HPSC HCS officer. A Group A officer’s initial in-hand pay is around Rs. 68,000 per month, whereas a Group B officer’s starting in-hand pay is approximately Rs. 45,000 per month.

What are the maximum marks of the HPSC exam?

The HPSC exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Written Exam (200 Marks), Mains Written Exam (600 Marks), and Personality Test/ Interview (75 Marks).

Is the HPSC exam held every year?

The HPSC holds the Haryana Civil Services (Exe.) branch exam each year to find applicants for the state civil services and associated services