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HARYANA PSC Paper II Syllabus

Haryana Civil Service (HCS) — Group A/B

6
Topics
42
Sub-topics
100
Questions

Paper II is one of 4 sections in the HARYANA PSC syllabus. It has 6 topics and 42 sub-topics, tested in HARYANA-PSC Mains Paper II (Haryana-specific — UNIQUE), with about 100 questions (200 marks). General Studies (Haryana-specific — UNIQUE to HARYANA-PSC).

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HARYANA PSC Paper II: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Haryana History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~5 marks

    Indus Valley, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal, Maratha, Sikh, British, Haryana State Formation 1 Nov 1966 (from Punjab), Freedom Struggle Contributions, Haryana State Formation, Per Official Notification

    • Haryana — Ancient Period (with Haryana connections)
    • Haryana — Medieval Period (Sultanate, Mughal, regional dynasties)
    • Haryana in 1857 Revolt and Early Freedom Movement
    • Haryana Freedom Struggle — Local movements and leaders
    • Haryana in National Movement (Gandhian Era, INA)
    • Haryana State Formation and Post-Independence Reorganization
    • Haryana — Important Personalities and Historical Figures
  2. 2

    Haryana Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~4 marks

    Location, Yamuna, Saraswati (mythical), Ghaggar, Markanda, Tangri, Climate, Soils, Haryana Districts, Per Official Notification

    • Haryana Location, Physical Features, Districts, Divisions
    • Haryana Rivers — Yamuna, Saraswati (mythical), Ghaggar, Markanda, Tangri
    • Haryana Climate, Monsoon, Natural Vegetation, Forest Cover
    • Haryana Soil Types, Agriculture, Major Crops
    • Haryana Industries, Mineral Resources, Power Resources
    • Haryana Water Resources, Irrigation, Major Projects
    • Haryana Wildlife, Sanctuaries, National Parks, Biodiversity
  3. 3

    Haryana Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~4 marks

    GSDP, Industries, Agriculture, State Budget, Schemes, Per Official Notification

    • Haryana State Economy — GSDP, Per Capita Income, Sectoral Composition
    • Haryana Agriculture — Major Crops, Irrigation, Marketing
    • Haryana Industries — Major Industrial Sectors, MSME
    • Haryana Tourism — Major Destinations, Cultural Tourism
    • Haryana State Budget, Fiscal Position, Tax Revenue
    • Haryana Government Schemes — Recent Welfare Initiatives
    • Haryana Economic Reforms, Future Plans, Investment
  4. 4

    Haryana Polity & Administration (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~4 marks

    Chandigarh (shared with Punjab) (Capital), Governor, CM, Legislature, Per Official Notification

    • Haryana State Formation History
    • Haryana — Capital (Chandigarh (shared with Punjab)), Major Cities, Districts
    • Haryana Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers
    • Haryana Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council (if applicable)
    • Haryana High Court and District Administration
    • Haryana Panchayati Raj (3-Tier), Urban Local Bodies
    • Haryana State Election Commission, Lok Ayukta, Administration
  5. 5

    Haryana Culture & Heritage (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~4 marks

    Languages, Festivals, Cuisine, Tribes (Jat (dominant), Bishnoi, Ahir, Gujjar, Saini, Ror), Per Official Notification

    • Haryana Languages, Literature, and Dialects
    • Haryana Festivals — Teej, Gugga Naumi, Lohri, Baisakhi, Gopal Mohtsav (cow festival), Haryana Day (1 Nov)
    • Haryana Cuisine — Bajra Roti, Kadhi, Kachri ki Sabzi, Besan Masala Roti, Churma, Lassi, Bathua Raita
    • Haryana Tribal Communities — Jat (dominant), Bishnoi, Ahir, Gujjar, Saini, Ror
    • Haryana Folk Dances, Music, and Performing Arts
    • Haryana Handicrafts, Handlooms, and Arts
    • Haryana Architecture, Religious Sites, and UNESCO Sites (if any)
  6. 6

    Haryana General Knowledge & Landmarks (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE)

    ~3 marks

    Kurukshetra (Mahabharata), Panipat (Three Battles), Thanesar, Jyotisar, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Faridabad, Maruti Suzuki, Important Personalities, Per Official Notification

    • Haryana Major Landmarks — Kurukshetra (Mahabharata), Panipat (Three Battles), Thanesar, Jyotisar, Bhakra Nangal Dam, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Faridabad, Maruti Suzuki
    • Haryana Important Personalities — Historical and Contemporary
    • Haryana Government Initiatives, Digital Programs, Smart Cities
    • Haryana Education and Universities, Research Institutions
    • Haryana Health Infrastructure, Major Hospitals, AIIMS (if any)
    • Haryana Sports, Cultural Events, Film Industry (if any)
    • Haryana Recent Current Affairs and Government Schemes

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the HARYANA PSC Paper II syllabus?

Paper II for HARYANA PSC has 6 topics: Haryana History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), Haryana Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), Haryana Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), Haryana Polity & Administration (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), Haryana Culture & Heritage (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) and Haryana General Knowledge & Landmarks (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE), with 42 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Paper II in HARYANA PSC?

About 100 questions (200 marks) in HARYANA-PSC Mains Paper II (Haryana-specific — UNIQUE). Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Paper II topics matter most for HARYANA PSC?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Haryana History (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (~5 marks), Haryana Geography (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (~4 marks), Haryana Economy (PSC Paper-II, UNIQUE) (~4 marks).

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