Haryana ADA Exam 2026 on 5th July: Syllabus & Prep Tips

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18-Jun-2026 | Drishti The Vision

Key Exam Details
Screening Test Syllabus
Selection Process Overview
Tips to Crack the Screening Test
Conclusion

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is conducting the Screening Test for the post of Assistant District Attorney (ADA), Group B, on 5th July 2026 (Sunday), under Advertisement No. 18 of 2025. With 255 vacancies in the Prosecution Department, Haryana, this recruitment cycle has drawn fresh attention after HPSC reopened the registration window for candidates who missed the original deadline.

Candidates who clear the Screening Test — by securing at least the qualifying cut-off — will be shortlisted at 10 times the number of advertised posts for the Mains Examination, expected in August 2026.

Key Exam Details

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
Post Name	Assistant District Attorney (ADA) – Group B
Advertisement Number	No. 18 of 2025 (dated 08.08.2025)
Department	Prosecution Department, Haryana
Total Vacancies	255 Posts
Registration Reopened	25 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 (5:00 PM)
Screening Test Date	5 July 2026 (Sunday)
Mains Expected Date	9 August 2026
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-Based MCQs)
Duration	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Total Questions/Marks	100 Questions / 100 Marks
Qualifying Cut-off	25% Marks
Candidates Called for Mains	10 times advertised posts
Official Website	hpsc.gov.in

Screening Test Syllabus

General Topics:

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

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

Selection Process Overview

The Screening Test is only the first filter. Candidates clearing the qualifying cut-off of 25% will move to the Mains stage, expected around 9 August 2026, followed by an interview/personality test for final merit.

Tips to Crack the Screening Test

Prioritise the three criminal/evidence law statutes (BNS, BNSS, BSA) — they appear across both general and law sections.
Revise civil law fundamentals (CPC, Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act) through bare-act reading rather than secondary notes.
Dedicate fixed daily time to Haryana-specific GK, as it carries unique weightage not found in pan-India exams.
Practice OMR-based mock tests to build speed for 100 questions in 120 minutes.
Don't neglect numeracy and reasoning — a Class X-level base is enough, but consistent practice avoids silly errors.
Track current affairs from the past 6–8 months, focusing on national and Haryana-specific developments.
Attempt previous years' HPSC and similar state ADA/judicial papers to understand question framing.

Conclusion

With the Screening Test set for 5th July 2026, candidates have a short but workable runway to consolidate their preparation. Strong command over BNS, BNSS, and BSA, paired with steady revision of Haryana GK and general studies, will be key to clearing the 25% cut-off and securing a place among the top contenders for the Mains stage.