HPSC (Haryana Public Service Commission) - Important Dates, Application Process, Admit card, eligibility, Vacancy, Salary

Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is responsible for taking the Haryana Civil Service (HCS) exam. The exams are taken to appoint candidates for different state government services. As per the official announcement made by the Haryana Government, the HPSC HCS exam pattern has been changed with immediate effect. According to the new rules, HPSC HCS Prelims CSAT paper (Paper-II) has been made qualifying in nature and thus the score obtained in it will not be considered for the prelims result. The candidates have to get a minimum of 33% marks to clear the CSAT paper. From this year onwards, the HPSC HCS 2020 prelims exam will be taken based on the revised exam pattern.

HPSC 2020 Exam Highlights

HCS exam is taken to appoint right candidates for the following posts:

• Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch)
• Deputy Superintendent of Police(D.S.P.)
• Assistant Excise & Taxation Officer
• Excise and Taxation Officer
• District Food and Supplies Controller
• ‘A’ Class Tehsildar
• Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies
• Block Development & Panchayat Officer
• Traffic Manager
• District Food & Supplies Officer
• Assistant Employment Officer

HCS exams are conducted once in a year but the exams for this year are not conducted till now, due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

HPSC HCS Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the HCS exam is based on three parameters including age limit, educational qualification, and physical standards.

Educational Qualifications Required for HCS

• A candidate applying for this exam must have completed his/her graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Also, the candidates in the final year of their graduation degree course are eligible to apply for the exam but the date of the final year mark sheet or score sheet must be before the closing date of HCS.
• The degree certificate/ mark sheet should be provided to the candidates before the HCS closing date.
• Post announcement of the exam, candidates get 30 days to complete HCS application.

HPSC Age Limit

• Minimum Age- 21 Years
• Maximum Age - 42 years

Age for the post of DSP

• Minimum Age- 21 years
• Maximum Age- 27 years

The higher age limit for the individuals belonging to unreserved category is 42 years (excluding for DSP posts). While the minimum age required to appear for the exam is 21 years. The age of the candidate will be counted from January 1 of the exam year. There is further some relaxation in the upper age limit for the candidates belonging to reserved categories:

Age Limit required and Physical Standards for D.S.P post

To apply for the post of Haryana D.S.P, the candidates must be at least 21 years old while the upper age limit for the candidates belonging to the unreserved category is 27 years.

Male candidates are supposed to have a Chest with Expansion not lower than 34.5” (87.63 cm) while this requirement does not exist for the female candidates.

HPSC HCS 2020-21- Important Dates

These are just the tentative HCS exam dates for 2020-21, the final dates will be mentioned only after they get announced by the official authorities.

HCS Vacancy 2020-21

A total of 166 vacancies are announced by the government including:

HPSC 2020 Salary

HSC 2020- Post-wise vacancy

State government of Haryana announces opening of a few vacant posts in 2020. The list of those posts in addition to their pay scale and number of seats available is mentioned below:

• Haryana Civil Service– Total number of vacant posts include 30 (basic pay scale varies from INR 15600- INR 39100).
• District Food and Supplies Officer – Total vacant posts are 3 (basics pay scale of INR 9300- INR 34800)
• Assistant Employment Officer – Total seats 2. Basic pay scale varies from INR 9300 to INR 4600.
• Excise & Taxation Officer – Total number of vacant post is 1 with a pay scale of Rs.9300/- to Rs.34800/-
• Block Development & Panchayat Officer. – Total number of vacant posts 12 (basis pay scale INR 9300- INR 34800)
• Assistance Assistant Registrar Co-operative Societies – Total vacant post (1). Basis salary is INR 9300- INR 34800.
• Traffic Manager – Total 3 vacant posts, starting basic salary is INR 9300- INR.34800.
• Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer –1 vacant post, basic pay scale of INR 9300- INR 34800/-
• District Food & Supplies Controller – Total vacant posts 3, basic pay scale of INR 9300- INR 34800.

HCS 2020 Application Process

Once the notification on the application process starts is made live on the official website of the exam conducting body, candidates have to register and apply for the same. The form should be correctly filled up and submitted as there is no scope for changes after the final submission. On successful payment completion the application will be considered legitimate and complete.

How to fill the HSC 2020 Application form?

Applicants can adhere to the following procedure to apply for the HPSC 2020 exam:

• Test-takers, first have to visit the official website to begin filling the application form.
• On the main page look for the HPSC Application form link and tap on the same.
• Post clicking on the same, an application window gets open.
• After that, candidates need to register by using a valid Email ID and password.
• Make sure that you don’t make any errors while filling the application form.
• Candidates have to upload all the needed documents along with submitting scanned photographs and signatures.
• Pay the application fee. Candidates can use their debit card, credit card or net banking to pay the application fees.
• Submit the application successfully. Candidates can pen down Reference number and save it for future use.

HPSC Admit Card 2020-21

HCS admit card normally releases 10-15 days before the examination. Candidates appearing in these exams can easily download the HPSC Prelims admit card by visiting the official website. All the candidates who have registered for the exam successfully can easily download the admit card. Post qualifying the HPSC Prelims Exam, admit cards for HCS Mains get released by the authorities.

