MPSC Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026 (Out) – Download PDF, Response Sheet & Objection Link
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The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the provisional Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 31 May 2026 can now download the answer key to estimate their scores and raise objections if required.
Key Details
- Organization: Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Post Name: Civil Services Prelims
- Exam Date: 31 May 2026
- Answer Key Status: Released
- Release Date: 01 June 2026
- Last Date for Objection: Check official notification
- Official Website: mpsc.gov.in
Download Answer Key PDF
Direct links to download the provisional answer key for both papers are available below. No registration number or password is required to access the PDF.
How to Download MPSC Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website: mpsc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Answer Key” or “Recruitment” section.
- Click on “MPSC Civil Services Prelims Answer Key 2026” link.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Your answer key with recorded responses will appear on screen.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
How to Calculate Your Score Using MPSC Answer Key 2026
Total Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) – (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking)
Marking Scheme for Civil Services Prelims Exam:
- Correct Answer: +2 marks (GS Paper 1) / +2.5 marks (CSAT Paper 2)
- Wrong Answer: -0.5 / -0.625 marks (negative marking)
- Unattempted: 0 marks
Objection Process
If you disagree with any answer in the provisional key, follow these steps:
- Log in to your candidate portal on mpsc.gov.in
- Go to the “Challenge/Objection” section.
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents or references (if required).
- Pay the objection fee (if applicable).
- Submit before the deadline.
Important: Objections submitted after the deadline will NOT be considered.
Important Dates
- Exam Conducted: 31 May 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: 01 June 2026
- Result Declaration (Expected): To be announced
FAQs
The provisional answer key was released on 01 June 2026.
Visit mpsc.gov.in, navigate to the Answer Key section, and download the PDF without login credentials.
Check the official notification on mpsc.gov.in for the exact deadline.
Correct answers: +2 marks (Paper 1) or +2.5 marks (Paper 2); wrong answers: -0.5 or -0.625 marks; unattempted: 0 marks.
The official website is mpsc.gov.in.
