{"id":33789,"date":"2024-02-13T14:32:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T14:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/?p=33789"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T17:54:47","slug":"hpsc-hcs-answer-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/hpsc-hcs-answer-key\/","title":{"rendered":"HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 OUT &#8211; Download PDF, Response Sheet &amp; Objection Link"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)<\/strong> has released the <strong>HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026<\/strong>. Candidates who appeared for the HCS (Executive Branch) &amp; Allied Services Prelims examination held on <strong>26 April 2026<\/strong> can now check and download the provisional answer key from the official website <strong>hpsc.gov.in<\/strong>. This recruitment drive aims to fill 102 vacancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/find\/haryana-public-service-commission-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse Latest HPSC Jobs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-details\">Key Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Organization:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysarkarinaukri.com\/en\/hpsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post Name:<\/strong> HCS (Executive Branch) &amp; Allied Services Prelims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Vacancies:<\/strong> 102<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exam Date:<\/strong> 26 April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Answer Key Status:<\/strong> Released<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> 28 April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last Date for Objection:<\/strong> 30 April 2026 (5 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official Website:<\/strong> hpsc.gov.in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/regn.hpsc.gov.in\/hcs26\/site\/login\">Download HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 \/ Response Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-download\">How to Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these simple steps to download your answer key:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official website: <strong>hpsc.gov.in<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Answer Key<\/strong> or <strong>Recruitment<\/strong> section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026<\/strong> link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using your Mobile Number and Captcha (or Registration credentials)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your answer key with recorded responses (Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2) will appear on screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and save the PDF for future reference<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-calculate-score\">How to Calculate Score<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this formula to estimate your score:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Score = (Correct Answers \u00d7 Marks per Question) \u2013 (Wrong Answers \u00d7 Negative Marking)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marking Scheme for HCS Prelims Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correct Answer: <strong>1 mark<\/strong> (per question in both papers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrong Answer: <strong>-0.25 mark<\/strong> (negative marking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unattempted: <strong>0 marks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-objection-process\">Objection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you disagree with any answer in the provisional key, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your candidate portal on <strong>hpsc.gov.in<\/strong> \/ <strong>regn.hpsc.gov.in<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Objection \/ Challenge<\/strong> section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the question(s) you want to challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload supporting documents or references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the objection fee (<strong>\u20b9250 per objection<\/strong>, non-refundable in most cases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit before the deadline: <strong>30 April 2026 (5 PM)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Objections submitted after the deadline will NOT be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-dates\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exam Conducted:<\/strong> 26 April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provisional Answer Key Released:<\/strong> 28 April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last Date to Raise Objection:<\/strong> 30 April 2026 (5 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Answer Key (Expected):<\/strong> May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result Declaration (Expected):<\/strong> May 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-links\">Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download Answer Key 2026 \/ Response Sheet:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/regn.hpsc.gov.in\/hcs26\/site\/login\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raise Objection:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hpsc.gov.in\">Click Here (via Login)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download Admit Card:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/regn.hpsc.gov.in\/hcs26\/site\/login\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hpsc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hpsc.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join WhatsApp Channel:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VbBXKhkCsU9UG2tVla0X\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777398710877\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When was the HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 released?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It was released on 28 April 2026.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777398729013\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the last date to raise objections?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The last date is 30 April 2026 (5 PM).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777398738364\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much is the objection fee?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u20b9250 per objection (non-refundable in most cases).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777398748358\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Where can I download the answer key PDF?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">From the official website hpsc.gov.in or the direct login link provided.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777398756865\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the marking scheme for HPSC HCS Prelims?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Correct answers get 1 mark, wrong answers get -0.25 marks, and unattempted questions get 0 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026. 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