Kamal Ghorui
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) 2026 notification on January 30, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online from February 6 to February 26, 2026, through the official HPSC website at hpsc.gov.in. The notification provides complete details on the selection process, eligibility criteria, application fees, and exam schedule.The total number of vacancies in the HPSC HCS 2026 recruitment process is 102. The HCS exams are a series of tests, consisting of the Preliminary Examinations, the Main Examinations, and the Interview. The candidates must note that they should be eligible and apply within the specified time. The HPSC has also announced the dates of the HCS exams.Eligibility Criteria and Age LimitThe applicants seeking the HPSC HCS 2026 recruitment need to have a graduate degree from any recognized university. The minimum age to apply for this recruitment is 18 years. The maximum age to apply for this recruitment is 42 years as of January 1, 2026. The age relaxation applies to those belonging to reserved categories according to government regulations.Selection process and exam patternThe selection procedure of HPSC HCS 2026 has three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. First, candidates have to appear for the Preliminary Examination, followed by the Main Examination, and then the interview. Candidates who have cleared the Preliminary Examination are eligible to write the Main Examination. Similarly, candidates clearing the Main Examination will then be eligible to appear for the interview.Vacancy detailsThe HPSC has released the post-wise vacancy distribution under the 2026 recruitment of HCS. The table below summarises the number of vacancies under various categories:
Application fees and procedureThe application fee for general, OBC, and EWS candidates is INR 1000. SC, ST, female, and PH/PWD candidates are required to pay INR 250. Payment of the fee is to be made online through the HPSC portal. The candidates need to ensure that all the information filled in the application form is correct.Exam dates and scheduleThe HPSC HCS Preliminary Examination 2026 will be held on April 26, 2026. The Main Examination is scheduled from June 27 to June 29, 2026. Interviews for selected candidates will take place between August and September 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for full details regarding the syllabus, exam pattern, and instructions.For detailed information and to download the HPSC HCS 2026 notification, candidates can visit the official HPSC notification link.
