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HPSC HCS Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

Haryana Civil Service (HCS) Examination — HPSC. Practise 35 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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HPSC HCS at a glance

Stages
Prelims → Mains → Interview
Prelims
General Studies (objective, OMR)
Marking
Prelims: one-fourth (1/4) negative
Language
English & Hindi (Devanagari)
ModeOffline (OMR-based) · Prelims → Mains (written) → Interview
FrequencyUsually once a year (as per vacancies)
LanguagesEnglish & Hindi (Hindi presented in Devanagari)
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), PanchkulaLast updated 18 August 2026

HPSC HCS full-length mock tests

Attempt 35 full-length HPSC HCS mock tests built on the official Prelims → Mains → Interview-question, 100-mark pattern. The first few are free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

HPSC HCS Prelims Full Mock Test 01

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HPSC HCS topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the HPSC HCS syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Indian History & National Movement — Test 01

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 02

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 03

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 04

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 05

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 06

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 08

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 09

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 10

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 11

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 12

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 14

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Indian History & National Movement — Test 15

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HPSC HCS sample questions

A few real HPSC HCS questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

General StudiesSample 1

Who became the first Governor-General of independent India in 1947?

  • A.C. Rajagopalachari
  • B.Lord Mountbatten
  • C.Lord Wavell
  • D.Warren Hastings

Solution: Lord Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General of independent India (1947-48); C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian and last Governor-General thereafter.

Haryana General KnowledgeSample 2

According to tradition, at which site near Kurukshetra did Lord Krishna deliver the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna?

  • A.Brahma Sarovar
  • B.Jyotisar
  • C.Sannihit Sarovar
  • D.Thanesar

Solution: Jyotisar in Kurukshetra is revered as the spot where Krishna delivered the sermon of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the Mahabharata battlefield.

General Science & AptitudeSample 3

Which part of the human eye regulates the amount of light that enters it?

  • A.Cornea
  • B.Iris
  • C.Retina
  • D.Lens

Solution: The iris is the coloured muscular ring that adjusts the size of the pupil to control how much light enters the eye.

HindiSample 4

'देवेन्द्र' शब्द का सही सन्धि-विच्छेद क्या है?

  • A.देव + इन्द्र
  • B.देवे + इन्द्र
  • C.देव + एन्द्र
  • D.देवी + इन्द्र

Solution: देव + इन्द्र = देवेन्द्र; यहाँ 'अ + इ' मिलकर 'ए' बनता है, अतः यह गुण सन्धि है। (English: dev + indra, a guna sandhi where a + i becomes e.)

About the HPSC HCS exam

The Haryana Civil Service (Executive) and Allied Services examination through which the Haryana Public Service Commission recruits gazetted Group A and Group B officers for the state administration — HCS (Executive), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development & Panchayat Officer, Excise & Taxation Officer, Tehsildar and other cadres in the Government of Haryana.

What is the HPSC HCS exam?

HPSC HCS is the Haryana Civil Service (Executive) and Allied Services examination conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission, headquartered at Panchkula. It is the gateway to gazetted administrative careers in the Government of Haryana — posts such as HCS (Executive), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development & Panchayat Officer, Excise & Taxation Officer, Tehsildar and other Group A and Group B cadres are filled through a single competitive exam cycle.

The selection runs across three stages. The Preliminary exam is an objective, OMR-based General Studies screening test which decides who advances but whose marks do not count towards the final merit; it carries a representative one-fourth negative marking. Those who clear it sit the descriptive Mains, which includes General Studies, Essay, language papers (with Hindi in Devanagari) and an optional subject, and the process ends with a Personality Test (Interview). Final merit is built from the Mains written papers and the Interview.

How to clear HPSC HCS

Prelims is a filter, so treat General Studies as the priority: build strong, revisable foundations in Indian and world history, Indian polity and governance, geography, the Indian economy, general science, environment and current affairs. Because HPSC weights Haryana heavily, a dedicated command of Haryana's history, battles, geography, economy, culture and schemes is often what separates candidates near the cutoff. Keep aptitude and reasoning sharp so the objective paper is a comfortable clear.

The one-fourth negative marking rewards disciplined attempting: solve what you know, eliminate to a confident choice where you can, and leave questions you genuinely cannot judge. Full-length timed Prelims mocks under the clock train the pacing and section balance the paper demands. In parallel, prepare the descriptive Mains early — practise structured answer-writing, essays and the Hindi paper in Devanagari — because the written stage plus interview, not Prelims, decide your final rank.

