If you were preparing for the HPSC PGT Computer Science 2026 examination, the important update is that the exam date has changed. The Haryana Public Service Commission has officially rescheduled the Subject Knowledge Test for Post Graduate Teachers in Computer Science under Advt. No. 23/2026. The new date is 17 May 2026, and the exam will run from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
This recruitment is for PGT Computer Science posts in the Secondary Education Department, Haryana, covering both the Rest of Haryana cadre and the Mewat cadre. Because HPSC uses multiple notices across advertisement, exam schedule, admit card, and miscellaneous sections, many candidates get confused about which update matters most. For this topic, the key point is simple: the 30 March 2026 test date of 10 May 2026 has been replaced by the 17 April 2026 rescheduling notice that fixes the test for 17 May 2026.
The sections below keep the focus on what candidates actually need now: the revised date and timing, the recruitment details, vacancy breakup, qualification summary, test pattern relevant to this exam, admit card status, and one special official update issued on the same day for certain petitioners allowed to apply provisionally.
HPSC PGT Computer Science 2026 rescheduled exam date
The Haryana Public Service Commission has officially rescheduled the Subject Knowledge Test for the posts of Post Graduate Teachers in Computer Science under Advt. No. 23/2026. The new exam date is 17 May 2026.
The official rescheduling notice also confirms the exam timing as 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM. This update applies to the PGT Computer Science recruitment for both the Rest of Haryana cadre and the Mewat cadre in the Secondary Education Department, Haryana.
Original exam date and what changed
Before the rescheduling notice, HPSC had announced on 30 March 2026 that the Subject Knowledge Test for Advt. No. 23/2026 would be held on 10 May 2026, which was a Sunday. That date is no longer valid for this exam.
The latest notice dated 17 April 2026 replaces the earlier schedule and moves the test to 17 May 2026. Candidates should now use only the revised date while planning travel, revision, and document readiness.
Which recruitment this exam belongs to
This exam is tied to HPSC Advertisement No. 23/2026 for the recruitment of Post Graduate Teachers in the subject of Computer Science. The recruitment covers two cadres under the Secondary Education Department, Haryana:
- Rest of Haryana Cadre
- Mewat Cadre
If you have applied for another HPSC PGT cycle such as the older Computer Science advertisements or a different subject, do not assume this date applies to you. Match your application with Advt. No. 23/2026 before following this schedule.
Vacancy breakup for HPSC PGT Computer Science
The official advertisement shows a total of 1672 posts for PGT Computer Science under Advt. No. 23/2026. The cadre-wise breakup is as follows:
| Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Rest of Haryana | 1594 |
| Mewat | 78 |
| Total | 1672 |
HPSC later issued a separate notice on 09 April 2026 stating that the School Education Department had bifurcated the Scheduled Caste posts into DSC and OSC categories. Candidates from reserved categories should therefore rely on the later bifurcation notice along with the advertisement.
Eligibility summary for PGT Computer Science
For this recruitment, the official advertisement lists the essential qualification for PGT Computer Science as one of the following regular qualifications with 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university:
- M.Sc. Computer Science, regular two-year course
- MCA, regular three-year course
- B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology, regular course
In addition, the candidate must have Hindi or Sanskrit at the Matric level, or Hindi at the 10+2, B.A., or M.A. level. The advertisement also requires qualification in HTET or STET and a consistent good academic record. The service rules mentioned in the advertisement also provide a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for Scheduled Caste and PwBD candidates in the relevant academic requirement.
What kind of exam is scheduled on 17 May 2026
The exam scheduled for 17 May 2026 is the Subject Knowledge Test, not a general notice about the full recruitment process. That matters because the advertisement explains separate stages such as screening, subject knowledge, and interview, but this specific rescheduling notice is only for the Subject Knowledge Test.
The advertisement also says the Commission reserves the right to call candidates directly for the Subject Knowledge Test without conducting a Screening Test. So candidates should read the 17 May 2026 test as the operative exam stage officially announced for this recruitment cycle.
