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HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Download PDF, Raise Objection, Check Cut Off & Result Updates

HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Download PDF, Raise Objection, Check Cut Off & Result Updates

Download HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 PDF, check correct answers, raise objections online, and get latest cut off and result updates.

by J Divya

Updated Apr 28, 2026

HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Download PDF, Raise Objection, Check Cut Off & Result Updates

HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026: The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the provisional Haryana Civil Services (HCS) & Other Allied Services Prelims answer key on 28 April 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download the HPSC HCS Prelims answer key 2026 on the official website hpsc.gov.in. The HCS Prelims examination was conducted on 26 April 2026.

Quick Overview: HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026

Organization	Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
Post Name	HCS (Executive Branch) & Other Allied Services
Exam Name	HPSC HCS Prelims 2026
Answer Key Status	Released (Provisional)
Answer Key Mode	Online / PDF (Master Question Booklet)
Exam Date	26 April 2026
Objection Window	28 April to 30 April 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
Official Website	hpsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Exam Date	26 April 2026
Tentative Answer Key Release	28 April 2026 (Released)
Objection Start Date	28 April 2026
Objection Last Date	30 April 2026 (5:00 PM)

Marking Scheme

Type	Details
Correct Answer	+2 marks (GS Paper), +2 marks (CSAT – qualifying)
Wrong Answer	–0.25 marks (Negative Marking)
Unattempted Question	0
Total Questions	100 per paper
Total Marks	200 (GS) + 200 (CSAT – qualifying)

Note: CSAT is qualifying in nature.

How to Download HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026?

Visit the official website: hpsc.gov.in
Open the section for Answer Key / Response Sheet.
Click on the HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 link (Paper 1 – General Studies & Paper 2 – CSAT).
Login using your credentials (if required) or download the master question booklet answer key PDF directly.
Download the answer key PDF/response sheet and save it for reference.

Direct Portal: Candidates can also access via the login portal: https://regn.hpsc.gov.in/hcs26/site/login

How to Check Score Using HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026?

Match your marked answers with the official answer key.
Add marks for correct answers as per the official marking scheme.
Deduct 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Your estimated score = (Correct × 2) – (Wrong × 0.25)

How to Raise Objection Against HPSC HCS Prelims Answer Key 2026?

If you find any incorrect answer(s) in the provisional key, you can challenge them during the official objection window. Make sure you submit the objection before 30 April 2026 (5:00 PM).

Objection Process (Step-by-Step)

Go to the official objection portal on hpsc.gov.in.
Login using your candidate credentials.
Select the Question ID/Number you want to challenge.
Upload supporting proof/reference document (PDF/image) as required.
Pay the objection fee: ₹250 per objection.
Submit and download the acknowledgement/receipt.

Note: Objections are accepted only through the online mode as per the standard question booklet and answer key uploaded by the Commission.

When Will HPSC HCS Prelims Result 2026 Be Released?

The HPSC HCS Prelims Result 2026 is generally announced after the objection process is completed and the final answer key is published. Candidates can check results using their Roll Number/Registration ID on the official website.

Final Answer Key & Result: What Happens After Objections?

The exam authority reviews all submitted objections.
If changes are accepted, a Final Answer Key is released.
Results are prepared based on the final answer key.
Cut off marks and merit list (if applicable) are published along with or after the result.