HPSC HCS eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the HPSC HCS eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality
Indian citizen (with the usual provisions for certain other categories as specified by HPSC); some posts are open only to Indian citizens.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification, before the cut-off date in the notification. Certain posts require specific degrees, and knowledge of Hindi/Sanskrit up to matriculation is generally required.
Age
Generally 21 to 42 years as on the notified date, with age relaxation for SC/BC of Haryana, PwD, ex-servicemen and other categories per state norms.
Attempts
No fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you remain within the age and eligibility criteria.
Domicile & reservation
Category-based reservation and relaxations apply mainly to candidates domiciled in Haryana; general reserved-category benefits follow Haryana government rules.
Physical standards
Certain uniformed posts such as Deputy Superintendent of Police carry additional physical standards (height, chest and physical efficiency).

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Prelims — General StudiesHistory, polity, geography, economy, science, current affairs, Haryana GK & Hindi · objective OMR100100
Prelims — negative markingRepresentative one-fourth (1/4) negative for a wrong answer · screening only——
Mains — Descriptive papersGeneral Studies, Essay, English & Hindi and optional subject papers build written meritDescriptiveMerit
Mains — HindiHindi paper presented in DevanagariDescriptiveQualifying
Interview — Personality TestFinal merit = Mains written + InterviewVivaMerit
TotalNaN100

HPSC HCS is a three-stage exam: Prelims → Mains → Interview. The Preliminary examination is an objective (OMR-based) General Studies paper used only to screen candidates for the Mains — its marks do not count towards the final merit. Prelims carries a representative one-fourth (1/4) negative marking, meaning roughly a quarter of a question's marks are deducted for each wrong answer (candidates should confirm the exact scheme in the official notification, as HPSC revises it from time to time). Candidates who qualify sit the descriptive Mains, which includes General Studies, Essay, language papers and an optional subject, with the Hindi paper set in Devanagari, and the process ends with a Personality Test (Interview). Final merit is built from the Mains written papers plus the Interview. On ExamguruX, each Prelims-style question is scored +1 with a −0.25 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the one-fourth negative marking, the Hindi section is presented in Devanagari, and every question carries a worked solution.

Duration: Prelims (objective).

How to prepare for HPSC HCS

A proven, focused HPSC HCS preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.

  1. 1

    Make General Studies your foundation

    Prelims decides who advances. Build revisable notes across history, polity, geography, economy, science, environment and current affairs, and revise them in cycles rather than cramming once.

  2. 2

    Master the Haryana portion

    HPSC weights Haryana heavily — Kurukshetra and the Mahabharata, the battles of Panipat, the Green Revolution and agriculture, folk culture, Gurugram industry, rivers and state schemes. This state-specific edge often decides who clears the cutoff.

  3. 3

    Keep aptitude & reasoning sharp

    Practise comprehension, reasoning, basic quantitative aptitude and data interpretation so the objective section is a reliable source of marks, not a risk.

  4. 4

    Respect one-fourth negative marking

    Each wrong answer costs about a quarter of the marks. Attempt when you can eliminate to a confident choice and leave questions you truly cannot judge rather than guessing blindly.

  5. 5

    Start Mains answer-writing early

    Final merit comes from the descriptive Mains and interview, not Prelims. Practise structured GS answers, essays and the Hindi paper in Devanagari well before Prelims is over.

  6. 6

    Simulate the real Prelims clock

    Take full-length timed Prelims mocks to build pacing, accuracy and section balance under OMR conditions and the one-fourth negative marking, and review every solution you miss.

HPSC HCS scoring & selection

Selection runs across three stages. The Preliminary examination is an objective (OMR) General Studies screening test, and its marks do not count towards the final merit. Prelims carries a representative one-fourth (1/4) negative marking. Candidates who clear Prelims sit the descriptive Mains, and finally a Personality Test (Interview). Final merit is built from the Mains written papers plus the Interview. The bands below are indicative — real cutoffs shift each year with vacancies and difficulty.

