HPSC HCS Answer Key 2021 – HPSC has concluded the HPSC HCS 2021 Exam on September 12, 2021. Candidates can check the HPSC HCS 2021 12 Sep answer key, exam analysis and question here. Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) releases the HPSC HCS 2021 answer Key online at hpsc.gov.in. Candidates can also download the HPSC HCS Answer Key PDF from this article as well. Aspirants can check the correct answers to the questions asked in Haryana Civil Services Examination. They can also calculate the estimate scores with these answer keys. The HPSC HCS result 2021 is also prepared based on the scores calculated with the Official HPSC HCS Answer Key PDF. Read complete details on HPSC HCS Answer Key 2021 from this article.
Latest: HPSC HCS 2021 Unofficial Answer Key & Question Paper is now available. Check below.
HPSC HCS Answer Key 2021
Right after the exam is over, coaching centres and exam experts release the memory-based HPSC HCS answer key. Check HPSC HCS 2021 unofficial answer key and question paper below:
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HPSC HCS 2021 Question Paper
| HPSC HCS Question Paper 2021 PDF | Direct Link |
| HPSC HCS 2021 Question Paper Set B | Download Here |
Important Dates
Check all the important dates regarding HPSC HCS Answer Key 2021 in the table below.
| Events | Important Dates |
| Prelims exam date | 22 Aug 2021 12 Sep 2021 |
| Unofficial answer key | Right after the exam |
| HS 2021 Answer Key (Prelims) | To be announced |
Download answer key here: Candidates can download HPSC HCS Answer Key 2021 from hpsc.gov.in.
How to Estimate Scores Using HPSC HCS Answer Key 2021?
After the exam is over, there are several coaching centres and mentors that publishes unofficial answer key. These answer keys are memory-based as the questions and their solutions are shared by the candidates. Students can refer to these answer keys to know the analysis. However, we suggest they consider the official HPSC HCS answer key to know the tentative scores. Check the steps on how to estimate the scores for the HPSC HCS exam below.
1st step: The first step is to download the authentic answer key.
2nd step: Compare the answers that are available on the HCS answer key to those marked by the candidate.
3rd step: Note down the total number of correct and incorrect answers.
4th step: Use the formula and marking scheme given below to know the scores.
Estimate Scores = (No. of correct answer x 1 marks) – (No. of incorrect answer x 0.25 marks)
Marking Scheme
- 1 mark for correct answer
- -0.25 marks for wrong answer
HPSC HCS Prelims Exam Pattern
- Type of Questions: Objective Type
- Sections: Paper 1 & Paper 2
- Number of Questions: 200
Check out the distribution of questions below
| Paper | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| I – General Studies | 100 | 100 |
| II – Civil Services Aptitude Test | 100 | 100 |
How to Download HPSC HCS Answer Key 2021?
The official answer key for HPSC HCS Exam 2021 release a few days after the exam is over. It will be available online at the official website of HPSC. Candidates who participated in the exam can check the direct link for HPSC HCS answer key download below the dates table. They can also refer to the steps given below.
1st step: Search the official website of HPSC on a suitable browser, hpsc.gov.in.
2nd step: Now, on the left side of the screen, aspirants have to navigate to the ‘Answer Key’ button.
3rd step: Next, the list of HPSC Recruitment answer key appears on the screen.
4th step: Search for HPSC Haryana Civil Services Answer Key.
5th step: Tap on the link and download the answer key pdf.
Read more: HPSC HCS Previous Year Question Paper
HPSC HCS Response Sheet 2021
As we know, HPSC HCS takes place as an offline examination. Candidates will get OMR sheets to mark their answers for the examination. It is expected that HPSC will release HCS Response Sheet along with the answer key PDF. The HPSC HCS response sheet will carry the answers that a candidate has marked in the examination. With the help of this, candidates will be able to know the number of correct ad incorrect answers. Download the HPSC HCS Response sheet from hpsc.gov.in.
HPSC HCS Qualifying Marks 2021
To clear the HPSC HCS exam, aspirants need to secure the minimum qualifying marks for the exam. HPSC has already released the HPSC HCS 2021 Cut-off marks which are shared below.
HPSC HCS Prelims Cut-off Marks
- Paper II – Qualifying In Nature – 33% marks
HPSC HCS Mains Cut-off Marks
- Each paper – 33% marks
- Aggregate marks – 45% marks
What After HPSC HCS Answer Key is Out?
Once the answer key is out, HPSC starts the preparation of HPSC HCS result 2021. Candidates can check their respective results from the official website, hpsc.gov.in. The result is declared in merit list format. Candidates have to search for their roll numbers/ names in the PDF. Please note, that Paper-II of the prelims exam is qualifying in nature and candidates have to obtain a minimum of 33% marks to qualify for it. Based on the prelims merit list, candidates are shortlisted for the mains examination. Aspirants have to obtain a minimum of 33% marks in each paper of the Mains Exam to qualify for it. Thereafter, shortlisted candidates have to appear for the interview.
FAQs
Ans. Aspirants can download HPSC HCS answer key from hpsc.gov.in.
Ans. First visit the official website, hpsc.gov.in. No, click on the ‘answer key’ button. Thereafter, HCS answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
Ans. Yes. Candidates have to secure minimum 33% marks in Paper II to clear it. However, the prelims result is prepared based on Paper I only.