• Visit the official website to download the admit card.
• At the site, candidates need to enter your application number or registration number and date of birth.
• After that tap on the icon showing download Admit Card.
• On the screen, candidates can easily see the admit card icon, they need to cross-check the details before downloading the admit card.
• If all the information presented on the admit card is true, candidates can download the same and take its print outs for future use.
• Candidates are advised to take an extra copy for future use.

HCS 2020 Application Fees

The Haryana Civil Service is the highest exam of the state and the application fee for the HCS application is different for the different candidates.

Required documents for Application:

The documents needed while filling up the HPSC 2020 application form are mentioned below. Candidates need to produce all the documents so that they can avoid all kinds of problems while applying. The needed certificates or documents include:

• Mark sheet of Graduation Degree
• Graduation certificate
• Cast certificate (SC/ST/OBC) if any
• ID proof
• Family income certificate
• Age proof
• Passport size colored photograph

HCS 2020 Exam pattern

Understanding the exam pattern thoroughly will help to plan the preparation strategy accordingly. The candidates who are familiar with the exam pattern can have a smart preparation plan and make the most of the available time.

HCS Prelims Exam

First exam, HCS Prelims exam is an objective type question paper and candidates appearing for the prelims have to appear for two papers. The first paper is of General Studies I while the second is the CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test). Both papers hold weightage of 100 marks and 100 objective type questions are asked.

The maximum time allotted for each paper is two hours. For each incorrect answer, one fourth mark will be deducted. From this year onwards, the HPSC HCS prelims exam will have two papers, but the HPSC HCS result will be prepared based on the marks obtained in General Studies Paper I only. The candidates must qualify CSAT paper II.

HCS Main Exam

After the prelims exam, candidates have to appear for the HCS Main exam. This exam includes 5 compulsory conventional essay type question papers; the name of each paper, total marks and time allotted to each paper is disused below.

HCS Personality Test

This is the last stage based on which candidates will be selected for the several posts. HCS personality test holds a weightage of 75 marks. Each year, shortlisted candidates have to appear for the HCS interviews at the commission's premises located in Panchkula.

The final merit list of the shortlisted candidates for HCS exam is prepared based on the total marks of 675. The candidates need to get a good score in the HCS main written and interview as marks obtained in HCS prelims will not be considered while preparing the final merit list.

HPSC Syllabus

The syllabus for HSC is quite big and hence, the preparation should be started at the earliest. The prelims is a qualifying exam which means, you should be thorough with the preparation in order to get selected for mains. This is possible when you understand the syllabus thoroughly.

HPSC Preliminary Exam Syllabus

It consists of two papers i.e. General Studies & General Aptitude.

General Studies Paper

• General Science.
• Latest events of national and foreign importance.
• Indian History and National Movement in the country.
• Indian and World Geography.
• Culture of India, Polity and Economy of the country.
• General Mental Ability.
• Haryana–its Economy, and people.

General Aptitude Paper- Paper 2

• Comprehension
• Communication skills
• Logical reasoning
• Analytical ability
• Problem-solving skis
• General mental ability
• Numbers and their relations
• Data interpretation (including charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc.)

Syllabus for HCS Compulsory Subjects Paper 2

1. English and English Essay:

Questions in English are designed to test a candidate's abilities to understand and write good English. English papers include précis writing expansion, tests in vocabulary and any other form of composition that may be suitable.

2. Hindi and Hindi Essay (in Devnagri Script):

Translation of an English passage into Hindi.

Explanation of Hindi passage into prose & poetry in the same language.

Composition (idioms, corrections etc.)

3. General Knowledge

This paper is designed to judge the candidate's knowledge and awareness related to current events. This section includes papers from historical, geographical and economic importance, with special reference to Haryana.

4. Viva-Voce:

The Viva-voce section is included to test the personal qualities of the test-takers. This test is included to test the candidates’ awareness, intelligence, and general outlook. Importance will also be paid towards the physical appearance of the candidate. Vice Voce will be taken in Hindi or in English based upon the option selected by the candidates.

HPSC 2020 Previous years’ Cut off trends

The following table is the cut-off marks for HCS 2019:

HCS 2020 Result

The results of the qualifying candidates get released by the Haryana Public Service Commission after the completion of all the three stages including Prelims, Main and Interview.

How to check Results

Haryana authorities officially announce results of the exam after every stage including prelims, mains, and personality test. The shortlisted candidates get selected for the next level examination. The issue date of the HPSC 2020 result will be announced once all the exams get over. The results will be made available on the official website of HPSC and the candidates who appeared in these exams can check out the results adhering to the following steps –

• www.hpsc.gov.in is the official website, which needs to be visited first.
• After that click on the result section mentioned on the website to check the results.
• After that HPSC HCS Result will appear on the screen, you need to click on the same.
• After that, a pdf will appear in front of the screen. The candidates can search for the roll number to get the result.

How to prepare for the HPSC HCS Exam 2020-21?

While preparing for the HPSC HCS examination, one needs to be dedicated and passionate about his/her preparation. Candidates must complete the entire syllabus in an exhaustive manner, refer to the last year question papers, take more mock tests as it helps them better understand the exam pattern.

Haryana Combined State Civil/Upper Services is one of the most rewarded services that offer numerous job opportunities to the deserving candidates. Haryana PSC is a combined competitive exam which is also referred to as Haryana Civil Services (HCS) exam. Each year, the Haryana government takes the Haryana PCS exam to appoint candidates for several posts including Deputy Collector, District Minority Welfare Officer, DSP, and Jail superintendent, etc.

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