HPSC (Haryana Public Service Commission) — Free Online Mock Test
Haryana state civil services. Prelims + Mains + interview. GS + CSAT prelims. · Official language: English & Hindi.
HPSC exam at a glance
HPSC full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length HPSC mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 180-question, 240-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC). |
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| Official website | hpsc.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | A three-stage selection (Haryana Civil Services) — a Preliminary objective test (screening), a descriptive Mains, and an Interview. |
| Frequency | Notified when vacancies arise. |
| Scoring & marking | The Preliminary has two papers — General Studies and CSAT — each 100 marks. Only the General Studies paper counts for the cut-off; CSAT is qualifying at 33% (but you must clear it). There is 1/4 (0.25) negative marking. It is a screening stage. The Mains is descriptive, followed by an Interview. |
| Score validity | Each recruitment cycle is separate; qualifying applies to that notification. |
| Language | Hindi and English. |
Who is eligible for HPSC?
A degree from a recognised university; age is typically 21 to 42 (18–27 for DSP posts), with category relaxations.
Last verified July 2026 against HPSC — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
HPSC section breakdown
The HPSC mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q)
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General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q)
HPSC scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: HPSC penalises wrong answers (-0.66 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: HPSC (out of 400).
How HPSC is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
HPSC time strategy
With 180 questions in 240 minutes, you have about 80 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q)
- General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
HPSC topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of HPSC, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q)
- Geography — India · 8
- History — Freedom Struggle · 3
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
- Reading — Trade History · 3
- Reading — Vaccines · 3
- Polity — UPSC/PSCs · 2
- History — INC · 2
General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q)
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
- Reading — Trade History · 3
- Reading — Vaccines · 3
- Reading — Marine Biology · 3
- Reading — Neural Networks · 3
- Reading — Plate Tectonics · 3
- Algebra — Quadratics · 2
HPSC difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Haryana state civil services. Prelims + Mains + interview. GS + CSAT prelims. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's HPSC bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for HPSC
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- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what HPSC really tests
HPSC’s HCS Prelims follows the two-paper (GS + CSAT) model, but with a marking quirk: it uses 1/4 (0.25) negative marking, and CSAT is only qualifying at 33% while the General Studies paper alone decides the cut-off. Haryana-specific general knowledge is the highest-yield area, so the winning approach is GS depth plus enough CSAT to clear, handled with accuracy under the negative marking.
Preparation tips
- Focus GS for the cut-off; CSAT only needs 33% to qualify (but you must clear it).
- Study Haryana-specific GK heavily alongside national General Studies.
- Mind the 1/4 negative marking — accuracy matters.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Over-investing in CSAT beyond the qualifying mark at the expense of GS.
- Ignoring Haryana-specific content, a reliable source of marks.
HPSC study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Build the GS base from NCERTs and state-board textbooks
- Study Haryana history, geography, polity and economy (heavily weighted)
- Start daily current affairs with a Haryana and national focus
- Focus GS Paper for the cut-off; clear CSAT (qualifying at 33%)
- Solve HPSC HCS previous-year papers and take sectional tests
- Mind the 1/4 negative marking
- Practise descriptive answer-writing for the Mains papers
- Deepen Haryana-specific and GS content
- Prepare for the interview around your background and Haryana affairs
Where HPSC can take you
A strong HPSC result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Haryana Civil Services (HCS)
- HCS / DSP officer
- State government posts
- Public administration career
Best books & official prep for HPSC
- Haryana state-board textbooks + NCERTs — Various
- Haryana-specific GK — Various
- General Studies & current affairs manual — Various
- HPSC HCS previous-year papers — HPSC
Official practice: HPSC publishes the syllabus and notifications; Haryana-specific GK is the highest-yield area, and mind the 1/4 negative marking.
Previous-year papers: HPSC releases past papers — the closest guide to the real exam.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HPSC exam pattern?
- Haryana Public Service Commission contains 180 questions across 2 sections: General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q), General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 80 seconds per question).
- Does HPSC have negative marking?
- Yes — HPSC carries negative marking of -0.66 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is HPSC scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 400. HPSC (out of 400).
- How can I practise HPSC online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length HPSC mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of HPSC?
- HPSC is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Haryana state civil services. Prelims + Mains + interview. GS + CSAT prelims. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the HPSC exam?
- HPSC runs for 240 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in HPSC?
- HPSC is split into: General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q), General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Haryana state civil services. Prelims + Mains + interview. GS + CSAT prelims. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during HPSC?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the HPSC test adaptive?
- No — HPSC is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many HPSC mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct HPSC variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 9000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free HPSC test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge HPSC test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are HPSC previous year question–style papers included?
- Every HPSC mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 180-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free HPSC mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's HPSC mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the HPSC mock test on mobile?
- Yes. HPSC mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the HPSC syllabus?
- The HPSC syllabus maps to its 2 sections: General Studies Paper 1 (100 Q), General Studies Paper 2 — CSAT (80 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for HPSC?
- A degree from a recognised university; age is typically 21 to 42 (18–27 for DSP posts), with category relaxations. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic HPSC practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the HPSC exam and how should I prepare?
- Official HPSC exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free HPSC mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
- Who conducts HPSC and which state is it for?
- HPSC is conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) for recruitment to posts in the Haryana state government. The official exam is held in Hindi and English, and Wrexa Edge's HPSC mock test gives you free English-medium practice on the exact Haryana exam pattern with instant scoring.
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