The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released the provisional answer key for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Arts examination on January 23, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 425 vacancies for TGT Arts across the state.
HPRCA TGT Arts Answer Key Overview
The written examination for TGT Arts (Post Code 25001) was conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode from January 12 to January 20, 2026.
- Provisional Answer Key Release: January 23, 2026.
- Objection Window: Candidates can submit objections against any discrepancies from January 23 to January 29, 2026.
- Official Website: Access the key and submission portal via the HPRCA Official Website.
How to Download Question Paper & Answer Key
Candidates can download the TGT Arts question paper and corresponding provisional answer key by following these steps:
- Visit the official portal at hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Answer Key / Notices” section.
- Click on the link for “HPRCA TGT Arts Answer Key 2026”.
- Enter your Application Number and Password to log in and view your response sheet and the provisional key.
Expected Cutoff Marks
The selection is based on a 100-mark written exam. While the official cutoff will be released with the final results in March 2026, the minimum qualifying marks are as follows:
- General Category: 35% marks.
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): 30% marks.
Based on preliminary candidate performance and previous trends, the expected cutoff for the general category is anticipated to range between 55–65 marks out of 100, though this varies based on the number of candidates and the difficulty of specific shifts.
Next Steps
After the objection window closes on January 29, HPRCA will review all submissions and release a Final Answer Key. The final results for the TGT Arts recruitment are tentatively scheduled for release in March 2026.