The HPSC HCS prelims admit card 2026 is now the most important document for candidates appearing in the Haryana Civil Services and Allied Services preliminary examination. The official HPSC announcement confirms that the preliminary exam for HCS (Executive Branch) and other Allied Services under Advertisement No. 22/2026 will be held on 26 April 2026, and the admit card is available for download from 20 April 2026 onwards.
If you are trying to figure out where to log in, what details to use, or what exactly to check after downloading the admit card, the process is straightforward once you are on the correct HPSC portal. The HCS registration portal provides the admit card through the candidate login, and HPSC has also made it clear that no admit card will be sent by post.
This guide keeps the focus on what candidates need first: the official download route, login methods, exam timings, what must be verified on the e-admit card, exam-day instructions, and the key preliminary exam rules that can affect entry and evaluation.
HPSC HCS prelims admit card 2026 status
The HPSC has officially announced that the e-admit card for the HCS (Executive Branch) and other Allied Services preliminary examination is available from 20 April 2026 onwards. This exam is being held for the 2025 cycle under Advertisement No. 22/2026.
The same official announcement also confirms that the preliminary examination will be conducted on 26 April 2026 in two sessions. Candidates should not wait until the last moment because any login issue, photo mismatch, or detail correction request becomes harder to manage close to the exam.
How to download the HPSC HCS prelims admit card
- Visit the official HPSC HCS registration portal.
- Open the candidate login page for HCS (Ex. Br.) and other Allied Services - 2025.
- Log in using the registered details shown on the portal.
- Open the admit card or e-admit card section once available in your dashboard.
- Download the file and save a copy on your device.
- Take a clear printout on A4 size paper.
HPSC has specifically advised candidates to print the admit card on A4 paper so that the photograph and other particulars can be seen and verified easily at the examination centre.
Login details you may need for the admit card
The official HPSC HCS login page shows two login methods. Candidates can use the mobile number route with OTP, PIN, and captcha, or log in through username or email with password, depending on the account setup used during registration.
- Mobile number
- OTP
- PIN
- Captcha
- Or username/email and password
Use the same registered details that were used at the application stage. If you are unable to log in, contact the technical helpdesk quickly instead of repeatedly trying incorrect combinations.
HPSC HCS prelims 2026 exam date and timings
The official admit card announcement fixes the HCS preliminary examination on 26 April 2026. The examination will be held in two sessions.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Preliminary examination date | 26 April 2026 (Sunday) |
| Session 1 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Session 2 | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
The detailed reporting time, exam venue, and candidate-specific centre details must be checked on the downloaded admit card itself.
What to check on the e-admit card
After downloading the admit card, check all details carefully. HPSC has clearly stated that discrepancies should be brought to the notice of the Commission immediately.
- Candidate name
- Roll number or application details
- Photograph and signature clarity
- Exam date and session
- Examination centre and address
- Instructions printed on the admit card
- Category and basic personal details, if shown
If the photo is unclear or the print quality is poor, take a better printout. HPSC has stated that candidates carrying small-size admit cards with unclear photographs or signatures will not be allowed to enter the examination centre.
Exam day instructions based on the official notice
The official HPSC announcement gives two very practical instructions. First, candidates should download the admit card and take its printout on A4 size paper. Second, all instructions printed on the admit card must be read carefully before the exam day.
- Carry a clearly printed admit card on A4 paper.
- Do not carry a small-size or unreadable printout.
- Check that the photo and signature are visible.
- Read all instructions on the admit card carefully before leaving for the centre.
- Keep your application number and login details safely for reference.
HPSC has also clarified in the advertisement that no admit card will be sent separately by post.
HPSC HCS prelims exam pattern at a glance
The official HPSC advertisement for Advt. No. 22/2026 sets out the preliminary examination pattern clearly. The prelims is only a screening stage and consists of two objective papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Civil Services Aptitude Test | 100 | 2 hours |
- Both papers are objective type.
- Both papers are bilingual in English and Hindi.
- There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
- Paper II is qualifying with minimum 33 percent marks.
- The prelims result is based on marks in Paper I only, subject to qualifying Paper II.
- Prelims marks are not counted towards final selection.
The advertisement also states that each question carries five options, including option E for not attempted. If no option is darkened, one-fourth mark is deducted, and candidates may be disqualified if this happens in more than 10 percent of questions.
What the prelims syllabus broadly covers
The official HCS syllabus notification gives a clear overview of what candidates are expected to prepare for the preliminary examination.
| Paper | Main areas |
|---|---|
| General Studies | General Science, current events, Indian history and national movement, Indian and world geography, Indian culture, polity, economy, general mental ability, and Haryana economy, people, social and cultural institutions, and language |
| CSAT | Comprehension, communication skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision making, problem solving, general mental ability, basic numeracy, and data interpretation |
This matters for admit card users because the final days before the exam should now be used for paper-specific revision rather than broad preparation planning.
Eligibility and vacancy snapshot for this exam
The official advertisement states that a candidate must possess a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce, or an equivalent degree from a recognized university to be allowed to sit in the examination. For most posts, the age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 01 January 2026, while for the post of DSP it is 18 to 27 years.
The recruitment covers 102 vacancies across HCS and allied services.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| HCS (Executive Branch) | 24 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 8 |
| Excise and Taxation Officer | 27 |
| District Food and Supplies Controller | 2 |
| Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies | 3 |
| District Food and Supplies Officer | 2 |
| Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer | 22 |
| Traffic Manager | 7 |
| A Class Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 3 |
| A Class Naib Tehsildar (Apprentice) | 5 |
| Total | 102 |
What to do if you cannot download the admit card
The HPSC advertisement says that if a candidate is not able to download the e-admit card or does not receive communication regarding candidature well before the examination, the candidate should contact the Commission immediately.
- Technical helpline: 1800-1800-431
- Technical helpdesk email: SR4-hpsc@hry.gov.in
- Support timing: working days between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
When contacting HPSC, keep your application number, examination name, full name, and basic application details ready. That helps the Commission identify your record faster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The admit card is available from 20 April 2026 onwards on the official HPSC portal.
The HPSC HCS preliminary examination is scheduled for 26 April 2026.
The exam will be held in two sessions, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM.
You can log in through the official HCS portal using the registered mobile number with OTP and PIN, or through username or email with password, along with captcha.
No. HPSC has stated that the e-admit card will be made available online and will not be sent separately by post.
You should contact HPSC immediately through the technical helpline 1800-1800-431 or the helpdesk email SR4-hpsc@hry.gov.in.
The prelims has two objective papers, General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test, each of two hours. Paper II is qualifying with 33 percent marks, and the result is based on Paper I marks subject to qualifying Paper II.