HSSC and HPSC Ordered to Align Calendars with UPSC to End Exam Date Clashes

In a landmark administrative decision that brings massive relief to tens of thousands of government job aspirants across the state, the Government of Haryana has officially instructed recruitment bodies to synchronize their examination timetables with the central calendar to permanently end scheduling conflicts. Following the release of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) annual examination calendar for 2027, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued formal directives on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, mandating both the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) to align their testing dates to prevent overlaps. The coordinated policy guarantees that candidates preparing simultaneously for prestigious central positions and competitive state administrative or technical recruitments will no longer be forced to sacrifice one opportunity due to identical examination dates.Chief Secretary Mandates District Support and Inter-Commission SynchronizationThe state administrative machinery has been ordered to build a robust logistical framework supporting both central and state competitive tests:Directives to HPSC and HSSC: Both state commissions have received strict instructions to formally review the UPSC 2027 examination timetable before finalizing their own recruitment screening dates, ensuring seamless scheduling across all gazetted and non-gazetted recruitment cycles.Administrative Orders to Deputy Commissioners: Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi instructed all District Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across Haryana to establish foolproof administrative arrangements and logistical support at designated test centers hosting UPSC examinations throughout 2027.Inter-Agency Coordination: District administrations must coordinate proactively with UPSC observers, invigilation panels, and local law enforcement authorities to maintain absolute test security, integrity, and smooth public transit during major examination days.UPSC 2027 Calendar Highlights: Civil Services Prelims Slated for May 23The central recruitment calendar sets crucial benchmarks for nationwide civil and defense service aspirants:Civil Services & Forest Service Prelims: The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2027—which also serves as the preliminary screening for the Indian Forest Service (IFS)—will be conducted on May 23, 2027. The official notification will go live on January 13, 2027, with the application submission window closing on February 2, 2027.Engineering and Geologist Examinations: The Engineering Services Preliminary Examination 2027 is scheduled for January 31, 2027, with the Mains following on June 18, 2027. The Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination will take place on January 10, 2027, followed by a two-day Mains window beginning June 19, 2027.IES, ISS, and Medical Services: The combined Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) tests are set for a three-day schedule starting June 18, 2027, while the Combined Medical Services (CMS) examination is scheduled for July 18, 2027.Defense and Security Forces Timetable: NDA, CDS, CAPF, and IFS Mains SchedulesDefense and paramilitary recruitment schedules have also been systematically mapped out across the year:NDA and CDS Phases: The National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) exams, along with the first phase of the Combined Defence Services (CDS I) Examination, will be held on April 11, 2027, while the second phase (NDA & CDS II) is scheduled for September 19, 2027.CAPF Assistant Commandant: The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF AC) recruitment examination has been slated for July 4, 2027.Seven-Day Indian Forest Service Mains: Concluding the major recruitment cycle towards year-end, the comprehensive Indian Forest Service Main Examination will begin on November 21, 2027, spanning seven full days of intensive evaluations.