Overview
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) released the provisional Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026 on September 30, 2026, for Physics, Philosophy and Geology Paper-I. Candidates can submit objections between October 1 and October 5, 2026, on payment of ₹100 per challenged question. The answer-key notice does not restate the total number of vacancies; candidates should refer to the original subject-wise recruitment advertisements for post details.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor – Physics, Philosophy and Geology |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the answer-key notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA in the available notice |
| Last Date | TBA in the available notice |
| Exam Date | Conducted before September 30, 2026; exact date not stated |
| Answer Key Release Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Objection Window | October 1 to October 5, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must complete the objection process within the prescribed window. Representations received after October 5, 2026, or submitted without the required supporting material and fee, may not be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The answer-key notification concerns candidates who have already participated in the Assistant Professor examination. The standard academic requirements applicable to the recruitment generally include:
- A master’s degree in the relevant subject, such as Physics, Philosophy or Geology, from a recognised university.
- The minimum marks and subject-specific requirements prescribed in the original HPPSC recruitment advertisement.
- Qualification in NET, SLET or SET, wherever applicable under the relevant recruitment and higher-education regulations.
- Candidates covered by a valid PhD-based exemption must satisfy the conditions stated in the original advertisement.
- Applicants should verify the detailed advertisement for equivalence rules, category relaxations and documentary requirements.
Age Limit
- The answer-key notice does not provide a fresh age limit because the recruitment application process has already been completed.
- The cut-off date, minimum and maximum age requirements will be governed by the original subject-wise advertisement.
- Age relaxation for reserved categories, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible groups applies as per Himachal Pradesh government rules.
Fees
- Answer-key objection fee: ₹100 per question challenged.
- The fee must be paid through the objection facility in the manner prescribed by HPPSC.
- The original recruitment application fee is not restated in the answer-key notice.
- Candidates challenging more than one question should pay the applicable fee separately for each objection.
Selection Process
The Assistant Professor recruitment process may involve the following stages, subject to the provisions of the original advertisement:
- Screening or written examination: Candidates are assessed through the prescribed examination, including the relevant Paper-I.
- Document verification and further assessment: Shortlisted candidates must establish their eligibility by producing educational, category and other required certificates. A personality test or interview may be held where prescribed.
- Final merit list: Selection is based on performance in the applicable stages, verification of eligibility and the final answer key prepared after examining objections.
The provisional key is not the final result. HPPSC will review valid challenges before finalising answers and calculating marks.
How to Apply
The recruitment application window is not currently covered by this notice. Candidates who appeared for the examination can download the key and submit objections by following these steps:
- Visit the HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Open the section for latest announcements, answer keys or examination notices.
- Select the Assistant Professor answer-key notice for Physics, Philosophy or Geology Paper-I.
- Download the relevant PDF and compare the recorded responses with the provisional answers.
- Note the question number, booklet series, answer shown in the key and the answer claimed to be correct.
- Open the objection link or candidate login provided by the commission and enter the required examination credentials.
- Upload clear documentary evidence from an authoritative textbook, academic publication or other acceptable reference. Unsupported objections may be rejected.
- Pay ₹100 for each challenged question through the available online payment method.
- Submit the objection between October 1 and October 5, 2026, and save the acknowledgement and payment receipt.
Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day, as incomplete payments or unsubmitted drafts may not be treated as valid objections.
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FAQs
1. When was the HPPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key for Physics, Philosophy and Geology Paper-I was released on September 30, 2026.
2. What is the last date to challenge the answer key?
Candidates can submit objections from October 1 to October 5, 2026. Challenges filed after the deadline may not be accepted.
3. How much is the HPPSC answer-key objection fee?
The prescribed fee is ₹100 per question. Candidates should also submit credible supporting evidence for every answer challenged.
