The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key 2026 for the Preliminary Test held on 30-08-2026 for multiple Class-2 engineering and administrative posts, including Assistant Engineer (Civil), Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil), and Estate Officer. Candidates who appeared for this exam can now check the provisional answers, compare them with their own responses, and raise objections online within the given deadline if they disagree with any answer.
This article covers everything candidates need to know about the GPSC provisional answer key, including important dates, the objection fee, the online objection process, and direct links to the official notification.
Direct Link to Download GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 PDF Here
GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 18, 20, 24, 31, 35/2026-27 |
| Exam Name | Preliminary Test |
| Preliminary Test Date | 30-08-2026 |
| Question Number Range | 001-200 |
| Question Paper Series | M |
| Booklet Series Codes | BVM, BVN, BVO, BVP, BVQ |
| Answer Key Publish Date | 07-09-2026 |
| Last Date for Objections | 11-09-2026, up to 04:00 PM |
| Objection Fee | ₹100 per objection |
| Objection Window | 07-09-2026 to 11-09-2026 (up to 04:00 PM) |
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Posts Covered Under This Answer Key
The GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 applies to candidates who appeared for the Preliminary Test for the following posts:
- Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (GWSSB) - Advt No. 18/2026-27
- Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil), Class-2 (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 (GMB) - Advt No. 31/2026-27
- Estate Officer, Class-2 (Various Municipalities) - Advt No. 35/2026-27
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Test Held On | 30-08-2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Published On | 07-09-2026 |
| Online Objection Link Starts From | 08-09-2026, 11:00 AM onwards |
| Last Date to Submit Objection(s) | 11-09-2026, till 04:00 PM |
How to Raise an Objection Against the GPSC Answer Key
Candidates who disagree with any answer in the Master Question Paper can submit their objections only through the Online Objection Submission System. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official online objection submission link: Here
- Pay the objection fee of Rs. 100/- for each objection you wish to raise.
- Submit your objection only after the fee payment is successful. The final receipt generated after payment is considered the final submission.
- Reference the objection to the Question No. and options exactly as printed in the Master Question Paper published with the provisional answer key.
- Upload a supportive document or authentic reference along with your objection.
- For calculation-based, mathematical, statistical, or reasoning questions, include the relevant calculation, methodology, or logical basis to support your objection.
- Retain the payment receipt for future reference, as the fee is non-refundable.
Important Instructions for Raising Objections
- Objections must be submitted only through the Online Objection Submission System. Objections sent physically, by post, by email, or through any other means will not be considered.
- Objections must correspond to the Question No. and options exactly as given in the Master Question Paper published with the provisional answer key. Objections referring to any other question number or option will not be considered.
- The answer suggested by the candidate in the objection must match the response actually marked by the candidate in their own answer sheet. If there is a mismatch, the objection will not be considered.
- Every objection must be supported by an authentic reference or documentary evidence. Without a supporting document, the objection will not be considered.
- Objections based solely on AI, GPT, or similar tools without supporting documentary evidence will not be considered.
- For calculation-based, mathematical, statistical, or reasoning questions, candidates must submit the relevant calculation, methodology, or logical basis along with the objection.
- The objection fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to Download the GPSC Provisional Answer Key
- Visit the official GPSC website: Click Here
- Look for the notice related to Advertisement No. 18, 20, 24, 31, 35/2026-27 provisional answer key.
- Click on the relevant link to open or download the PDF.
- Check your Question Booklet Series and compare your answers with the Master Question Paper.
GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Link Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Notice | Open Notice |
| Official Answer Key PDF | Download Answer Key PDF |
| Online Objection Submission Portal | Submit Objection |
| GPSC Official Website - All Notices | Visit GPSC |