GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 Released, Check AE Answer Key, Objection Date

GPSC has released the provisional answer key 2026 for the Preliminary Test conducted for Assistant Engineer, Deputy Executive Engineer and Estate Officer posts. Candidates can check the answer key and raise objections.

The GPSC provisional answer key has been released for exams held on August 30, 2026. The objection window will open on September 8 and candidates can submit challenges until September 11, 2026.

GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Highlights

The key details of the GPSC answer key 2026, including the exam date, advertisement numbers and objection deadline, are given below.

GPSC Answer Key 2026: Posts Covered

The provisional answer key applies to candidates who appeared for the Preliminary Test conducted under five advertisements. The posts covered under the latest GPSC answer key include:

• Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2, Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) — Advt. No. 18/2026-27
• Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil), Class-2, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) — Advt. No. 20/2026-27
• Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2, Road and Building Department — Advt. No. 24/2026-27
• Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2, Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) — Advt. No. 31/2026-27
• Estate Officer, Class-2, Various Municipalities — Advt. No. 35/2026-27

GPSC's official answer key page also lists the provisional answer keys for the concerned 2026-27 advertisements.

GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 Objection Date

Candidates who find an incorrect answer in the GPSC provisional answer key can challenge it through the Online Objection Submission System.

The important objection dates are:

• Answer key published: September 7, 2026
• Objection portal opens: September 8, 2026, at 11 AM
• Last date to submit objections: September 11, 2026, up to 4 PM
• Fee: INR 100 for each objection
• Fee status: Non-refundable

Candidates must submit objections online within the prescribed deadline. Objections sent through post, email or other methods will not be considered.

How to Raise an Objection Against GPSC Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to challenge an answer in the GPSC provisional answer key:

1. Visit the official GPSC website.
2. Open the relevant provisional answer key notification.
3. Access the Online Objection Submission System.
4. Select the relevant advertisement and question.
5. Pay the objection fee of INR 100 per question.
6. Enter the question number and option exactly as mentioned in the Master Question Paper.
7. Upload authentic supporting documents or references.
8. Provide calculations or methodology wherever required for mathematical, statistical or reasoning questions.
9. Submit the objection after completing the payment.
10. Download and retain the final payment receipt.

GPSC has specifically stated that objections must be supported by authentic documentary evidence. Objections based only on AI or similar tools without supporting evidence will not be considered.

How to Download GPSC Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can download the GPSC provisional answer key by following these steps:

• Go to gpsc.gujarat.gov.in.
• Open the answer key or relevant notification section.
• Find the notification for Advertisement Nos. 18, 20, 24, 31 and 35/2026-27.
• Open the provisional answer key PDF.
• Check the Master Question Paper and answer key.
• Match the question booklet series with the applicable answer key.
• Download the PDF for future reference.

The official GPSC website currently provides provisional answer key listings for the relevant advertisements.

GPSC Answer Key 2026: What Candidates Should Check?

After downloading the GPSC provisional answer key, candidates should carefully verify their responses against the published answers. If a candidate finds an error, an objection can be submitted within the specified period.

Candidates should also keep the following documents ready:

• Master Question Paper
• Candidate's response details
• Authentic reference material
• Supporting documents
• Payment receipt after submitting the objection

The final answer key and subsequent selection stages will be based on the Commission's further process after considering valid objections.

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