HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 OUT – Download PDF, Response Sheet & Objection Link
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The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the HCS (Executive Branch) & Allied Services Prelims examination held on 26 April 2026 can now check and download the provisional answer key from the official website hpsc.gov.in. This recruitment drive aims to fill 102 vacancies.
Key Details
- Organization: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
- Post Name: HCS (Executive Branch) & Allied Services Prelims
- Total Vacancies: 102
- Exam Date: 26 April 2026
- Answer Key Status: Released
- Release Date: 28 April 2026
- Last Date for Objection: 30 April 2026 (5 PM)
- Official Website: hpsc.gov.in
Direct Link: Download HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 / Response Sheet
How to Download
Follow these simple steps to download your answer key:
- Visit the official website: hpsc.gov.in
- Go to the Answer Key or Recruitment section
- Click on the HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 link
- Log in using your Mobile Number and Captcha (or Registration credentials)
- Your answer key with recorded responses (Paper 1 & Paper 2) will appear on screen
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
How to Calculate Score
Use this formula to estimate your score:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) – (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking)
Marking Scheme for HCS Prelims Exam:
- Correct Answer: 1 mark (per question in both papers)
- Wrong Answer: -0.25 mark (negative marking)
- Unattempted: 0 marks
Note: For the most accurate and latest updates, always refer to the official HPSC website (hpsc.gov.in). Use the official key for final score calculation.
Objection Process
If you disagree with any answer in the provisional key, follow these steps:
- Log in to your candidate portal on hpsc.gov.in / regn.hpsc.gov.in
- Go to the Objection / Challenge section
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge
- Upload supporting documents or references
- Pay the objection fee (₹250 per objection, non-refundable in most cases)
- Submit before the deadline: 30 April 2026 (5 PM)
Important: Objections submitted after the deadline will NOT be considered.
Important Dates
- Exam Conducted: 26 April 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: 28 April 2026
- Last Date to Raise Objection: 30 April 2026 (5 PM)
- Final Answer Key (Expected): May 2026
- Result Declaration (Expected): May 2026
Important Links
- Download Answer Key 2026 / Response Sheet: Click Here
- Raise Objection: Click Here (via Login)
- Download Admit Card: Click Here
- Official Website: hpsc.gov.in
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
FAQs
It was released on 28 April 2026.
The last date is 30 April 2026 (5 PM).
₹250 per objection (non-refundable in most cases).
From the official website hpsc.gov.in or the direct login link provided.
Correct answers get 1 mark, wrong answers get -0.25 marks, and unattempted questions get 0 marks.
