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HPSC, Haryana Public Service Commission Assistant Professor exam screening was conducted on 8th June 2025. The answer key and solution of Section D has been made available on [insert link], and the complete solution has been thoroughly explained by Vineet Pandey. The video form of this explanation is also available on YouTube so that students can cross-check and reassure themselves before result announcements.

The HPSC English Assistant Professor screening exam 2025 drew significant attention from aspirants across the country, especially those with a strong foundation in English Literature. The paper, particularly Set D, was reviewed in-depth by Vineet Pandey, a well-known educator in the field of English Literature and UGC-NET preparation. According to him, the paper was surprisingly easy, even describing it as “below standard” in difficulty. He confidently claimed to have solved 91 out of 100 questions correctly, suggesting that the expected merit would be exceptionally high.

Types of Questions Asked in HPSC English Screening Exam

The question paper covered a broad range of topics from the HPSC English syllabus. Based on Vineet Pandey’s solution and commentary, the questions can be classified into the following major categories:

1. British Literature

This section had a dominant presence in the exam. Questions spanned from Renaissance to Victorian poetry and drama. For example:
– “Who is Portia?” — from Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.”
– “‘To be or not to be’ line appears in?” — from “Hamlet.”

2. Literary Theory and Criticism

The exam included multiple theory-based questions, particularly from modern and postmodern frameworks. These required conceptual clarity:
– “Binary opposition is a concept by?” — Claude Lévi-Strauss
– “Who coined the term Cultural Poetics?” — associated with New Historicism
– Freud’s “Infantile Sexuality” and Derrida’s Deconstruction were also referenced.

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3. Cultural Studies & Gender Studies

Another strong area in the exam, likely due to its rising importance in English Literature curricula.
– Stuart Hall’s theory of identity and race
– Judith Butler’s “Gender Trouble”
– Edward Said’s “Orientalism”

4. Research Methodology & Linguistics

Questions reflecting the Paper I UGC-NET syllabus also appeared:
– “Correct sequence of research methodology”
– “Phonetics deals with…?”
– Questions on vowel sounds and intonation patterns

5. Indian Writing in English

Indian authors and postcolonial themes found their place in the exam:
– “House of Mr. Biswas” by V.S. Naipaul (with nuanced questions on multiculturalism)
– “Wings of Fire” — the theme questioned was whether feminism was represented

Honorable Mentions

In addition to the above, other questions emerged from niche or technical domains:
– Assertion-Reason based logic
– Matching authors with titles (e.g., Robert Frost, John Donne)
– Poetic devices and Greek terms (e.g., “Poeta,” “Poesis”)

Exam Difficulty and Conclusion

According to Vineet Pandey, the HPSC English exam was highly accessible for well-prepared students. He repeatedly emphasized that nearly 70-80 questions could be directly traced back to classroom notes. However, due to the ease of the paper, he warned that cut-offs might rise drastically, putting more pressure on borderline candidates.

In summary, the HPSC English Assistant Professor screening exam tested a wide but familiar spectrum of English Literature topics. Thanks to detailed solutions provided by Vineet Pandey, available on YouTube, aspirants have a valuable opportunity to assess their performance and learn from any mistakes before the main result declaration.

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If you are interested in accessing the latest hardcopy and softcopy notes, course syllabus, previous years’ question papers, answer keys, crash courses, Google Drive Course, and wish to receive personal guidance from Prof. Vineet Pandey, please fill out the form!