HPSC HCS Online Test Series - 2021 Online – (Available in Both English & Hindi हिन्दी language) has been designed to cater the need of civil services aspirant of Haryana State.
This test series has been designed to test the knowledge of aspirant appearing for HPSC HCS prelims exam 2021. The question paper for HPSC HCS exam has been designed by taking into consideration the syllabus and pattern of HPSC HCS prelims exam as conducted in previous years.
The test series for HPSC HCS prelims exam has been designed scientifically to test the knowledge of aspirant as per contemporary exam pater.
Test paper for HPSC HCS prelims test series is prepared in such a way that an aspirant can test his/her knowledge on the subject and can test his/her time management skills.
Every test paper in HPSC HCS prelims test series has been provided with a timer equal to time given in real exam. Timer is set on server so that if due to any reason the connection is lost the aspirant can resume paper from where he/she left.
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1. Exam: HPSC HCS Prelims Exam - 2021
2. Mode: Online
3. Language: English and Hindi
4. Result: Online and Immediate
5. Process:Online Registration
6. Solution:Immediate solution to paper is provided in the Student dashboard.
7. Comparative Analysis:Rank provided
8. Attempts:Reset after attempt and again attempt it unlimited number of times
9. Validity:1st May 2021 – 30th June 2021
10. Price:699 /- INR
11. Payment:Online – Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, Wallet, etc
12. Total Papers:12
1. Test Papers are scientifically designed strictly on the pattern of HPSC HCS Pre exam.
2. Timer is provided so that aspirant can assess his / her time management during the exam
3. Mark for review option is given so that aspirant can analyse which areas he / she was unable to attempt questions and can later review it
4. Graphical presentation is given in charts to easily identify weaker and stronger areas.
5. Question Pallet is given on the right of the screen so that aspirant can easily navigate through questions.
6. Choose your convenient time to attempt paper via mobile or pc or tablet. Timer is set at sever so if due to any reason such as power failure, internet issues or any other reason connection is interrupted, aspirant can resume the paper from where he / she left.
7. Solution is available to the paper on dashboard. Aspirant can see full solution of the paper, where he / she went wrong, and explanation of the questions answer.
8. Registration free
9. Free test paper attempt
10. Advice: Never underestimate any question, no question is of less value than the other.
Time Management : Timer will help you assess your time management skills but not limited to. Questions are designed scientifically in a way that whole paper is a replica of a real exam so not only your speed and accuracy but also the type of question you solve in 2 hours makes the whole difference.
Type of Questions : One liner, two liner (reason assertion types), three liners, four liner questions are incorporated strictly on the pattern of UPPSC PRE exam, this will help you identify the depth of which you need to study a particular topic.
Current Events : Special emphasis is given to current affairs as HPSC gives maximum questions from this section.
| Sno | Name | Start Date | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HPSC HCS-1 | 1st May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 2 | HPSC HCS-2 | 2nd May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 3 | HPSC HCS-3 | 5th May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 4 | HPSC HCS-4 | 8th May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 5 | HPSC HCS-5 | 9th May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 6 | HPSC HCS-6 | 12th May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 7 | HPSC HCS-7 | 15th May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 8 | HPSC HCS-8 | 16th May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 9 | HPSC HCS-9 | 19th May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 10 | HPSC HCS-10 | 22nd May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 11 | HPSC HCS-11 | 23rd May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
| 12 | HPSC HCS-12 | 24th May 2021 | FULL LENGTH |
Note: Test paper will get activated on their respective start date as mentioned in above table. You can attempt the paper as per your convenience. All papers will be active till the validity of the package.
