{"id":6737,"date":"2025-11-04T14:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T08:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=6737"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:20:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T08:50:42","slug":"hcs-exam-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/hcs-exam-date\/","title":{"rendered":"HCS Exam Date 2026 for Notification, Prelims, Mains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6730 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HPSC-HCS.jpg?resize=501%2C252&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"HPSC HCS\" width=\"501\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HPSC-HCS.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HPSC-HCS.jpg?resize=768%2C387&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HPSC-HCS.jpg?w=1023&amp;ssl=1 1023w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HCS Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has not been announced yet by the <\/span><b>Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is conducted periodically to recruit candidates for key Group A and Group B administrative posts in the Haryana state government. It is a competitive exam that tests candidates\u2019 knowledge, aptitude, and leadership potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has not yet notified the <\/span><b>HCS Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for candidates applying for the <\/span><b>Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and allied services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Date 2026 Notification Date, Application Form Date Calendar 2026 PDF Download<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HPSC has not yet released the official HPSC Exam Calendar. A soon as the HPSC calendar or the HPSC HCS exam date and HCS notification is released, the dates will be updated here accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Event<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>HCS Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Notification Release<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Application Start Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Date to Submit Application<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extended Date (if any)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Prelims Exam Date 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Mains Exam Date 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Notification 2026 Release Date Details<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HCS 2026 notification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be released soon. It provides complete details about the examination, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total number of vacancies for various posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria such as age limit, educational qualification, and domicile requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed syllabus and exam pattern for Prelims and Mains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions for filling out the application form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important dates and deadlines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should read the <\/span><b>HCS Exam Date 2026 notification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carefully to ensure they meet all requirements and understand the process clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Date 2026 Application Date Explained<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the release of the notification, candidates can apply online from <\/span><b>the specific HCS Exam Date application form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Applications must be submitted through the official <\/span><b>HPSC website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at hpsc.gov.in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period, candidates must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the registration process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, and certificates).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the prescribed examination fee online.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Date Prelims Exam Date 2026 Details<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HCS Exam Date for Prelims Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is yet to be declared. This is the first stage of the Haryana Civil Services examination process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prelims consist of two objective-type papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Paper<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Marks<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both papers are conducted on the same day in two sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CSAT paper is qualifying in nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must score the minimum cutoff marks in General Studies to qualify for Mains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The marks from Prelims are <\/span><b>not counted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the final merit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Date Prelims Result Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HCS Prelims Result 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expected to be declared by <\/span><b>soon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, within four weeks of the exam. Candidates can check their results on the official HPSC website.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Exam Event<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tentative Date<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Prelims Exam 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Prelims Result 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only candidates who clear the Prelims cutoff will qualify for the Mains examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Date Mains Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HCS Mains Exam 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is scheduled to begin soon after the HCS Prelims Result. This is the second and most detailed stage of the examination process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mains exam consists of <\/span><b>five descriptive papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as shown below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Paper<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Nature<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English and English Essay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi and Hindi Essay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper III<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper IV<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Subject Paper I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mains exam is descriptive in nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must write detailed answers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marks from the Mains and the Personality Test determine the final merit list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Date Mains Detailed Application Form (DAF) Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>DAF submission dates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the HCS Mains 2026 will be announced after the declaration of the Prelims result. Candidates who qualify for Mains must fill out the DAF online and upload supporting documents as per instructions on the HPSC website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Date Mains Exam Result Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the conclusion of the HCS mains Exam, the results will be announced within 2 months tentatively. The result announcement will be followed by the <\/span><b>Interview\/Personality Test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Exam Stage<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Expected Date<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Mains Exam 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Mains Result 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCS Final Result 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not declared<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HCS Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be updated as soon as the Haryana Public Service Commission releases the official notification. Aspirants should regularly check the HPSC website for the latest updates regarding the notification, application dates, Prelims, and Mains schedules. Timely preparation and staying informed are key to success in the Haryana Civil Services Examination. Once the official calendar is declared, candidates can plan their preparation more efficiently and align it with the announced HCS Exam Date 2026 timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HCS Exam Date 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-6708 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-6708{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-6708 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-6708{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-6708.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-6708.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-6708.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-6708.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-6708.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1762239089\"><div id=\"sp-ea-6708\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-6708\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-67080\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse67080\" aria-controls=\"collapse67080\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. What is the HCS Age Limit for Haryana Civil Services exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse67080\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6708\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-67080\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years old to apply for most HCS posts. For general posts, you must be at least 21 and at most 42 years old by the cut-off date. The DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) post has a narrower range: 18 to 27 years.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-67081\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse67081\" aria-controls=\"collapse67081\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. What are the HCS Age Limit relaxations for reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC)?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse67081\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6708\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-67081\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reserved-category candidates in Haryana (SC, ST, OBC) get an extra 5 years on the upper age limit. This means they can apply until age 47 (42 + 5). The relaxation applies only if the candidate is a Haryana domiciled SC, ST, or OBC.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-67082\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse67082\" aria-controls=\"collapse67082\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q3. What is the HCS Age Limit for DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police)?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse67082\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6708\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-67082\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the DSP post, the age range is 18\u201327 years. This is lower than the general HCS range. If a candidate is SC\/ST\/OBC of Haryana, they get a 5-year extension, so they can be up to 32 years old.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-67083\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse67083\" aria-controls=\"collapse67083\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q4. Are there any attempt limits under the HCS Age Limit?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse67083\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6708\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-67083\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. HPSC has not fixed any maximum number of attempts for HCS. Candidates can apply as many times as they want, as long as they meet the age eligibility. In other words, you can keep trying each year until you exceed the age limit.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-67084\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse67084\" aria-controls=\"collapse67084\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q5. What is the HCS Age Limit for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse67084\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-6708\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-67084\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Haryana PwD candidates get a 10-year relaxation on top of the normal limit. This means a general PwD candidate can apply up to age 52 (42 + 10). If a candidate is both PwD and SC\/ST, the total relaxation is 15 years (so up to age 57). In practice, general PwD applicants can be up to 52 years old, while SC\/ST PwD applicants can be up to 57 under these rules<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-6708-69e26b504609f\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q1. 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