The HPSC HCS Notification 2025 has been officially released by the Haryana Public Service Commission to recruit eligible candidates for various prestigious positions in the Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) and Allied Services. Candidates aspiring to serve in administrative roles within the Haryana state government can apply online through the official HPSC portal. The HPSC HCS Notification 2025 outlines complete information on eligibility, age criteria, salary structure, syllabus, and the selection process.
HPSC Haryana HCS Notification 2025 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancy | 100+ (expected) |
| Post Name | District 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. |
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years (Post-specific limits apply) |
| Salary | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (Pay Matrix Level 9/10) |
HPSC HCS 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 2025 |
| Application Deadline | July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | August/September 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
HPSC HCS 2025 Posts, Vacancy & Eligibility
| Previous notification vacancy as reference | |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| HCS (Ex. Br.) | 03 |
| DSP | 06 |
| ETO | 08 |
| Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO) | 37 |
| Asstt. Excise & Taxation Officer (AETO) | 19 |
| Asstt. Registrar Co. Op. Societies (ARCS) | 01 |
| ‘A’ Class Tehsildar | 28 |
| District Food & Supplies Controller (DFSC) | 02 |
| TM | 04 |
| DFSO | 01 |
| AEO | 12 |
| Total Vacancies | 121 |
| Post Name | Vacancy | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCS (Executive Branch) | TBA | Bachelor’s Degree | 21–42 yrs | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) | TBA | Bachelor’s Degree | 21–27 yrs | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| ETO (Excise and Taxation Officer) | TBA | Bachelor’s Degree | 21–42 yrs | ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 |
| Tehsildar | TBA | Bachelor’s Degree | 21–42 yrs | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 |
| Traffic Manager, Food Supply Officer etc. | TBA | Bachelor’s Degree | 21–42 yrs | As per respective post |
HPSC HCS Selection Process 2025
The selection process for Haryana PSC HCS Vacancy 2025 includes:
- Preliminary Written Exam (200 Marks)– Qualifying
- Mains Written Exam (600 Marks)
- Personality Test/Interview (75 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://hpsc.gov.in |
| Career Page | https://hpsc.gov.in/Advertisement |
| Notification PDF | Available on official portal |
Education, Age Limit & Salary Details
As per the HPSC HCS Notification 2025, all candidates must possess a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university by the closing date of application. For DSP posts, a minimum height and chest measurement is also required.
The general age limit is 21 to 42 years for most posts, whereas it is 21 to 27 years for the DSP position. Relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Salaries under the HPSC HCS Notification 2025 are based on the 7th CPC. The pay scale ranges from ₹47,600 to ₹1,77,500 per month, varying by post and pay matrix level.
HPSC HCS 2025 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Haryana PSC Prelims Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) – Qualifying | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Haryana PSC Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | English (Including Essay) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Hindi (Including Essay) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-III | General Studies | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-IV | Optional Subject | 200 | 3 Hours |
Preliminary Examination
Mode: Objective type
Papers:
General Studies – 100 questions (100 marks)
CSAT – 100 questions (100 marks)
Duration: 2 hours each
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer
Only candidates who qualify the prelims will appear for the mains exam. As per the HPSC HCS Notification 2025, prelims are only qualifying.
Main Examination
Mode: Descriptive
Papers:
English – 100 marks
Hindi (in Devanagari Script) – 100 marks
General Studies – 200 marks
Two Optional Subjects – 150 marks each
Total: 700 marks
Candidates shortlisted from the mains exam will be called for the interview/viva-voce.
Interview/Personality Test
Marks: 75
Final merit will be based on total marks obtained in the mains and interview stages.
HPSC Physical Standards for D.S.P Post
| Candidate Category | Height | Chest |
| Male candidate | 5.7(170.18 cm) | 33 |
| Female Candidate | 5,2(157.50 cm) | N/A |
HPSC Exam 2025 Salary
Below are the remuneration data for the different posts under the HPSC Recruitment 2025:
| Post name | Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Basic Pay | Total Salary per month (Approx.) @ 28% DA | In-Hand Salary per month (Approx.) |
| Assistant Employment Officer (AEO) | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 44900 | 62000-66000 | 54000-58000 |
| Traffic Manager (TM | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 44900 | 62000-66000 | 54000-58000 |
| District Food & Supplies Officer (DFSO) | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 44900 | 62000-66000 | 54000-58000 |
| Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 44900 | 62000-66000 | 54000-58000 |
| Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies (ARCS) | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 44900 | 62000-66000 | 54000-58000 |
| Assistant Excise & Taxation Officer (AETO | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 44900 | 62000-66000 | 54000-58000 |
| Tehsildar (Class A) | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 44900 | 62000-66000 | 54000-58000 |
| Excise & Taxation Officer | 9300-34800 | 5400 | 53100 | 71000-76000 | 63000-68000 |
| District Food & Supplies Controller | 9300-34800 | 4600 | 44900 | 62000-66000 | 54000-58000 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP | 9300-34800 | 5400 | 53100 | 71000-76000 | 63000-68000 |
| Officer in HCS Executive Branch | 15600-39100 | 5400 | 56100 | 77000-83000 | 66000-72000 |
Online Application Process for HPSC HCS 2025
To apply for HPSC HCS Notification 2025, candidates should follow these steps:
Visit the HPSC official website.
Navigate to the “Advertisements” or “Apply Online” section.
Click on the HCS 2025 link and complete the registration process.
Fill out personal, academic, and contact details.
Upload photo, signature, and documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee using online payment options.
Submit the application and take a printout for future use.
Admit Card & Exam Date Details
According to the HPSC HCS Notification 2025, admit cards for the preliminary exam will be released 10–15 days before the exam date. Admit cards will only be available online and can be downloaded using the candidate’s login credentials. Exam centers, shift timings, and roll numbers will be specified in the hall ticket.
Answer Key & Result Details
The answer key for the prelims will be released a few days after the exam. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections with supporting documents. After reviewing objections, HPSC will release the final answer key and announce the results. The HPSC HCS Notification 2025 confirms that results for each stage will be uploaded on the official website.
1. Prelims Syllabus
Two papers—General Studies and Civil Service Aptitude—make up the exam.
| General Studies | Culture, 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 |
| CSAT | Class 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. |
2. Main Syllabus
The following is the Main Exam Syllabus:
| Hindi | Translating 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. |
| English | Problems 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 Knowledge | Problems 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 Affairs | The 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/Aptitude | Problems 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. |
FAQs – HPSC HCS Notification 2025
Q1. What is the age limit for the DSP post in HPSC HCS 2025?
A: The age limit for DSP is 21 to 27 years as mentioned in the HPSC HCS Notification 2025.
Q2. Is the CSAT paper qualifying in nature?
A: Yes, the CSAT paper in prelims is qualifying with minimum required marks.
Q3. What is the application fee for general category candidates?
A: The expected application fee for general male candidates is around ₹1000.
Q4. Can candidates from other states apply for HPSC HCS 2025?
A: Yes, candidates from other states can apply but will be treated as general category.
Q5. Are final-year students eligible for HPSC HCS 2025?
A: No, candidates must have completed their graduation before the application deadline.