HARYANA CURRENT AFFAIRS & 15 MOCK TESTS
HCS Preparation Manual
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HCS Optional Subject Batches
HCS Mains GS Test Series Planner
HCS Mains GS Schedule - 2014
Amongst all the state level exam in Haryana ‘HCS’ exam is considered to be the most prestigious exam of all. The exam is conducted regularly by Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) to recruit the personnel for various administrative posts. The recruitments are made for the post of SDM, DSP, ETO, ITO and other allied services.
The HCS exam requires proper guidance for HCS. The exam is a three staged process with prelims, mains and interviews as the three stages. The eligibility criteria for exam is graduation or an equivalent course. The age criteria is (21-40) years with age relaxations levied on corresponding categories. The age limit for DSP however, is 27 years. The exam is conducted in three stages. The first stage is prelims stage which comprises of two papers of 100 marks each. Only objective type questions are asked. The first paper is of general studies which besides covering the general civic aspects of the country covers topics like History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Sciences etc. There is a strong case of Current Affairs for HCS. Besides this state specific questions typically Haryana G K for HCS is also asked. There is no negative marking. 2nd paper is of optional subject. After clearing the first stage student qualifies for mains exam. The mains exam consists of General Studies paper and two optionals which are to be chosen from the list of optional provided by the commission. There are certain combination of optionals which are prohibited. There are also compulsory Hindi and compulsory English paper. An essay paper is also the part of the mains examination mix. All these paper are subjective in nature, therefore, a lot of attention has to be paid to the answer writing skill of the student.
During preliminary the student must focus on speed and accuracy and during mains the focus should shift on in depth subject knowledge and answer working skill. The last hurdle is the interview. Viva-voce questions are asked by the panel of experts from the candidate. This is a personality test of the candidate.
The students must be very careful while choosing the correct material for HCS exam preparation. SNM’s manual on Haryana Current affairs is a good book for prelims preparation. Current Affairs and Analysis by Unique publication is a very good book for mains preparation. We at GURUJI’S KIRPA S.N.M. IAS academy Chandigarh prepare the candidate to meet all the challenges posed by the exam.
The classroom teaching is enriched with books, notes and updated handouts. There are regular tests on daily, weekly & monthly basis to monitor the progress of our students.
The most salient feature of S.N.M Chandigarh with regards to HCS coaching is the coverage of current issues of Haryana state and a thoroughly researched booklet of 1500 MCQ for Prelims preparation. S.N.M. also provides comprehensive program for preparation of optional papers. The expert faculty, thoroughly revised study material, answers writing practice accounts for the well prepared students and stupendous results. Our students Shilpi Pattar scored 2nd Rank in Haryana Civil Services & Meenakshi Dahiya scored 4th Rank in the same exam last.
Haryana Civil Services (HCS) Examination will be conducted in the month of MAY- 2014. This examination will have three stages, i.e., Prelims (Objective Type) , Mains (Subjective Type) & Interview. The Pre Stage has two papers, General Studies & Optional Subject Paper. Each paper is of 100 marks & there is no negative marking. S.N.M. trains the HCS candidates for their Pre preparation. The new batches are starting from 3rd March, 2014. GS preparation includes Module wise preparation like Polity, Geography, Economy, History, Sciences (Basic Sciences & Science & Technology) as well as State wise preparation. S.N.M. takes separate classes for Haryana State related questions.
For Optional Subjects, candidates must choose that optional which has less syllabus & which is more scoring. The most Practical & popular optional subjects have been : Psychology, Public Administration & Sociology. S.N.M. is starting the new batches for optional subjects from 1st March, 2014. The most peculiar feature of S.N.M. institute is that it also provides coaching & guidance in Hindi language & HCS aspirants can get study material in Hindi also.
Haryana Civil Service Examination Haryana Civil Service Examination ( HCS) conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission for the right candidates in the different posts of Haryana Public Administrative Services.
HCS Haryana Civil Services Post/Service with their pay Scale
| S.no |
Name of the Post |
Pay Scale |
No of Posts(Appx.) |
| 1 |
Haryana Civil Service (Exec.Branch) |
Rs.15600-39100 + GP 5400 |
30 |
| 2 |
D.S.P |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 5400 |
09 |
| 3 |
Distt. Food and Supplies Controller |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 5400 |
01 |
| 4 |
Excise and Taxation Officer |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 5400 |
38 |
| 5 |
'A' Class Tehsildar |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 5400 |
16 |
| 6 |
Assistant Registrar Co-operative Societies |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 4600 |
08 |
| 7 |
Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 4600 |
05 |
| 8 |
BD and PO Gazetted (un classified) |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 4600 |
17 |
| 9 |
Traffic Manager |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 4600 |
03 |
| 10 |
District Food and Supplies Officer |
Rs.6500-9900 + GP 4600 |
03 |
| 11 |
Assistant Employment Officer |
Rs.9300-34800 + GP 4600 |
21 |
Structure of HCS Exam:
The HCS examination consists of THREE Stages:
1. Preliminary Examination
2. Mains Examination
3. Viva test.
STAGE ONE: Preliminary Examination
It has Objective Type/ Multiple Choice for screening purpose only. It shall comprise of 2 papers.
PAPERS SUBJECT MAXIMUM MARKS DURATION
Paper I General Study 100 2 hr.
Paper II One Optional Subject to 100 2 hr.
be selected from a list
of 19 subjects
STAGE TWO: Mains Examination
The Mains examination is divided into two, the Compulsory papers and the Optional papers.
Compulsory papers:
English: 100 marks
Hindi: 100 marks
General knowledge: 100 marks
Syllabus
English
English Essay
Grammar
Précis Writing Expansion
Tests In Vocabulary
Hindi
Composition
Hindi Passage, Prose & Poetry
Hindi Essay
Translation Of An English Passage Into Hindi
General Knowledge
Current Events
Economic Importance
Geography
History
Scientific Aspects
Optional Papers:
The candidates have to select any of the two optional subjects from the list of 23 subjects. The most popular, practical & scoring Humanities optional subjects have been; Psychology; Public Administration; Sociology; History; Political Science & Geography. But some combinations are not allowed, so before selecting the optional the students need to check the availability of the combinations.
PAPERS SUBJECT MAXIMUM MARKS
Paper I English 100
Paper II Hindi 100
Paper III General Study 100
Paper IV 2 Optional Subjects 150x2=300
STAGE THREE: VIVA
The qualified candidates are asked to appear for the viva part and then for the personal interview round. The rank list is made on the overall marks obtained by the students.
