Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) Haryana Civil Services & Other Allied Service Exam Syllabus
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) Haryana Civil Services (HCS) & Other Allied Services Exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test/Interview. Here’s the comprehensive syllabus for each stage:
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers:
Paper I: General Studies
Current Affairs:
- Events of national and international importance.
History of India:
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History, focusing on the Indian National Movement.
Indian and World Geography:
- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance:
- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development:
- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change:
- General issues, including those that do not require subject specialization.
General Science:
- Questions on basic science concepts and their application in daily life.
Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
Comprehension:
- Understanding and interpreting written material.
- Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- General Mental Ability
Basic Numeracy:
- Numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. (Class X level).
Data Interpretation:
- Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. (Class X level).
English Language Comprehension Skills:
- (Class X level).
Main Examination
The Main Examination consists of the following papers:
Paper I: English (Including Essay)
- Essay Writing: Topics of general interest.
- Precis Writing
- Comprehension
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Grammar
Paper II: Hindi (Including Essay)
- Essay Writing: Topics of general interest.
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Grammar
Paper III: General Studies I
History of India and Indian Culture
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India
- Indian National Movement
- Social and Cultural History of Haryana
Geography of India and the World
- Physical, Social, Economic Geography
- Geography of Haryana
Indian Polity and Governance
- Constitution of India
- Political System
- Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Public Policy and Governance in Haryana
Current Affairs of National and International Importance
- Recent events and issues of significance
Paper IV: General Studies II
India and World Economy
- Indian Economy and Issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources
- Employment, Growth, Development, and Social Sector Initiatives
- Economic Developments in Haryana
Science and Technology
- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life
- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, etc.
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change
- General Issues, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation
- Climate Change – its Impact, Global Initiatives, and India’s efforts
Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude
- Ethics and Human Interface
- Human Values
- Attitude: Content, Structure, Function, and its Influence on Behavior
- Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Services
Paper V: Optional Subject
Candidates have to choose one optional subject from a list provided by HPSC. The syllabus will be based on the subject selected. Common options include History, Geography, Public Administration, Sociology, and others.
Personality Test/Interview
The interview assesses the candidate’s personality traits, including mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, variety, and depth of interest, leadership qualities, and intellectual and moral integrity.
