Public service committees, both at the Union level and at the state level, are among the most important public institutions with a long tradition of good service. The establishment of this institution has its roots in the history of Indian nationalism and the persistent demand by the leaders of the liberal movement for the gradual Indianization of the civil service under the British Raj. . The Montagu-Chelmsford report accepted in principle the request for the Indianization of high-ranking public authorities and accordingly a provision to this effect was introduced in the Government of India Act 1919. The Royal Commission on Advanced Civil Service in India under the chairmanship of Lord Lee, in its 1924 report, recommended the establishment of a Public Affairs Commission of India. The Indian Public Affairs Commission was established on 1 October 1926 under the chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker.
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HPSC HCS Exam Highlights
| Exam Name | Haryana Civil Services - HCS |
| Exam Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission |
| Level of the Exam | State-level - Haryana |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Stages | Prelims + Mains + Interview / Personality Test |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Helpdesk | 0172 – 2560755 |
| Official website | http://hpsc.gov.in/en-us/ |
The first commission at the provincial level was the Madras Service Commission established in 1930 by the act of 1929 by the Madras legislature. The Government of India Act 1935 provided for the establishment of a civil service commission for each province. As a result, under the 1935 law, seven public affairs commissions were established in 1937 for the provinces of Assam (in Shillong), Bengal (in Calcutta), Bombay and Sindh (in Bombay), the central provinces, Bihar and Orissa (in Ranchi), in Madras. (in Madras), in Punjab and in the northwest (in Lahore) and in the united provinces (in Allahabad). All state civil service commissions, including the successor committees of the former provincial civil service commissions, were established following the reorganization of the post-independence states. The state of Haryana came into existence under the provisions of the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966 (No. 31, 1966), which came into effect on 1 November 1966, when the Civil Service Commission of 'Haryana also just saw daylight.
The following members have been appointed to the Haryana Civil Service Commission under subsection (2) of Article 85 of the Punjab Reorganization Act 1966, by the President of India. / 66-SR (S), November 30, 1966: -
- Sh. Darbari Lal Gupta
- Sh. Dalbir Singh
- Sh. Bhim Singh, IAS. (Retd.)
- Sh. Darbari Lal Gupta, member, was appointed interim president effective 11 November 2016 and president effective 12 December 66.
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In the table given below, we have listed the various Public Service Commissions along with their details for the exam year 2020-2021 and also for 2018-19 where the exam process is still underway.
| Public Service Commission (PSC) | |||
| PSC | PSC Exam | PSC Syllabus | PSC Eligibility |
| Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) | KAS Exam | KAS Syllabus | KAS Eligibility |
| Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) | Kerala KAS Exam | Kerala KAS Syllabus | Kerala KAS Eligibility |
| Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) | PCS Exam | PCS Syllabus | PCS Eligibility |
| Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) | RAS Exam | RAS Syllabus | RAS Eligibility |
| Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) | MPSC Exam | MPSC Syllabus | MPSC Eligibility |
| Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) | Group 1 Exam | Group 1 Syllabus | Group 1 Eligibility |
| Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) | Group 1 Exam | Group 1 Syllabus | Group 1 Eligibility |
| Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) | BPSC Exam | BPSC Syllabus | BPSC Eligibility |
| Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) | GPSC Exam | GPSC Syllabus | GPSC Eligibility |
| Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) | MPPSC Exam | MPPSC Syllabus | MPPSC Eligibility |
| West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) | WBPSC Exam | WBCS Syllabus | WBCS Eligibility |
| Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) | JPSC Exam | JPSC Syllabus | JPSC Eligibility |
In India, the Public Service Commissions (PSC) are obliged by the Constitution (Articles 315–323) to assist state governments with recruitment, transfers, and disciplinary proceedings.
Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds the famed IAS Exam. For the 20-odd Group A and Group B services, the IAS Exam is the common admission point.
Similarly, the State Public Service Commissions hold recruiting tests that serve as a stepping stone to desirable positions in the state government.
Aspirants will discover comprehensive information about PSC Exams in India in this post. Every Public Service Commission has its own website, test schedule, eligibility requirements, and other information.
Calendar of PSC Exams
The State Civil Services Examinations are conducted by different states in different names.
