MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026 has been released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) on mpsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared in the Maharashtra Group-B (Non-Gazetted) Services Combined Main Examination 2025 held on 14th June 2026 can now download the provisional answer key for Paper I and Paper II. The objection window remains open until 2nd June 2026. This article is based on the official answer key notice released by MPSC.
You can use the provisional answer key to cross-check your responses, calculate your probable score, and decide whether to raise objections before the final answer key is published.
Answer Key – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Group-B (Non-Gazetted) Services Combined Main Examination 2025 |
| Exam Stage | Main Examination |
| Exam Date | 14th June 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 552 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional (Paper I & Paper II) |
| Release Date | 17th June 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 2nd June 2026 |
| Official Website | https://mpsc.gov.in |
How to Download the MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Answer Keys of Examinations” section or check the “Latest Updates” tab on the homepage
- Locate the link for “Advt. No. 010/2026 Maharashtra Group-B (Non-Gazetted) Services Combined Main Examination 2025 – Paper I / Paper II – First Answer Key”
- Click the relevant link for either Paper I or Paper II
- The answer key PDF will open in a new browser tab
- Download the PDF to your device for offline reference
- Match your responses from your response sheet against the official answers for each question
Calculate Your Probable Score
The MPSC Group B examination uses the following marking scheme to evaluate your performance:
Marking Scheme:
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Wrong answer: −0.25 marks
- Unattempted question: 0 marks
Example calculation:
If you attempted 95 questions with 85 correct and 10 wrong:
Score = (85 × +1) − (10 × 0.25) = 85 − 2.5 = 82.5 marks
Use this formula with your response sheet and the official answer key to estimate your likely score. Note that the provisional answer key may change after objections are reviewed, so your final score may differ once the final answer key is released.
Should You Challenge This Answer Key?
Raise an objection if:
You can clearly identify that the official answer in the provisional key contradicts the official question paper text. You have a specific reference from a standard textbook, government publication, or recognized educational source that supports a different answer. Multiple credible published sources agree that the given answer is incorrect. The question itself contains a printing error, ambiguous wording, or appears to have two defensible answers.
Do NOT raise an objection if:
You are uncertain about the correct answer or are guessing. You saw a different answer on social media, a coaching centre website, or an unverified app without checking the official question paper. A coaching institute disagrees with the answer but has not provided a textbook citation. You attempted the question and got it wrong, but cannot find authoritative published material to back your claim.
Practical reminder: Objections are reviewed by subject experts; only those supported by credible published references are accepted.
How to Challenge the Answer Key
- Log in to mpsc.gov.in using your registration number, date of birth, or password
- Navigate to the “Question Paper Objection” link under the Online Facilities section
- Enter your mobile number, email ID, or request an OTP to verify your identity
- The question paper will display on your screen. Select the specific question you wish to challenge
- Click the “Objection” button and select the answer you believe is correct
- Provide a clear, detailed explanation of why you believe the official answer is incorrect
- Upload valid documentary proof supporting your objection, such as a scanned page from the official textbook or government publication
- Pay the objection fee (if applicable) and submit your challenge
- Save the confirmation page for your records
Important: The objection fee is non-refundable, even if your objection is rejected. Raise objections only when you have a clear reference from the official question paper or a standard textbook.
What Happens Next
- Objection window closes on 2nd June 2026-no further objections will be accepted
- MPSC reviews all submitted objections with subject experts over the next 10-15 days
- Final MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026 released in June 2026 (expected date based on official schedule)
- Result declaration announced in July 2026 (expected)
- Merit list and cut-off marks will be published after the result announcement
- Candidates shortlisted for document verification and subsequent selection stages notified
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Main Examination Date | 14th June 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 17th June 2026 |
| Objection Start Date | 17th June 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 2nd June 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | June 2026 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | July 2026 (Expected) |
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Provisional Answer Key Paper I & II | Visit Portal |
| Submit Objections Online | Visit Portal |
| Official MPSC Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026 be released?
Ans. The MPSC Group B Provisional Answer Key 2026 was released on 17th June 2026. The final answer key is expected in June 2026 after objections are reviewed.
Q2. What is the difference between the provisional and final answer key?
Ans. The provisional answer key is released first for candidates to check their responses and raise objections. The final answer key is published after MPSC reviews all objections with subject experts and makes necessary corrections. The final answer key is used to calculate the official result.
Q3. How much is the objection fee for the MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026?
Ans. The raw data provided does not specify a per-question objection fee. Candidates should check the official notification on mpsc.gov.in or the objection submission portal for the exact fee structure.
Q4. What happens if my objection is accepted?
Ans. If your objection is accepted by MPSC subject experts, the answer in the final answer key will be corrected. Your marks will be recalculated using the revised final answer key, which may improve your score and rank in the merit list.
Q5. Can I raise multiple objections for the same question?
Ans. No. You can raise only one objection per question. Submit your objection with the strongest evidence and reference you have. Multiple objections for the same question will not be entertained.
Q6. What documents should I upload as proof when raising an objection?
Ans. Upload scanned copies of relevant pages from the official question paper, standard textbooks (NCERT or prescribed texts), government publications, or other credible published materials that support your claimed answer. The document must clearly show the page number and source.
Q7. Can I raise an objection after 2nd June 2026?
Ans. No. The objection window closes on 2nd June 2026. No objections will be accepted after this deadline under any circumstances. Submit your objections well before the deadline to avoid rejection.
Q8. Will I get a refund if my objection is rejected?
Ans. No. The objection fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome. Only raise objections when you have credible evidence supporting your challenge.
What to Do Next
Download the MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026 from mpsc.gov.in before 2nd June 2026 and cross-check every answer in your response sheet to calculate your probable score. Raise objections only for answers you can back with clear evidence from the official question paper or a standard textbook-remember that each objection fee is non-refundable. Bookmark MyNaukriAlert.com to stay updated on the final answer key and result as they are published.
