Haryana Civil Service Examination(HCS) 2012

Haryana Civil Service Examination(HCS) 2012

Haryana Civil Service Examination, HCS,is conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission for the right candidates in the different posts of Haryana Public Administrative Services. A large number of candidates are taking part of this test, since it offer a career path in the highest public service filed of the state.

Structure of HCS Exam

The HCS examination consists of two stages, the written examination and the Viva test.

Written Examination

The written examination again divided into two, the Compulsory papers and the optional papers. The exam is of three hours duration and will be in the subjective and objective format.

Compulsory papers

English: 150 marks

Hindi: 150 marks

General knowledge

Optional Papers

The candidates have to select any of the three optional subjects from the following list. But some combinations are not allowed, so before selecting the optional the students need to check the availability of the combinations.

The qualified candidates are asked to appear for the viva part and then for the personal interview round. The rank list are made on the overall marks obtained by the students.

Syllabus

English

English Essay
Grammar
Précis Writing Expansion
Tests In Vocabulary
Hindi

Composition
Hindi Passage, Prose & Poetry
Hindi Esaay
Translation Of An English Passage Into Hindi
General Knowledge

Current Events
Economic Importance
Geography
History
Scientific Aspects
Optional Subjects

Indian History
History Of Europe
Mathematics
Statistics
Economics
Physics
Chemistry
Botany
Zoology
Philosophy
Psychology
Law
Political Science
Geography
Agriculture
Geology
Sociology
Commerce
Advanced Accountancy And Auditing Or
Business Organization Management
English Littérateur
Persian
Sanskrit
French
Urudu Literature
Hindi Literature
Punjab Literature
Public Administration
Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility is Graduation in any subject from the recognized university. There will be no specification in the minimum mark requirements. The candidates should be between the age limit of 21-35. The special category is eligible for the needed consideration as per the Government rules.

How to Apply?

The application form is available by paying Rs.150/- through a treasury deposit or Crossed Indian Postal Order or by DD to Secretary Haryana Public Service Commission. One can also purchase the form from the HPSC office at Chandigarh. The reservation category need to pay only Rs.75/- for the application form. The application form should send to the desired address before the closing date and one can find the instructions in the detailed notification given by the HPSC.

HCS Exam center and Contact Address

Chandigarh
The Commission’s office at Bays No.1-10, Block-B, Sector-4, Panchkula, Hayrana
Reference Books for HCS Exam

A struggle for Independence - Bipin Chandra
Advanced study in the History of Medival India - Volume I, II, III J.L. Mehta
An Advanced History of India - R.C. Majumda, H.C. Raychaudhurai, - Kalikinkar Datta
Ancient India - an introductory outline - D.N.Jha.
Ancient India - L.Mukherjee
Ancient India Social and Culture - Luniya
Charles Farro : General Principles of World Geography
Charles Farro : Monsoon Asia Reports published by Centre for Science and Enviornment And Tata Energy Research Institute
D.D. Basu—Indian Constitution
Freedom Struggle – Bipinchandra
Indian Constitution by P.M. Bakshi
Kashyap—Constitution of India
Khullar : India- A Comprehnsive Geography
Medival India - L. Mukherjee
Medival India - Volume I & II Satish Chandra
Modern India - L. Mukherjee
Modern Indian History - Groover & Grooover.
N.L. Madan : Bhartiya Rajya Vyavastha
National journal - Kurukshetra, Yojana
Our Constitution  by Subhash C. kashyap
Perspective on Constitution by S.C. Kashyap
Popular Science Series (CSIR)
Publication Division—Subhash C. Kashyap : Our Parliament
Reports Of the Ministry of Science and Technology Yojana
Sharma & Cotinho : Economic and Commercial Geography of India.
Wonder that was India - A.L. Bhashem.
Wonder that was India - Rizzvi
Coaching Centers for HCS

Jurist Academy
SM
Target IAS
Brain Tree
Ambedkar Study Circle
Study Plan

A proper study plan is important to score high in the examination. The concept in each subject should be thorough and the candidates need to start their preparation at least one year before. The coaching center and reading journals and newspaper help you to prepare well for the exam. The reference books and previous year question papers should be included in the study material. Take the mock test, it help you to adjust your time management.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result will available in the official portal of Haryana Public Service commission. The eligible candidates also get the information by the personal mail ID.

Score Validity

The score is valid for one year or until the next exam will held.