Highlight on some of the State Public Service Commission Exams for the year 2020-21 is given below. Also, the status of the examination amid the Coronavirus Outbreak is mentioned:
| PSC Exams 2020-2021 | |||
| PSC Exam Name | Conducting Body | Important Dates | Change in Dates due to Covid-19 |
| Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS) | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) | KAS Prelims: 24th August 2020 (KPSC KAS 2017-18)KAS Mains: 13th – 16th February 2021For further details, check- https://kpsc.kar.nic.in/ | Earlier KAS Prelims Date – 17th May 2020 |
| Kerala Administrative Services (KAS) | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) | PSC KAS Prelims 2019: 22nd February 2020PSC KAS Mains: 20th – 21st November 2020For further details, check- https://keralapsc.gov.in/ | Kerala PSC Prelims Result was postponed.Delay in Kerala PSC 2020 notification |
| Provincial Civil Services (PCS) | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) | PCS Prelims (2021): 13th June 2021PCS Mains (2021): 3rd October 2021 onwardsPCS Interview (2020): 1st April 2021 onwardsFor further details, check-https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ | Earlier PCS Prelims Date – 21st June 2020Earlier PCS Mains Date – 15th October 2020 onward |
| Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) | RAS Prelims 2020-21: September 2021 (Tentative)RAS Mains 2020-21: December 2021 (Tentative)RAS Interview (2018): 22nd March 2021 – 7th May 2021For further details, check-https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/ | The RAS Notifications 2019 and 2020 are postponed |
| MPSC State Services Examination | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) | MPSC Prelims 2020: 21st March 2021MPSC Mains 2020: To be announced | MPSC Prelims was postponed four times.Earlier MPSC Mains 2020 Date – 7th July 2020 onward |
| TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group-I Services) | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) | TNPSC 2020 group 1 Prelims: 3rd January 2021TNPSC 2020 Group 1 Mains: To be announcedFor Further Details, check- https://tnpsc.gov.in/ | Earlier, TNPSC Group 1 Prelims 2020 was scheduled on 5th April. |
| APPSC Group-I Services | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) | APPSC Group 1 Prelims (2019): 26th May 2019APPSC Group 1 Mains (2019): 14th December – 20th December 2020For Further Details, Check-https://psc.ap.gov.in/ | APPSC Group 1 Notification 2020 postponedEarlier APPSC Group 1 Mains 2020 – 4th February 2020 onward |
| BPSC Combined Competitive Exam | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) | 66th BPSC CCE Prelims: 27th December 202065th BPSC CCE Prelims: 15th October 201965th BPSC CCE Mains: 25th – 28th November 2020For Further Details, Check-https://bpsc.bih.nic.in/ | Earlier date of BPSC 65th CCE Mains – 4th August 2020 onward |
| Gujarat Administrative Service (Class-1) | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) | GPSC 2020 Prelims: 21st March 2021For Further Details, Check-https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in/ | – |
| MPPSC State Service Exam | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) | MPPSC Prelims 2020: 11th April 2021MPPSC Mains 2019: 21st March 2021 onwardsFor Further Details, Check-https://mppsc.nic.in/ | MPPSC Exams for 2020 were postponed. |
| West Bengal Civil Service Exam/ West Bengal Civil Service (EXE.) etc. Exam | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) | WBPSC Prelims 2021: 7th February 2021 [Postponed]WBPSC Prelims 2020: 9th February 2020WBPSC Mains 2020: 24th-28th April 2020WBPSC Prelims 2019: 9th February 2019 WBPSC Mains 2019: 25th-28th August 2019For Further Details, Check-https://pscwbonline.nic.in/ | WBCS Prelims 2020 postponed |
| Combined Civil Services | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) | JPSC 2017-18 Prelims: 2nd May 2021JPSC 2017-18 Mains: September 2021For Further Details, Check-https://gpsc.gov.in/Calendar awaited | Delay of Official Notification for JPSC 7,8,9 |
PSC Online – From Application to Preparation
The days of applicants relying solely on physical coaching centres and written study materials are long gone. Not only are Public Service Commissions modifying their application processes due to the internet, but applicants are increasingly adopting online preparation materials. The state PSCs have put the registration and application procedure online, following the lead of the Union Public Service Commission. In addition, instead of being sent by mail, admission cards are distributed online.
In the articles linked above, candidates can find:
- PSC exam dates and calendar 2020-21
- Information about the various public service committees, including the official website and contact information
- PSC's latest notice for state civil service exams (candidates can download the PDF file for quick reference)
- Detailed eligibility criteria: nationality, Age limit, number of attempts, educational qualifications, physical fitness
- positions, services and salary list (salary scale)
- updated and detailed 2020 PSC exam model and courses (in addition, candidates can download the syllabus PDF)
- preparation strategies and pre One-year issue paper
- research materials, including daily current affairs of Hinduism, PIB, RSTV, Yojana, comprehensive analysis news, etc.
- List of the best books for UPSC and PCS exam preparation (including PDF and NCERT notes)
- PSC online application process (login, registration and application fees)
PSC v/s UPSC
The IAS exam conducted by UPSC is considered by many to be the most difficult exam in India. UPSC's comprehensive program and the large number of aspirants competing for 900-1000 vacancies make it a very difficult thing to decipher. Adding to the burden on applicants, the three-step process takes almost a year.
PSC exams are not that different. They are also very competitive and their program and model is quite similar to UPSC. However, applicants from the respective state can enjoy the benefits of booking. Candidates should carefully review the PSC's recruitment notice to verify all details.
In the case of the PSC, most state governments have been very lax in ensuring that the Public Service Commission conducts regular reviews. In fact, it is not uncommon to see a number of PSCs that have sparked new controversy over delays, corruption, autocracy and fraud.
There is often an unfortunate time lag between the publication of the PSC's online registration notice and the actual exam date. With most exams subject to strict age restrictions, delay will put the careers of many young minds at risk. In this regard, the simultaneous preparation of PSCs and other UPSCs will be of great help.
In terms of preparation, candidates should keep these 10 things in mind:
- Understand the syllabus and exam model
- Importance of current affairs
- Prepare state-specific topics and sections for PSC
- Start with NCERTs and Polity State Council books by Laxmikanth, History of Bipin Chandra, etc. are much more valuable resources than general compilations for the static sections of the program
- The Habit of Reading and Taking Journal Notes (The Hindu / The Indian Express)
- Make a timesheet with zero time space suitable for study (and relax) and stick to it flawlessly.
- Practice of MCQs and practice of writing answers
- Examine questions from previous years
- Ignore opponents
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