HARIYANA PCS
The
Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Preliminary Exam for 2025 consists of two
objective papers: General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Both
are qualifying in nature, and each is worth 100 marks, with a negative marking
of (0.25) marks for each incorrect answer. Marks from Paper-I (General Studies)
are used to shortlist candidates for the Main examination, with 12 times the
number of vacancies being selected. The official notification for the 2025 exam
is expected to be released by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) in
late October or early November 2025.
HARIYANA PCS | 2025
The
HCS Exam 2025 (Haryana Civil Services Exam) is a prestigious competitive
examination conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC). It aims
to recruit candidates for various administrative positions in the state of
Haryana, including the posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Excise
& Taxation Officer (ETO), District Food & Supplies Controller (DFSC),
Tehsildar (Class A), and many more.
HCS-2025
PT Exam pattern
Exam
type: Objective Papers: Two papers
Paper-I:
General Studies (including Haryana-specific topics)
Paper-II:
Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
Marks
per paper: 100 marks each
Negative
marking: (0.25) marks for each incorrect answer
Qualifying
requirement for Paper-II: Minimum of \(33\%\) marks in CSAT is required to
qualify
Merit
basis: Marks from Paper-I are used for shortlisting for the Main
Examination
