HPSC Assistant District Attorney Syllabus 2026: The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the updated Assistant District Attorney (ADA) syllabus for 2026. Candidates preparing for the HPSC ADA examination can download the detailed syllabus PDF from the official website hpsc.gov.in. The syllabus includes subject-wise topics (with at least 50% Law questions in Screening Test), exam pattern, and marking scheme.
Quick Overview: HPSC ADA Syllabus 2026
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant District Attorney (ADA) |
| Exam Name | HPSC ADA Examination 2026 |
| Syllabus Status | Released (Updated May 2026) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based for Screening) |
| Total Subjects | Multiple (Law + General Topics) |
| Total Questions | 100 (Screening Test) |
| Total Marks | 100 (Screening) + 150 (Subject Knowledge Test) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours (Screening) |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 2025/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 29 May 2026 |
| Screening Test Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
HPSC ADA Exam Pattern 2026
Stage 1: Screening Test (Objective MCQs)
| Subject/Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Topics (up to 50%) | - | - | 2 Hours |
| Law Subjects (Minimum 50%) | - | - | - |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Stage 2: Subject Knowledge Test – Descriptive (150 Marks, 3 Hours). Stage 3: Interview (Weightage: 12.5% in final merit).
Marking Scheme
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | -0.25 marks |
| Unattempted Question | 0 |
| Question Type | MCQ (Screening) / Descriptive (Stage 2) |
| Total Marks | 100 (Screening) |
HPSC ADA Syllabus 2026 – Subject-Wise Topics
1. 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-specific GK (often included)
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 and Customary Law
3. Criminal Law
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
How to Download HPSC ADA Syllabus 2026?
- Visit the official website: hpsc.gov.in
- Navigate to Notifications / Syllabus section
- Click on Assistant District Attorney 2026 Syllabus link
- Download the syllabus PDF
- Save it for preparation and future reference
Alternative Method: Check the syllabus in the official notification PDF under “Exam Pattern” or “Syllabus” section.
Preparation Strategy for ADA 2026
Step 1: Understand the Syllabus
- Read the complete syllabus thoroughly
- Identify important topics with higher weightage (especially Law)
- Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme
Step 2: Make a Study Plan
- Divide syllabus topic-wise and subject-wise
- Allocate more time to Law subjects
- Set daily, weekly, and monthly targets
Step 3: Collect Study Material
- Refer to standard Law books (e.g., CPC by Takwani, BNS/BNSS commentaries)
- Use NCERT for General Studies basics
- Download previous year question papers
- Join test series for regular practice
Step 4: Practice & Revision
- Solve previous year papers regularly
- Take mock tests and analyze performance
- Make short notes for quick revision
- Revise important sections and case laws daily
