GPSC Prelims Final Answer Key 2026 has been released on 15/07/2026 for Assistant Professor (Sociology) and Child Development Project Officer (Female, PwD) exams held on 23/06/2026. The final answer keys are now available at https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in. Note that Question 184 in the Assistant Professor answer key (Series M/A) has been cancelled; use the revised answer marked in the official PDF when calculating your score. This article is based on the official answer key published by the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC).
The final answer key reflects the outcome of all objections raised against the provisional key. Candidates who appeared in either exam can now match their recorded responses against the official answers and estimate their final score. Download links for both exams are provided in the Important Links section below.
Answer Key – Key Details
| Particulars | Assistant Professor (Sociology) | Child Development Project Officer (Female, PwD) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization | GPSC | GPSC |
| Advertisement Number | 91/2025-26 | 26/2025-26 |
| Exam Date | 23/06/2026 | 23/06/2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Final Answer Key | Final Answer Key |
| Release Date | 15/07/2026 | 15/07/2026 |
| Question Series | M/A | M/A |
| Total Questions | 200 | 200 |
| Cancelled Questions | 1 (Question No. 184) | None |
| Official Website | https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in | https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
How to Download the GPSC Final Answer Key 2026
- Open the GPSC official website at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in in your browser.
- Navigate to the “Answer Key” or “Latest News/Events” section on the homepage.
- Locate the advertisement number for your exam – 91/2025-26 for Assistant Professor (Sociology) or 26/2025-26 for Child Development Project Officer (Female, PwD).
- Click the link to download the Final Answer Key PDF for your exam.
- Save the PDF and open it alongside your Master Question Paper (Series M/A).
- Compare your recorded answer for each question against the official answer key.
- For the Assistant Professor exam, note Question 184, which has been cancelled – use only the revised answer shown in the PDF for score calculation.
Calculate Your Probable Score
Since the final answer key does not include the official marking scheme in the document provided, candidates must refer to the advertisement notification for the exact marks per question and negative marking rules. Generally:
- Correct answer: Check the advertisement document for marks awarded (typically +1 or +1.33 marks)
- Wrong answer: Negative marking applies; refer to the official notification
- Unattempted: 0 marks
Example calculation approach: If 150 questions are attempted with 120 correct and 30 wrong, multiply the correct answers by the marks per question, subtract the negative marking for wrong answers, and add marks for unattempted questions (if any). Compare your estimated score against the official cut-off marks announced by GPSC to gauge your selection chances.
For the Assistant Professor exam, ensure you exclude Question 184 from your calculation and use only the revised answer provided in the final answer key PDF.
Objection Process
The objection window for the provisional answer key has now closed. The final answer key released on 15/07/2026 reflects all accepted objections raised by candidates. No further objections are accepted on the final answer key. If you believe an error remains unaddressed in the final answer key, you may contact GPSC directly through the official website for clarification, though formal objections cannot be filed at this stage.
What Happens Next
- Final Answer Key is now published (15/07/2026) – all objections have been reviewed and incorporated.
- Merit list / Result declaration – to be announced by GPSC.
- Selected candidates will receive an interview notification or next recruitment stage communication.
- Document verification and interview rounds (if applicable) – as per GPSC recruitment schedule.
- Final result and appointment order published on the official website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 23/06/2026 |
| Final Answer Key Released | 15/07/2026 |
| Merit List / Result | As per the official schedule |
| Document Verification | As per the official notification |
Comparison: Provisional vs Final Answer Key
The provisional answer key released earlier allowed candidates to raise objections. The final answer key, now published, incorporates all accepted objections and is the definitive source for result calculation. Question 184 in the Assistant Professor exam was cancelled during the objection review process; use only the revised answer shown in the final PDF for this question when computing your score.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Final Answer Key – Assistant Professor (Advt. 91/2025-26) | Download PDF |
| Download Final Answer Key – CDPO Female/PwD (Advt. 26/2025-26) | Download PDF |
| Official GPSC Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the difference between the provisional and final answer key?
Ans. The provisional answer key was released first and allowed candidates to submit objections if they found errors. The final answer key, now published, incorporates all accepted objections and is the official, definitive source for calculating results. No further objections are accepted on the final answer key.
Q2. How do I use the GPSC Final Answer Key 2026 to calculate my score?
Ans. Match each question number from your Master Question Paper (Series M/A) with the corresponding answer in the final answer key PDF. Apply the marking scheme given in the official advertisement notification – typically +1 or +1.33 marks for correct answers, negative marking for wrong answers, and 0 for unattempted. For the Assistant Professor exam, exclude Question 184 and use only the revised answer provided in the PDF.
Q3. Question 184 in the Assistant Professor answer key shows as cancelled. What does this mean for my score?
Ans. A cancelled question means all candidates, regardless of their chosen answer, will receive full marks (typically +1) for that question. The final answer key shows a revised answer for Question 184; use this revised answer when cross-checking your response, though no negative marking applies to this question in the final result.
Q4. Where can I download the final answer key PDFs?
Ans. Both answer key PDFs are available at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in. For Assistant Professor (Advt. 91/2025-26): Download PDF. For CDPO Female/PwD (Advt. 26/2025-26): Download PDF.
Q5. Can I raise an objection on the final answer key?
Ans. No. The final answer key is issued after the objection window has closed and all objections have been reviewed. Formal objections cannot be filed on the final answer key. If you believe there is still an error, contact GPSC directly through their official website for clarification, though this does not constitute a formal objection process.
Q6. My question paper series differs from M/A. Should I use this answer key?
Ans. No. Use only the answer key corresponding to your question paper series. If your series is not M/A, check the GPSC website for the answer key matching your series. Never cross-match answers from a different series with your responses, as question numbering may differ.
Q7. When will GPSC announce the merit list and results?
Ans. The official merit list and results will be announced as per GPSC’s official schedule. Candidates should regularly check gpsc.gujarat.gov.in for announcements on result date, cut-off marks, and next recruitment stages.
Your Next Step
Download both final answer key PDFs and cross-check every answer against your Master Question Paper before estimating your score. For the Assistant Professor exam, pay special attention to Question 184, which is cancelled – all candidates receive full marks for this question regardless of their chosen answer. Visit gpsc.gujarat.gov.in regularly to track when the merit list and results are announced, and prepare for the document verification and interview stages as per GPSC’s official recruitment schedule.
