The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the provisional answer key (Paper-I) for the recruitment screening test for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) — Zoology, Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. The screening test was held on 25 September 2026 (11:00 AM–12:00 Noon), and the provisional key has been uploaded under Notice No. 15-10/2026-PSC dated 26 September 2026. Candidates can now download the key, compare their recorded responses, and estimate their probable score. Candidates who disagree with any answer can raise objections online only, from 27 September to 1 October 2026, by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹100 per question along with an authentic supporting document in PDF format.

Quick Overview

How to Download Answer Key

1. Visit the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in and open the notices/answer key section (the key is also accessible after logging in at hppsconline.hp.gov.in).
2. Download the provisional answer key PDF (Paper-I) for Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Zoology.
3. Match your recorded responses with the official key and estimate your probable score.
4. If you disagree with any answer, file the objection online within the window and pay ₹100 per question.
5. Upload an authentic supporting document (PDF) with each objection — claims without supporting documents will not be considered, even if the fee is paid.

How to Raise Objections

• Mode: Objections can be filed only through online mode on the HPPSC portal. No email or in-person objections are accepted.
• Objection Window: 27 September 2026 to 1 October 2026.
• Objection Fee: ₹100 per questioned question, payable online only — non-refundable.
• Supporting Document: An authentic supporting document or reference in PDF format is mandatory with every objection.

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FAQs

Q1. When was the HPPSC Assistant Professor (Zoology) answer key released?
A1. The provisional answer key was released on 26 September 2026 under Notice No. 15-10/2026-PSC.

Q2. When was the screening test held?
A2. The screening test (Paper-I) was held on 25 September 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

Q3. What is the last date to raise an objection?
A3. Objections can be filed online from 27 September 2026 to 1 October 2026.

Q4. What is the objection fee?
A4. A non-refundable fee of ₹100 per questioned question, payable online only.

Q5. Is a supporting document required for objections?
A5. Yes. An authentic supporting document or reference in PDF format is mandatory — objections without it will not be considered, even if the fee has been paid.

Note: Candidates are advised to verify the answer key and objection procedure only through the official HPPSC website, and follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Answer Key updates.