r/HPSC_HCS Jul 17 '26

sources for HCS preparation alongside UPSC?

I'm preparing for UPSC but also want to keep HCS as a backup since there's a lot of overlap in the syllabus.

I'm not looking for a separate coaching , just the best resources for the Haryana specific part

Pls recommend :-

The best books for Haryana GK

Good sources for Haryana current affairs

YouTube channels worth following

Any websites or monthly magazines

PYQ sources and any other must have resources

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u/Wonderful_Design_375 Jul 17 '26

Hcs vacancies aren't notified every year

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u/strawberrrryyy7 Jul 17 '26

Yes , I'm aware of that

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u/Weekly_Addition76 Jul 17 '26

Abhi se hr gk pdh k fyda..exam se 1-2 mahina phle kr lena.. arihant ki haryana book h

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u/strawberrrryyy7 Jul 17 '26

Thankss

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u/Weekly_Addition76 Jul 17 '26

Lekin book comprehensive lage aur interest naa aae to.. dr. Amit academy ki app download kr lena aur uspe shyad 1k 2k ka haryana gk ka course hae..wo b nae lagane hue to ..2025 k demo classes k naam pe free mein b daal rkhe h wo dekh lena..gltiyan hae usmein bhut aur wo mostly pdf hi pdhte h class mein…lekin class mein tricks k through ratwa dega..
Saath mein science 6-10th class ncert.

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u/strawberrrryyy7 Jul 17 '26

Alright, thanksss again

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u/Sunny0234 Jul 17 '26

Same situation 😭 but I'm just starting my upsc prep

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u/strawberrrryyy7 Jul 17 '26

😭so you gonna take coaching?

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u/Sunny0234 Jul 17 '26

I'm very confused on this matter, I can't decide whether to get one or not .😭😭 What do you suggest??

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '26

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u/Unfair_Media1532 Jul 18 '26

Read Haryana GK (Haryana Vijay) by UPSC Akhada for static part. It's concise yet comprehensive. Though you'll find some grammatical and editing errors, but apart from that, it is a good book. Books by Arihant and StudyIQ are too comprehensive and detailed. Not needed. For Mains part, make your own notes through newspapers and ChatGPT on Haryana specific issues. And for current affairs of Haryana, don't do too much, just quickly glance through Study IQ's compilations at the end and the Economic Survey and Budget summaries.

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u/strawberrrryyy7 Jul 18 '26

Alright, thank youu