HPSC Haryana ADA Syllabus 2026: Revised Exam Pattern & Screening Test (21 June)

The Haryana ADA Syllabus 2026 has been officially revised by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) following directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The updated syllabus mandates that a minimum of 50% of questions in the Screening Test (Stage 1) be drawn from Law subjects (Civil & Criminal Law), alongside General Studies. The exam is scheduled for 21 June 2026. This guide provides the complete revised syllabus, detailed exam pattern, selection process, and preparation tips for the HPSC Assistant District Attorney (Group-B) recruitment.

Haryana ADA Syllabus 2026 Overview

Stage 1: Screening Test Syllabus

Section A: General Topics (Up to 50% Questions)

• General Science
• Current Events of National and International Importance
• History of India
• Indian and World Geography
• Indian Culture, Indian Polity and Indian Economy
• General Mental Ability (Reasoning and Analytical Abilities)
• Basic Numeracy (Class X level) and Data Interpretation
• Haryana GK (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture)

Section B: Law Topics (Minimum 50% Questions)

Civil Law:

• Code of Civil Procedure
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Indian Contract Act
• Indian Partnership Act
• Sale of Goods Act
• Hindu Law
• Mohammadan Law and Customary Law

Criminal Law:

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Stage 2: Subject Knowledge Test Syllabus

1. Civil Law

• Code of Civil Procedure
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Indian Contract Act
• Indian Partnership Act
• Sale of Goods Act
• Hindu Law
• Mohammadan Law and Customary Law

2. Criminal Law

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Haryana ADA Exam Pattern 2026

Stage 1: Screening Test (Objective)

Stage 2: Subject Knowledge Test (Descriptive)

Stage 3: Interview

Weightage: 12.5% in final merit. Final merit is prepared from Stage 2 + Stage 3 marks only.

Selection Process

The selection process for Haryana ADA 2026 consists of three stages:

1. Screening Test: Objective MCQs (100 marks, 2 hours) – qualifying in nature with 25% cut-off. Shortlisting for Stage 2 is 10 times the vacancies.
2. Subject Knowledge Test: Descriptive exam (150 marks, 3 hours) covering Civil and Criminal Law. This carries 87.5% weightage in final merit.
3. Interview: Carries 12.5% weightage. Final merit is based on combined scores of Stage 2 and Stage 3.

Preparation Tips

• Focus on the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023) as they are key for both Screening and Subject Knowledge Test.
• For Screening, balance General Studies (especially Haryana GK) with Law. Aim to attempt all law questions since they carry mandatory 50% weightage.
• Practice OMR-based mock tests to get used to negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
• For the descriptive test, write concise answers with legal provisions and case laws. Time management is crucial – 3 hours for 150 marks.
• Stay updated with current events, especially legal developments and judgments.