HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2021: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released HPPSC HPAS answer key 2021 on the official website, hppsc.hp.gov.in. Candidates can also check the provisional answer keys for Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS) from this article as well. Candidates can utilize the answer key to estimate the probable scores. HPPSC also provides the facility to challenge the provisional answer keys till October 04, 2021. Thereafter, the official body prepares for HPPSC HPAS result 2021. Get the complete information on the HPPSC HPAS answer key 2021 from this page.
Latest: HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2021 (provisional) is now available. Check below.
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HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2021
The official answer key releases in the form of a downloadable pdf file on the official website. Candidates must remember that only the revised official answer key is used to prepare the result of the preliminary exam. Check below the complete schedule of release of the HPPSC HPAS answer key 2021 below.
| Events | Important Dates |
| Prelims Exam Date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Unofficial Answer key (Prelims) | Just after the exam |
| Official Answer Key (Preliminary Exam) | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Objections to the Answer Key | 04 Oct 2021 |
| Final Answer Key (Preliminary Exam) | To be announced |
| Mains Exam Date | 15 to 18 Dec & 21 Dec 2021 |
Download answer key here: Click here to download HPPSC HPAS answer key 2021.
How To Download HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2021?
After the exam is over, HPPSC releases the official answer keys for HPPSC HPAS exam online. Candidates can download the HPPSC HPSC answer key 2021 through the steps provided below:
1st step: Go to the official website, hppsc.hp.gov.in or else click on the direct link provided above
2nd step: On the home page of the official website, go to the “Press Note/Notice” section.
3rd step: Various notices and press note will appear on the screen as shown in the image below, now search for the “HPAS Answer Key”.
4th step: The answer key of HPAS will be open in a pdf file.
5th step: Download/print the answer key of HPAS 2021 and save it.
How To Estimate Final Score From HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2021?
After the release of the HPPSC HPAS answer key, candidates can use it to calculate marks in the exam. First, match the answer key with the answers indicated in the question paper. After that note down the number of correct answers marked in the paper. Now, use the marking scheme provided below to calculate the scores:
Marking Scheme: +2 marks (for a correct answer), and deduct marks for an incorrect answer.
How To Challenge HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2021?
After the release of provisional answer keys, the option to challenge or make objections is initiated by the Commission. Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer keys only. However, the option to raise objections is provided only for a limited period. The steps to raise objections are as follows.
1st step: Candidates can download the proforma through the link provided below.
2nd step: Take a print of it and enter the following details:
- Name of the Paper
- Booklet Series (A/B/C/D)
- Objection Question Number
- Answer in the key displayed
- Candidate’s Answer
- Details of the documents attached by the candidate in support of his/her objection.
- Signature
- Roll Number as mentioned on the admit card
- Candidate name
3rd step: After that, candidates have to send the proforma by post or through courier to the Commission.
Address To Send Objections
The Secretary,
H.P. Public Service Commission,
Shimla-171 002.
Click Here to check previous year proforma to raise objections.
Significance of HPPSC HPAS Answer Key
Answer keys as a resource are vital for all HPAS aspirants. These are helpful to the applicants in several different ways. Here are some of those methods through which applicants can utilize the HPPSC HPAS answer key to the fullest.
- With the help of the HPAS answer key, applicants can know about the correct answers to the questions asked in the paper.
- Applicants can use the HPAS answer key to calculate the estimated scores for the examination. The process for the calculation is provided in this article candidates can refer to those steps for the calculation.
- Estimates scores calculated through the HPAS answer key may help to know about the tentative status of selection.
- HPAS answer key is helpful for future HPAS aspirants. Along with HPAS question papers, candidates can use answers keys to know the answers. This helps to strengthen the preparation for the upcoming HPAS exam.
What After HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2021?
After the release of the final answer key, Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) declares the HPAS result 2021. The result of Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services releases online at the official website, hppsc.hp.gov.in. Firstly, HPPSC releases the result of the preliminary exam. The result contains the roll number of all candidates qualified for the main examination. Approximately twenty times the total an approximate number of vacancies to be filled through this examination will be the number of candidates to be admitted to the main exam.
Official Website: hppsc.hp.gov.in.
HPPSC HPAS Answer Key Archives
- Click here to download HPPSC HPAS Final Answer Key 2020
- Check here to download HPAS Answer Key 2020 General Studies Paper.
- Click here to download HPAS Answer Key 2020 Aptitude Paper.
HPAS Prelims Answer Key 2019
- Click here for prelims answer key 2019.
- Click here for revised answer key 2019.
HPAS Prelims Revised Answer Key 2016-17
Click here for HPAS Prelims Revised Answer Key 2016-17
HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2015 – 2016
Click here for HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2015 – 2016.
HPPSC HPAS 2020 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : HPPSC HPAS Answer Key will be released in online mode at the official website, hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Ans : There is a single file for all the booklet series. The sections indicating the booklet series are made on the answer key.
Ans : Yes, the candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key. After considering the right responses, the commission will release the final answer key.
