HCS New Exam Pattern

HARYANA CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION – SYLLABUS

General Science
Questions 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 particular scientific discipline.
Current Events
Current events of national and international importance.
History of India & Indian National Movement
Emphasis on broad understanding of Indian history in its social, economic and political aspects.
Indian National Movement: nature and character of the 19th‑century resurgence, growth of nationalism, and attainment of Independence.
Indian & World Geography
Physical, social and economic geography of India, including agricultural features and natural resources.
Indian Culture, Polity & Economy
Political system, Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, social systems and economic developments in India.
General Mental Ability
Reasoning and analytical abilities.
Haryana Specific Studies
Economy and people of Haryana; social, economic and cultural institutions and language of Haryana.

Objective: To test the candidate’s ability to read and understand serious discursive prose and express ideas clearly and correctly in English.

Essay on a specific topic (choice provided)
Candidates must maintain relevance, logical organization, conciseness, and effective expression

Indian culture: Art forms, literature and architecture from ancient to modern times
Modern Indian history (mid‑18th century to present): significant events, personalities and issues
Freedom Struggle: stages and contributions from different parts of India
Post‑independence consolidation and reorganization
World history since the 18th century: industrial revolution, world wars, colonization, decolonization, political ideologies (communism, capitalism, socialism)
Salient features of Indian society and diversity
Role of women and women’s organizations
Population issues, poverty and development
Urbanization: problems and remedies
Effects of globalization on Indian society
Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism
World physical geography
Distribution of key natural resources (world, South Asia, India)
Factors affecting location of primary, secondary and tertiary industries
Important geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, cyclones)
Changes in geographical features, flora and fauna
Haryana‑related issues

Indian Constitution: historical background, evolution, features, amendments and basic structure
Union–State relations and federal structure
Devolution of powers and finances to local bodies
Separation of powers and dispute redressal mechanisms
Comparison of Indian Constitution with other countries
Parliament and State Legislatures: structure, functions, powers and privileges
Executive and Judiciary: structure and functioning
Ministries, departments, pressure groups and associations
Representation of People Act
Constitutional, statutory and quasi‑judicial bodies
Government policies and development interventions
Role of NGOs, SHGs and stakeholders in development
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections and their performance
Social sector issues: health, education and human resources
Poverty and hunger
Governance: transparency, accountability, e‑governance, citizen charters
Role of civil services in democracy
India and its neighborhood relations
International relations, groupings and agreements
Impact of global politics on India and Indian diaspora
International institutions and agencies
Haryana‑related issues