The HPSC ADA Answer Key 2026 was released on 08/07/2026 by the Haryana Public Service Commission for the Assistant District Attorney screening test held on 05/07/2026. The provisional answer key is now available for download at regn.hpsc.gov.in. Candidates have until 16/07/2026 to raise objections against the provisional answers. The objection fee is ₹100 per question. This article is based on the official answer key notice released by HPSC on 08/07/2026.
The released answer key allows candidates to cross-check their responses against the official answers and calculate their probable score. Candidates who believe an official answer is incorrect can submit an objection with supporting evidence from standard sources within the objection window.
Answer Key – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Exam Name | Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Screening Test |
| Advertisement Number | 18/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 255 |
| Exam Date | 05/07/2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Release Date | 08/07/2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 16/07/2026 |
| Objection Fee | ₹100 per question |
| Official Website | https://hpsc.gov.in |
How to Download the HPSC ADA Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official HPSC candidate login portal at regn.hpsc.gov.in.
- Log in using your registered application ID and password or date of birth (DOB in DDMMYYYY format).
- Locate and click on the “Answer Key” or “ADA Screening Test Answer Key 2026” link.
- The answer key will open in PDF format. Download the PDF for your records.
- Cross-check all your responses with the official answers provided in the key.
- Save or print the answer key and your response sheet side-by-side for objection reference.
Calculate Your Probable Score
The exact marking scheme for the HPSC ADA Screening Test is not provided in the official notification available. Candidates are advised to verify the marking scheme (marks per correct answer, negative marking for wrong answers, and marks for unattempted questions) in the official question paper PDF or the detailed exam instructions at hpsc.gov.in. Once the marking scheme is confirmed, you can calculate your expected score by counting correct and incorrect responses.
Should You Challenge This Answer Key?
Raise an objection if:
- The official answer appears factually incorrect based on the official question paper text
- You have a specific reference from a standard textbook, legal statute, or recognised publication that contradicts the official answer
- Multiple credible sources agree that the given answer is incorrect
- The question itself contains a printing error or appears to have more than one valid answer
Do NOT raise an objection if:
- You are unsure about the answer – the ₹100 objection fee per question is non-refundable regardless of outcome
- You saw a different answer on social media, coaching forums, or unverified sources
- A coaching centre disagrees but cannot provide a textbook or statutory reference
- You attempted the question incorrectly, but lack a published reference source
Practical reminder: Objections are reviewed by subject experts; only those supported by credible published references or official question paper evidence are accepted.
How to Challenge the Answer Key
- Download your response sheet and the provisional answer key from the HPSC portal.
- Identify questions where you believe the official answer is incorrect.
- Gather supporting evidence from the official question paper, standard textbooks, or statutory sources.
- Log in to the HPSC objection portal using your application ID and password.
- Select the question(s) you wish to object to.
- Upload or attach your supporting evidence (document scan or reference link).
- Pay the objection fee of ₹100 per question through the online payment gateway.
- Submit your objection before 16/07/2026.
Important: The objection fee of ₹100 per question is non-refundable, even if your objection is rejected. Raise objections only when you have a clear reference from the official question paper or a credible published source.
What Happens Next
- Objection submission window closes on 16/07/2026.
- HPSC reviews all submitted objections with subject experts and legal specialists.
- Revised provisional or final answer key released – expected by late July 2026 or as per the official schedule.
- Result declaration based on the final answer key – date to be announced by HPSC.
- Merit list published and Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) notification issued for qualified candidates.
- SKT scheduled for 09/08/2026 at exam centres across Haryana.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Screening Test Held | 05/07/2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 08/07/2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 16/07/2026 |
| Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) | 09/08/2026 |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Provisional Answer Key | Visit Portal |
| Download Objection Notice & Guidelines | Download PDF |
| Official HPSC Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the difference between the provisional answer key and the final answer key?
Ans. The provisional answer key released on 08/07/2026 is subject to objections. After the objection window closes on 16/07/2026, HPSC reviews all objections with experts. The final answer key, incorporating accepted objections, is published afterwards. Results are declared based on the final answer key only.
Q2. How do I download the HPSC ADA Answer Key 2026?
Ans. Visit regn.hpsc.gov.in, log in with your application ID and password/DOB, and click on the “Answer Key” link. The provisional answer key will download as a PDF.
Q3. What is the objection fee, and is it refundable?
Ans. The objection fee is ₹100 per question. This fee is non-refundable, even if your objection is rejected. Raise objections only for answers you can support with a clear reference.
Q4. What happens if my objection is accepted?
Ans. If an objection is accepted by HPSC experts, the provisional answer key is revised. A corrected final answer key is released, and all candidate scores are recalculated based on the updated answers. Your final result will reflect the new marking.
Q5. Can I raise multiple objections for the same question or different questions?
Ans. Yes, you can raise objections for multiple questions. Each objection requires a separate ₹100 fee and supporting evidence. Raise only objections backed by credible references to avoid wasting the non-refundable fee.
Q6. What documents do I need to attach while objecting?
Ans. Attach a scan or clear photograph of your supporting evidence – typically the official question paper excerpt, page reference from a standard textbook, or statutory source. The reference must be from a published, recognised source to be considered valid.
Q7. When will the final answer key be released?
Ans. The final answer key will be released after HPSC reviews all objections, typically within 10-15 days of the objection closure date. The exact date will be announced on hpsc.gov.in.
Q8. What is the Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) and when is it scheduled?
Ans. The SKT is the next stage of the ADA recruitment process for candidates who qualify for the screening test. It is scheduled for 09/08/2026. Candidates will be notified of exam centres and admit card availability in due course.
Your Next Step
Download the HPSC ADA Answer Key 2026 from regn.hpsc.gov.in before 16/07/2026 and cross-check every response against the official answer key. Raise objections only for answers you can back with a clear reference from the official question paper or a recognised textbook – each objection fee is non-refundable. Stay updated with MyNaukriAlert’s free job alert service for the final answer key, result declaration, and SKT exam notification details.
