HPPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026 Out – Download Provisional Key, Objections till 5 Oct

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Assistant Professor (College Cadre) recruitment examination 2026. Candidates who appeared in the screening test held on 28 and 29 September 2026 can now download the subject-wise answer keys from the commission’s official website and check their responses. 📋

If you find any discrepancy in the published answers, you can raise objections online between 1 October and 5 October 2026. Check the vacancy overview, key dates, eligibility and download steps below. ✅

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Important Dates
• Application Fee
• How to Download the Answer Key
• How to Raise Objections
• Selection Process
• Important Links

Overview

HPPSC has published the provisional answer key for the Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) examination. The recruitment covers 369 posts across 23 subjects in the Higher Education Department of Himachal Pradesh. The screening test was conducted on 28 and 29 September 2026, and the provisional key was released on 30 September 2026. Selected candidates will receive fixed job-trainee emoluments of ₹35,000 per month.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for 369 Assistant Professor posts spread across the following subjects:

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject. Candidates from SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD categories need 50% marks. Candidates must be UGC NET / CSIR NET or SLET/SET qualified. Ph.D. holders are exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to UGC rules.
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 45 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit applies for reserved categories as per government rules.

Important Dates

Application Fee

How to Download the Answer Key

1. Visit the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
2. Look for the “Answer Key” section on the homepage or the latest announcements panel.
3. Click on the link for “Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Answer Key 2026”.
4. Select your subject’s answer key PDF from the list and download it.
5. Compare the published answers with your recorded responses to estimate your score.

How to Raise Objections

1. Open the official HPPSC portal and log in to your candidate account.
2. Open the objection link for the Assistant Professor answer key.
3. Select the question(s) you wish to challenge and submit supporting evidence or references.
4. Pay the objection fee, if applicable, and submit before 5 October 2026.
5. Save the acknowledgment for future reference.

Note: The objection fee per question has not been specified in the announcement — treat it as to be announced and check the official notice before submitting.

Selection Process

1. Application Scrutiny — qualifying
2. Screening Test (Paper-I) — 100 marks (General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh 30, National & International Affairs 30, Hindi 20, English 20)
3. Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II) — 120 marks
4. Document Verification — qualifying
5. Personality Test / Interview — 30 marks
6. Final Merit List — 150 marks (Subject Aptitude Test + Interview)

Important Links

• Download Answer Key (Official HPPSC Website)
• Official Website