Haryana PCS (HPSC / HCS) — Exam Pattern ✓ verified

Prelims

HCS (Haryana) Prelims: 2 objective papers — GS Paper I + CSAT Paper II (qualifying, min 33%); 5-option MCQs, 2 hrs each; Haryana GK woven into GS; negative marking applies (~0.25 per wrong).

Mains

HCS Mains (revamped Jan 2026): 6 compulsory descriptive papers (100 each) — English & Hindi (language/qualifying) + GS I-IV (merit); NO optional subject; Interview 75. UPSC-style GS-heavy structure.

VERIFIED 2026-08 (HCS-2026 revamp, notified 8 Jan 2026): Mains expanded 4->6 papers, optional dropped, GS I-IV added. Prelims per-paper total (200 vs 400) to reconfirm on the official notification.

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