| Event | Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana Civil Services Notification | 26 Feb 2021 | The HCS notification will be released |
| Haryana Civil Services online application commencement date | 3 Mar 2021 | The HCS 2021 window was activated for the candidates |
| Haryana Civil Services online application end date | 2 Apr 2021 | The HCS online application will end on this day |
| HCS prelims exam | 30 May 2021 | The HCS prelims exam will be conducted at various centres across Haryana. The HCS admit card will be issued three weeks before the exam. |
| HCS prelims result | July 2021(Tentative) | The HCS prelims result will filter the candidates for the HCS main exam. |
| HCS main exam | August 2021(Tentative) | The HCS main exam will be conducted in offline mode |
| HCS main exam result | November 2021(Tentative) | The HCS result for the main exam |
| HCS Interview | December 2021(Tentative) | The HCS interview will be conducted |
| HCS Result | February 2022(Tentative) | The HCS final result will be declared. |
| HPSC Exam Stage | Number of Papers | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| HCS Prelims Exam | 2 | 100 (Screening Only) |
| HCS Main Written Exam | 5 | 600 |
| HCS Personality Test | - | 75 |
| Total Marks | 675 |
The HPSC HCS exam is a three-stage exam and the exam pattern for each stage is different. The HCS prelims exam is the first stage of the HCS exam. The HCS Prelims exam serves as the screening exam only and the marks secured in the HCS prelims exam are not considered in the final merit. As per the new rules, the HCS Prelims result will be based on the marks secured in General Studies Paper only and the CSAT paper will be of qualifying in nature. The candidates need to score 33% marks in the CSAT paper.
The HCS prelims exam is an objective type exam comprising two question papers. The HCS prelims exam is conducted offline across the designated exam centres in the state.
| HPSC HCS Prelims Exam | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 100 |
| Civil Services Aptitude Test(CSAT)(Qualifying only) | 100 | |
| Total Marks | 100 |
There is a provision of negative marking in the HCS prelims exam. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from the candidate’s marks. We can say that the four wrong answers will neutralise one right answer.
HCS main exam is the crucial stage of the whole exam process. The marks secured in the HCS main exam are considered for the HCS result. The total number of candidates admitted in the HCS main exam will be 12 times the number of vacancies to be filled. Each paper will be of three hours duration. The candidates need to opt for two optional subjects from a list of 23 optional subjects. The HPSC main exam is a descriptive type of exam comprising five conventional essay type question paper.
| Paper No. | HPSC HCS Main Exam | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English (including Essay) | 100 |
| Paper II | Hindi (Including Essay) | 100 |
| Paper III | General Studies | 100 |
| Paper IV | Optional Subject 1 | 150 |
| Paper V | Optional Subject 2 | 150 |
| Total Marks | 600 |
The candidates who score marks equal to or greater than the HCS cut off marks will be called for the personality test at the HPSC office premises. No candidate will be called for the HCS interview unless the candidate attains 45% marks in the aggregate of all the main written question papers and 33% marks in the Hindi and English question papers. The number of candidates called for the HCS personality test will be three times the number of vacancies advertised
There are two objective type question papers in the HCS prelims exam. The Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) was introduced in 2016 in the HCS exam. The HCS Prelims exam serves only as a screening exam and hence its marks are not considered for the final merit list.
The general studies have the universal syllabus for all the civil services exam across the country with minor variations. The general studies syllabus is important because it provides the locus of the preparation. The general studies syllabus decided the horizontal expansion of the preparation and the question papers describes the vertical expansion
The HPSC prelims general studies syllabus include the following topics
Questions on General Science will cover General appreciation and understanding of science, including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well-educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific discipline.
In current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested.
In History of India, emphasis will be on a broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic, and political aspects. Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth-century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence.
In Geography, emphasis will be on the Geography of India. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to the physical, social and economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources.
Questions on Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge on the country ‘s political system and Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, social systems and economic developments in India. On general mental ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.
Haryana–Economy and people. Social, economic, and cultural institutions and language of Haryana.
The CSAT was introduced in 2016 and its marks are counted for the HCS prelims result. It is a bit difficult for the candidates belonging to the humanities background. It was introduced to follow the UPSC exam pattern.
• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem-solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, the order of magnitude, etc. –Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. –Class X level)
For further information visit official website of HPSC
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