There have been some changes in the exam pattern and syllabus as mentioned in the HPSC (Haryana Public Service Commission) Exam notification. Let's take a detailed look at these changes:

Exam Pattern Changes:

1. Preliminary Examination:
- The preliminary examination will consist of two papers - Paper I and Paper II.
- Paper I will be common for all candidates and will consist of questions related to General Studies.
- Paper II will be specific to the optional subject chosen by the candidate.
- Each paper will be of 100 marks and the duration for each paper will be 2 hours.
- There will be negative marking for incorrect answers.

2. Main Examination:
- The main examination will consist of five compulsory papers and two optional papers.
- The compulsory papers include General English, Hindi, General Studies, and two papers on the subject of the optional subject chosen by the candidate.
- Each compulsory paper will be of 100 marks and the optional papers will be of 200 marks each.
- The duration for each compulsory paper will be 3 hours and for optional papers, it will be 4 hours.
- The optional papers can be chosen from a list of subjects provided by the HPSC.

Syllabus Changes:

1. Preliminary Examination:
- The syllabus for the preliminary examination remains similar to the previous year with topics such as General Science, Current events of national and international importance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian Polity and Economy, Geography of India, etc.

2. Main Examination:
- The syllabus for the main examination has been revised and updated.
- The compulsory papers will cover topics such as General English, Hindi, General Studies including Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of Haryana, Indian Polity, Economy, and Governance, etc.
- The optional papers will cover topics specific to the chosen subject.

Overall, while the basic structure of the HPSC exam pattern remains the same, there have been some changes in terms of the number of papers, duration, and the inclusion of specific topics in the syllabus. It is advisable for candidates to thoroughly go through the updated exam pattern and syllabus provided in the official notification to prepare effectively for the HPSC examination.