HPSC Exams Syllabus Pattern

Pattern of the HPSC Examination:

The HPSC (Haryana Public Service Commission) examination consist of:

(i) A written examination in compulsory and optional subjects mentioned below; and

(ii) Viva-Voce

Compulsory and Optional Subjects for HCS Exam:

Written Examination will be conducted from the following subjects:

Compulsory Subjects:

(1) English and English Essay (150 marks)

(2) Hindi and Hindi Essay (150 marks)

(3) General Knowledge (150 marks)

Optional Subjects:

Candidates may choose any three of the following subjects:

History (Choose any one from Sr. No. 1 to 4):

1. Indian History up to 1000 AD or

2. Indian History from 1000 to 1707 AD or

3. Indian History from 1707 to 1620 AD or

4. History of Europe (Including England)

Mathematics and Stat (Choose any TWO from Sr. No. 5 to 7):

5. Mathematics I

6. Mathematics II

7. Statistics

8. Economics

9. Physics

10. Chemistry

11. Botany

12. Zoology

Philosophy and Psychology (Choose any one from Sr. No. 13 to 14):

13. Philosophy

14. Psychology

Law (Choose any one from Sr. No. 15 to 17):

15. Criminal Law or

16. Civil Law or

17. Personal law

18. Political Science

19. Geography

20. Agriculture

21. Geology

22. Sociology

Commerce (Choose any one from Sr. No. 23 to 25):

23. Trade and transport or

24. Advance Accountany and Auditing or

25. Business Organisation and Management

26. English Literature

Languages (Choose one subjects from Sr. No 27 to 32)

27. Persian

28. Sanskrit

29. French

30. Urdu Language and Literature

31. Hindi Literature

32. Punjabi Literature

33. Public Administration

Syllabus for HCS Compulsory Subjects:

1. English and English Essay:

Questions to test the candidate's capacity to understand and write good English. The paper will comprise precis writing expansion, tests in vocabulary and any other form of composition that may be suitable.

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

(i) Translation of an English passage into Hindi.

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

(iii) Composition (idioms, corrections etc)

3. General Knowledge including Everyday Science:

This paper is intended to test the candidate's knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observation and experience in their scientist aspect as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions of historical, geographical and economic importance, with special reference to Haryana.

4. Viva-Voce:

The Viva-voce will be to test the personal qualities of the candidate. This test will be in matters of general interest and is intended to test the candidates alertness, intelligence and general outlook. Consideration will also be paid to the bearing and physique of the candidate. It will be conducted either in Hindi or in English depending upon the option exercised by a candidate.