HPSC HCS marks vs. rank

Score rangeStageWhat it takes
Prelims: clear the GS cutoffPrelimsScreening stage; marks do not carry forward
Mains: strong descriptive answersMainsGS, Essay, language & optional papers build written merit
Interview: confident personality testInterviewFinal merit = Mains written + Interview
Strong Haryana General KnowledgeEdgeState-specific command often decides the cutoff
Steady mock scoresReadinessConsistent timed-mock performance predicts selection

Indicative stage requirements

Prelims (General Studies)Screening

Indicative marks: Decides who advances; marks do not carry forward

Mains (written)Merit

Indicative marks: GS, Essay, language & optional papers build merit

InterviewMerit

Indicative marks: Final merit = Mains written + Interview

Reserved categories (Haryana)Relaxed

Indicative marks: Lower cutoffs & age relaxation per state norms

Physical-standard posts (e.g. DSP)Additional

Indicative marks: Must also meet height, chest & physical efficiency norms

The HPSC HCS pattern here — the three-stage Prelims/Mains/Interview process, the objective General Studies Prelims used only for screening, the representative one-fourth negative marking and the Hindi paper set in Devanagari — reflects HPSC's recent published practice for the Haryana Civil Service examination. Exact vacancies, cutoffs, dates, age limits, the optional-subject scheme, the precise marks/marking and the list of posts change with each recruitment cycle; always confirm current specifics in the official HPSC notification at hpsc.gov.in.

Posts recruited through HPSC HCS

HPSC HCS is a single combined examination that fills a range of gazetted state posts; the post and cadre you are allotted depend on your final merit rank, your service preferences and the vacancies notified that year. The guide below shows the flagship posts recruited through the HCS exam and the department each sits in — actual allotment changes every cycle with vacancies and cutoffs.

PostCadreDepartmentIndicative rank / cadre
HCS (Executive Branch)HCS · Group AGeneral Administration, HaryanaTop ranks · high demand
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)Group AHaryana Police DepartmentTop ranks · physical standards apply
Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO)Group BDevelopment & Panchayats DepartmentRank & preference based
Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO)Group BExcise & Taxation DepartmentRank & preference based
TehsildarGroup BRevenue & Disaster Management DepartmentRank & preference based
District Food & Supplies Controller / OfficerGroup BFood, Civil Supplies & Consumer AffairsRank & preference based
Assistant Registrar Cooperative SocietiesGroup BCooperation DepartmentRank & preference based
Assistant Excise & Taxation Officer / Employment OfficerGroup BAllied Services, HaryanaRank & preference based

A representative set of institutes that admit through HPSC HCS. Many more posts participate in the counselling process.

HPSC HCS important dates

The typical HPSC HCS timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.

  1. Notification & apply

    As per vacancies notified by HPSC

  2. Preliminary exam

    Typically a few months after notification

  3. Prelims result

    A few weeks after the exam

  4. Mains (written) exam

    Usually a few months after the Prelims result

  5. Interview (Personality Test)

    After the Mains result

  6. Final result

    After the interview and document verification

HPSC HCS — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions HPSC HCS aspirants ask most.

What is the HPSC HCS selection process?

Three stages: a Preliminary exam (objective, OMR-based General Studies), a descriptive Mains exam, and a Personality Test (Interview). Prelims is only a screening stage; final merit is built from the Mains written papers plus the Interview.

Is there negative marking in HPSC HCS Prelims?

Yes. The Prelims carries a representative one-fourth (1/4) negative marking — about a quarter of a question's marks are deducted for each wrong answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions, so guess only when you can eliminate options to a confident choice. Confirm the exact scheme in the official notification.

What is the eligibility for HPSC HCS?

You need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and must generally be between 21 and 42 years old, with age relaxation for SC/BC of Haryana, PwD, ex-servicemen and other categories per state norms. Certain posts require specific degrees or physical standards, and knowledge of Hindi is generally required.

Which posts are recruited through HPSC HCS?

Gazetted state posts such as HCS (Executive), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development & Panchayat Officer, Excise & Taxation Officer, Tehsildar and other Group A and Group B cadres. The post you get depends on your final merit rank, preferences and vacancies.

How much of the exam is about Haryana?

A significant part. HPSC weights Haryana General Knowledge heavily — Kurukshetra and the Mahabharata, the three battles of Panipat, the Green Revolution and agriculture, folk culture, Gurugram industry, rivers and state schemes. A strong command of Haryana-specific material often decides who clears the cutoff.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take full-length timed Prelims mocks to build speed, accuracy and section balance under the clock and the one-fourth negative marking, and review the solution for every question. Use the topic tests to drill General Studies, Haryana General Knowledge, General Science & Aptitude and Hindi until each becomes a reliable source of marks.

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