Exam pattern relevant to the rescheduled test
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam stage | Subject Knowledge Test |
| Duration | 03 hours |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Language of paper | English only |
| Minimum cut-off for interview stage | 35% |
| Weightage in final merit | 87.5% |
| Interview/Viva-Voce weightage | 12.5% |
The advertisement also separately outlines the screening test pattern, but the rescheduled 17 May 2026 notice specifically concerns the Subject Knowledge Test. Candidates should therefore prepare against the subject syllabus and pattern attached to the advertisement.
Admit card status and what candidates should watch now
The rescheduling notice confirms the new exam date and time, but candidates should still watch the official HPSC admit card page for the separate hall ticket or e-admit card update. The advertisement makes it clear that candidates are expected to download their e-admit card before the examination and check it carefully for any discrepancy.
If the admit card is not visible yet, that does not cancel the exam update. It only means the exam schedule and the admit card release are being handled through separate notices. Keep checking the official HPSC admit card page and your login instead of waiting for copied summaries on other websites.
How to check official updates and stay synced with the exam
- Open the official HPSC website.
- Check the Exam Schedule page for the latest Computer Science test notice under Advt. No. 23/2026.
- Check the Admit Card page regularly for the e-admit card announcement.
- Keep a copy of the advertisement PDF because the syllabus and pattern are already stated there.
- Verify your cadre and category details using the advertisement and later bifurcation notice.
- Download the admit card as soon as it is released and verify your name, roll number, date, timing, and venue.
This is the safest approach because HPSC spreads relevant updates across multiple official sections instead of one single page.
Special offline form update issued on 17 April 2026
On the same date as the rescheduling notice, HPSC also issued a separate official announcement regarding submission of offline forms for PGT Computer Science under Advt. No. 23/2026. This update is not for all candidates. It is specifically linked to directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and concerns certain appellants who possess the qualification of B.Ed. as per NCTE and were to be provisionally permitted to apply.
The notice directs such petitioners to submit the hard copy of their offline application form in the Commission's office latest by 11:00 AM on 22 April 2026. If you are not covered by that court-linked category, this notice is not your general application instruction. Most candidates only need to follow the revised exam schedule and admit card updates.
What happens after the Subject Knowledge Test
According to the advertisement, candidates are shortlisted for interview after the Subject Knowledge Test, subject to the prescribed cut-off. The final merit list is then prepared by combining the marks of the Subject Knowledge Test and the Interview/Viva-Voce.
That means the 17 May 2026 exam is a major scoring stage in this recruitment. Candidates should not treat it as a routine qualifying paper. The Subject Knowledge Test carries 87.5% of the final selection weightage, so strong subject preparation matters directly for final merit.
Official Links
- HPSC Official Website
- HPSC PGT Computer Science Advertisement No. 23/2026 PDF
- Rescheduled Subject Knowledge Test Notice dated 17.04.2026 PDF
- Initial Subject Knowledge Test Schedule dated 30.03.2026 PDF
- Bifurcation of Posts Notice dated 09.04.2026 PDF
- Offline Form Notice dated 17.04.2026 PDF
- HPSC Exam Schedule Page
- HPSC Admit Card Page
Frequently Asked Questions
The Subject Knowledge Test has been rescheduled to 17 May 2026.
The official notice schedules the test from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
This exam is linked to HPSC Advertisement No. 23/2026 for PGT Computer Science.
The rescheduling notice specifically refers to the Subject Knowledge Test.
The official advertisement shows 1672 posts in total, with 1594 for Rest of Haryana and 78 for Mewat.
The official advertisement lists M.Sc. Computer Science, MCA, or B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or IT with 55% marks, along with Hindi or Sanskrit requirements, HTET/STET, and a consistent good academic record.
Candidates should check the official HPSC admit card page for the separate e-admit card notice. The rescheduling notice confirms the date and time, but admit card updates are issued separately.
That notice was for certain petitioners covered by court directions who possess B.Ed. qualification as per NCTE and were provisionally permitted to apply, not for all candidates.