Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the provisional answer key on 21 September 2026 for the Screening Test, Paper-I, of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) recruitment in the Geography discipline, issued under Notice 15-21/2026-PSC (Corrigendum). The screening test was conducted on 18 September 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
HPPSC Assistant Professor Provisional Answer Key 2026: Overview
HPPSC has been releasing separate provisional answer keys for different disciplines under its ongoing Assistant Professor (College Cadre) recruitment drive. This particular release is specific to the Geography discipline and is a revised answer key issued as a corrigendum, so candidates should refer to this updated version rather than any earlier Geography answer key that may have circulated for this same screening test.
Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) |
| Discipline | Geography |
| Notice Number | 15-21/2026-PSC (Corrigendum) |
| Exam/Test | Paper-I, Screening Test |
| Exam Date and Time | 18 September 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Answer Key Released On | 21 September 2026 |
Objection Window
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Objection Period | 22 to 26 September 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 100 per objected question (non-refundable) |
The provisional answer key has been released in four series, A, B, C, and D, each carrying 50 questions. Candidates who wish to raise an objection must upload an authentic document or reference in PDF format supporting their claim, along with the prescribed non-refundable fee, within the objection window.
How to Raise an Objection
Candidates must log in to the HPPSC online applicant portal, locate the objection facility for the Geography Paper-I answer key, select the specific question and series being challenged, upload a supporting authentic document or reference in PDF format, pay the non-refundable fee of Rs. 100 per objected question, and submit the objection before 26 September 2026.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Provisional Answer Key (Revised, Geography Paper-I) | Click Here |
| HPPSC Online Applicant Portal (For Objections) | Click Here |
| HPPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When was the HPPSC Assistant Professor Geography Provisional Answer Key 2026 released?
The revised provisional answer key was released on 21 September 2026.
2. When was the Paper-I screening test conducted?
The screening test was conducted on 18 September 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
3. What is the last date to raise an objection?
The objection window is open from 22 to 26 September 2026.
4. What is the objection fee?
The objection fee is Rs. 100 per objected question, and it is non-refundable.
5. How many answer key series have been released?
Four series have been released, A, B, C, and D, each containing 50 questions.
6. What document is required to raise an objection?
Candidates must upload an authentic document or reference in PDF format supporting their objection claim.
7. Is this the same as answer keys for other disciplines under this recruitment?
No, this answer key is specific to the Geography discipline. HPPSC has released separate answer keys for other disciplines under this Assistant Professor recruitment drive on different occasions.
8. Why is this called a “revised” answer key?
This is a revised answer key issued as a corrigendum under Notice 15-21/2026-PSC, superseding any earlier version for the same Geography Paper-I screening test.
9. Is this the final answer key?
No, this is a provisional answer key subject to objections. The final answer key will be released after all objections are reviewed.
10. Where can candidates raise their objections?
Candidates can raise objections through the official HPPSC online applicant registration portal.
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