The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the HPPSC Assistant Engineer answer key for the AE exam after the written test was conducted on August 18th, 2024. The answer key has been released on 20th August, 2024. And candidates have a total of 5 days to raise objections against the incorrect responses, if any. This implies that they can challenge the answer key between 20th August, 2024 to 24th August, 2024. This answer key is typically provisional, the candidates can raise the objections against the provisional answer key. The Commission will analyze the objections made by the candidates and will release the final answer key. The official HPPSC website is the primary source for downloading the answer key. It’s usually available in the “Results” or “Answer Keys” section. By comparing your answers to the key, you can estimate your performance on the exam. Below are the complete details regarding the HPPSC Assistant Engineer Answer Key.
How to Download HPPSC AE Answer Key 2024?
The HPPSC AE exam was conducted on 18th August 2024 and the answer key has been released. Refer to the steps below to download the answer key.
- Click on the direct link mentioned above.
- The answer key PDF will be flashed on your screen.
- Go through the set you have attempted and calculate your marks.
- Download and take a printout of the answer key for future reference.
How to Submit Objections Against HPPSC Assistant Engineer Answer Key 2024?
The candidates can raise objections against the answer key, if they find any incorrect response. Below are the steps to send or submit the objections against the answer key.
- Download and print the HPPSC Assistant Engineer Answer Key Objection Form. The candidates who want to file an objection against any incorrect answer shall have to pay a non-refundable fee of INR 100. Moreover, they can up to INR 500 in online mode only. for which the link will appear
- Before final submission of objection(s). No other mode of filing objections and depositing fee shall be entertained.
- Complete the form with the necessary details for your objections.
- Attach any supporting documents required for your objections.
- Submit the completed form and attachments in person at the commission’s office.
How to Calculate Marks for the HPPSC Assistant Engineer Exam 2024?
The HPPSC Assistant Engineer examination for all positions in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines will be administered by the Commission. The exam will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). There will be 80 MCQs based on the B.E. Degree syllabus, 10 MCQs focused on General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, and 10 MCQs on General Knowledge from around the world. Candidates who have taken the examination can use the following marking scheme to determine their scores in the HPPSC Assistant Engineer exam.
- Candidates will receive 1 mark for each correct answer. For every incorrect answer, one-fourth (0.25) of a mark will be deducted as a penalty. The sum of these marks will constitute the total score in the HPPSC Assistant Engineer examination.
HPPSC Assistant Engineer Cut Off 2019
The HPPSC Assistant Engineer cut-off for the previous year’s examination is provided in the table below for the following categories:
HPPSC Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
| Category | HPPSC AE Cut Off Marks 2019 |
| Unreserved | 55.00 |
| EWS | 41.00 |
| General-Ex-SM | 22.75 |
| SC | 43.50 |
| ST | 38.00 |
| OBC | 45.25 |
| (PWD (VI) (UR)) | 20.50 |
HPPSC Assistant Engineer (Civil)
| Category | HPPSC AE Cut Off Marks 2019 |
| Unreserved | 40.75 |
| EWS | – |
| General-Ex-SM | – |
| SC | 28.50 |
| ST | 27.25 |
| OBC | 24.25 |
| (PWD (VI) (UR)) | – |
HPPSC Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)
| Category | Previous Year’s Cut Off Marks |
| Unreserved | 45.00 |
| EWS | 35.00 |
| General-Ex-SM | 35.00 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 35.00 |
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