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Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) HCS Syllabus for Mains 2021

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Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) HCS Exam detailed syllabus for Prelims and Mains. The HPSC HCS 2020-21 exam will be conducted based on the new exam pattern of the UPSC prelims exam. CSAT Paper will be qualifying only from now onwards and the candidates need to secure 33% marks to qualify in this paper. Read below the full HCS exam syllabus for Mains.

HCS Main Exam Syllabus

Paper

Paper Name

Marks

Time

Paper 1

English & Essay

100

3 hours

Paper 2

Hindi & Hindi Essay

100

3 hours

Paper 3

General Studies

100

3 hours

Paper 4

Optional- 1

100

3 hours

Paper 5

Optional- 2

100

3 hours

Paper 1 - ENGLISH AND ENGLISH ESSAY

The aim of the paper is to test the candidate‘s ability to read and understand serious discursive prose, and to express his ideas: clearly and correctly in English.

The pattern of questions would be broadly as follows:

English -----

  1. Precis Writing
  2. Comprehension of given passages
  3. Essay
  4. Usage and Vocabulary
  5. General Grammar/Composition

Essay----

Candidates will be required to write an essay on a specific topic.

Paper 2 - HINDI AND HINDI ESSAY

  1. Translation of and English passage into Hindi.
  2. Letter/Precis writing.
  3. Explanation of Hindi passage (prose and poetry) in the same language.
  4. Composition (idioms, correction etc.).
  5. Essay on a specific topic. The choice of subjects will be given.

Paper 3- GENERAL STUDIES

The nature and standard questions in these papers will be such that a well-educated person will be able to answer them without any specialized study.

Part-I

(a) History of Modern India and Indian Culture

The History of Modern India, will cover history of the country from about the middle of the nineteenth century and would also include questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and social reforms. The part relating to ‗Indian Culture‘ will cover all aspects of Indian culture from the ancient to modern times.

(b) Geography of India

In this part, questions will on the physical, economic and social geography of India.

(c) Indian Polity

This part will include questions on the Constitution of India, Political system and related matters.

(d) Current National issues and topics of social relevance.

This part is intended to test the candidate‘s awareness of current national issues and topics of social relevance in the present-day India, such as the following : Demography and Human Resources and related issues. Behavioural and social issues and social welfare problems, such as child labour, gender equality, adult literacy, rehabilitation of the handicapped and other deprived segments of the society, drug abuse, public health etc. Law enforcement issues, human rights, corruption in public life, communal harmony etc. Internal Security and related issues. Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources and national heritage. The role of national institutions, their relevance and need for change.

Part-II

(a) India and the World

This part is intended to test candidate‘s awareness of India‘s relationship with the world in various spheres, such as the following:-

Foreign Affairs External Security and related matters. Nuclear Policy. Indian abroad.

(b) Indian Economy

In this part, questions will be on the planning and economic development in India, economic and trade

issues foreign trade, the role and functions of I.M.F. world Bank, W.T.O. etc.

(c) International Affairs and Institutions.

This part will include question on important events in world affairs and on international institutions.

(d) Developments in the field of science and technology, communications and space. In this part, questions will test the candidate‘s awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, communications and space and also basic ideas computers.

(e) Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams

This part will include exercises to test the candidate‘s ability to draw common sense conclusions from

information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical from and to point out deficiencies,

limitations or inconsistencies therein.

Paper 4 - OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Service
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commerce and Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • English Literature
  • Geography
  • Hindi Literature
  • Indian History
  • Law
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Punjabi Literature
  • Sociology
  • Sanskrit Literature
  • Zoology

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