The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the official notification for the Haryana Civil Service (HCS) 2026 recruitment. This prestigious exam offers candidates the chance to join high-level posts such as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO), Assistant Registrar, and other allied services. Applications will begin in February 2026 on the official HPSC website hpsc.gov.in.
Vacancy Details – HCS 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| HCS (Executive Branch) | 24 |
| DSP | 08 |
| ETO | 27 |
| DFCS | 02 |
| ARCS | 03 |
| AETO | 22 |
| TM | 07 |
| A-Class Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 03 |
| A-Class Naib Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 05 |
| Total | 102 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (BA, B.Sc, or B.Com) from a recognized university.
- DSP Height & Chest Requirements:
- Men: Height – 170.18 cm; Chest – 83.82 cm (unexpanded), 87.63 cm (expanded)
- Women: Height – 157.50 cm
- Age Limit:
- General: 18 to 42 years
- DSP post: Maximum age 27 years as of January 1, 2026
- Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per rules
Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of:
- Preliminary Exam – April 26, 2026
- Mains Exam – June 27 to June 29, 2026
- Personality Test / Interview – August/September 2026
Application Fee
- Reserved Categories (Haryana DSC, OSC, BC-A, BC-B, ESM, EWS, Women, DESM): ₹250
- Other Categories: ₹1,000
- PWD Candidates: No fee
Important Links & Dates
- Official Notification PDF: HPSC HCS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Application Start & End Date: February 26, 2026 (5 PM)
- Official Website: hpsc.gov.in
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