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Overview :

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has officially released the detailed syllabus for the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the HPSC ADA recruitment can download the official syllabus PDF, exam pattern, and marking scheme from this page. This comprehensive guide covers subject-wise topics, preparation strategy, and important details for the HPSC ADA exam.

Exam Name	HPSC Assistant District Attorney Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
Post Name	Assistant District Attorney (ADA)
Total Vacancies	255 Posts
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper-Based)
Exam Type	Screening Test: Objective (MCQ); Subject Knowledge Test: Descriptive
Total Questions	Screening Test: 100
Total Marks	Screening Test: 100; Subject Knowledge Test: 150
Exam Duration	Screening Test: 2 Hours; Mains: 3 Hours
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 marks per wrong answer)
Selection Process	Screening Test (Qualifying) + Subject Knowledge Test + Interview
Exam Language	English/Hindi
Official Website	hpsc.gov.in

Download Syllabus PDF :

(Direct link available on hpsc.gov.in – check the latest announcement dated 12.05.2026).

Exam Pattern :

Stage 1: Screening Test (Objective MCQs – Qualifying)

Subject/Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Law (Civil & Criminal) + General Topics	100	100	2 Hours
Total	100	100	2 Hours

Important Points:

• Minimum 50% questions from Law subjects; remaining from General topics (including Haryana GK).
• Each question has 5 options; unattempted questions must mark the 5th option to avoid negative marking.
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer or improper unattempted marking.
• Qualifying marks: 25% (minimum).
• Marks not counted in final merit; shortlists 4 times the vacancies for next stage.

Stage 2: Subject Knowledge Test (Descriptive)

• Law (Civil & Criminal): 150 Marks, 3 Hours.
• Qualifying: Minimum 35%.
• Carries 87.5% weightage in final merit.

Stage 3: Interview – 12.5% weightage in final merit. Final merit based on Stage 2 + Stage 3.

Selection Process :

• Screening Test (Qualifying) + Subject Knowledge Test + Interview

Subject Wise Syllabus :

1. General Topics (Screening Test)

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

2. Civil Law

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

3. Criminal Law

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

Note: Stage 2 (Subject Knowledge Test) focuses deeply on Civil Law and Criminal Law (descriptive questions).

Important Topics for Exam :

• New Criminal Laws (BNS, BNSS, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam)
• Code of Civil Procedure and key Civil Acts
• Haryana-specific GK and Current Affairs
• Landmark Judgments and Recent Amendments
• Reasoning, Basic Numeracy & Data Interpretation

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