The Haryana Public Service Commission has announced recruitment for 102 posts through the HCS Examination 2026. The notification states that the recruitment process will begin in February 2026, with applications to be accepted online from eligible candidates holding a graduate degree.
According to the commission, appointments will be made across multiple departments of the Haryana government as part of efforts to strengthen administrative capacity. The notified posts span administrative, police, and revenue services.
Under HCS Recruitment 2026, a total of 27 posts have been earmarked for Excise and Taxation Officer, followed by 24 posts in the Haryana Civil Service. The recruitment also includes 22 posts of Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer and 8 posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police.
Other posts included in the recruitment are Treasury Manager, Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies, Deputy Food and Supplies Controller, and Deputy Food Safety Officer. The commission stated that these positions form part of the core administrative framework of the state.
To be eligible for the HCS Examination 2026, candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university. There is no restriction on the subject or stream of graduation, allowing candidates from all academic backgrounds to apply.
The age limit has been fixed with reference to January 1, 2026. The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, while the maximum age is 42 years. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates from reserved categories in accordance with government rules.
The application fee has been specified category-wise. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay a fee of ₹1,000. For Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, women, and persons with disabilities, the application fee has been set at ₹250. The fee will be payable through online modes only.
The application window will open on February 6, 2026, and close on February 26, 2026. The commission has advised candidates to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.
