Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Paper-I Screening Test of Assistant Professor (Public Administration), College Cadre, on 17 September 2026, under Notification No. 15-14/2026-PSC. The screening test for 14 vacancies was conducted on 16 September 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Candidates can now cross-check their responses and raise objections within the specified window. Here is the complete, verified breakdown of the answer key details and objection process.
HPPSC Assistant Professor (Public Administration) Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Public Administration), College Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Notification Number | 15-14/2026-PSC |
| Exam Date | 16 September 2026 (11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) |
| Answer Key Release Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Objection Window | 18 to 22 September 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 100 per question (non-refundable) |
About This Answer Key
This provisional answer key belongs specifically to Paper-I, the Screening Test, which is a qualifying-only paper conducted for one hour and does not count towards the final merit. HPPSC’s Assistant Professor recruitment for various subjects, including Public Administration, follows a two-paper pattern, and this answer key relates only to the objective screening stage, not the subject-specific descriptive paper conducted separately.
HPPSC Assistant Professor Selection Process
| Stage | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: Screening Test | Objective MCQ, 1 hour, qualifying only | 100 |
| Paper-II: Subject Aptitude Test | Descriptive, 3 hours, subject-specific | 120 |
| Personality Test | Interview | 30 |
| Final Merit | Paper-II + Personality Test | 150 |
Paper-I Screening Test Section-Wise Marks
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 |
| National and International Affairs | 30 |
| Hindi | 20 |
| English | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper-I carries a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer, and being only a qualifying paper, marks scored here are not added to the final merit list. Candidates must clear Paper-I to have their Paper-II descriptive answer sheets evaluated, with the final merit prepared from Paper-II and Personality Test marks alone.
How to Raise Objections Against HPPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026
- Visit the applicant portal at hppsconline.hp.gov.in and log in with your registered credentials.
- Navigate to the objection section for the Assistant Professor (Public Administration) Screening Test answer key.
- Select the specific question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Pay the objection fee of Rs. 100 per question, which is non-refundable.
- Upload supporting documentary evidence in PDF format for each contested question.
- Submit your objection within the window of 18 to 22 September 2026.
Important Links for HPPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Provisional Answer Key PDF | Click Here |
| Applicant Portal to Raise Objection | Click Here |
| HPPSC Official Website | Click Here |
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes
Once the objection window closes on 22 September 2026, HPPSC will review all objections submitted along with their supporting evidence and publish a final answer key for Paper-I. Candidates who qualify Paper-I based on the final answer key will then have their Paper-II descriptive answer sheets evaluated, and those who clear the qualifying threshold in Paper-II will be called for the Personality Test, which together determine the final merit list.
About HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
This recruitment was conducted by HPPSC to fill Assistant Professor posts across multiple subjects under the College Cadre in Himachal Pradesh, with Public Administration being one of the subjects carrying 14 vacancies within this broader multi-subject drive. Each subject under this recruitment follows its own exam schedule and its own subject-specific Paper-II, while sharing a common Paper-I screening test structure across candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions on HPPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026
When was the HPPSC Assistant Professor (Public Administration) answer key released?
The answer key was released on 17 September 2026.
When was the Paper-I Screening Test conducted?
The screening test was conducted on 16 September 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
What is the last date to raise objections?
Objections can be raised until 22 September 2026.
Is there a fee for raising an objection?
Yes, a non-refundable fee of Rs. 100 is charged per question challenged.
How many vacancies are there for Assistant Professor in Public Administration?
There are 14 vacancies for this subject under the College Cadre.
Does Paper-I count towards the final merit?
No, Paper-I is only a qualifying paper. Final merit is based on Paper-II and the Personality Test.
Is there negative marking in Paper-I?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer in Paper-I.
Where can I download the provisional answer key?
The answer key can be downloaded from the official HPPSC website using the direct link in the Important Links table above.
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