Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Syllabus 2026
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What is the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) syllabus for 2026?
The Haryana Civil Services (HCS) syllabus covers 7 subjects: General Science, Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Culture, Indian Polity and Indian Economy, General Mental Ability, Haryana: Economy, and people. Social, economic and cultural institutions and language of Haryana. The exam has 100 questions across 1 section in 120 minutes, with negative marking.
Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Paper 1 (GS) | 100 | 120 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 100 | 120 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · -0.25 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Syllabus
- General Science
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- Indian Culture, Indian Polity and Indian Economy
- General Mental Ability
- Haryana: Economy, and people. Social, economic and cultural institutions and language of Haryana
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Is there negative marking in Haryana Civil Services (HCS)?
Yes. Haryana Civil Services (HCS) deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.25 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
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