APPSC Thanedar, Executive Officer Answer Key 2026 OUT – Download PDF & Raise Objection
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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Thanedar, Executive Officer Grade-III, Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer, and Assistant Beat Officer examinations 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exams held from February 9 to 13, 2026, can now download the answer key and raise objections if required.
Key Details
- Recruitment Authority: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
- Post Names: Thanedar, Executive Officer Grade-III, Forest Section Officer (FSO), Forest Beat Officer (FBO), Assistant Beat Officer
- Exam Dates: February 9 to 13, 2026
- Answer Key Status: Released (Provisional)
- Release Date: February 17, 2026
- Last Date for Objection: February 20, 2026
Download Answer Key PDF
Direct link to download the provisional answer key for various posts (Notification Nos. 06/2025, 07/2025, 10/2025 & 13/2025):
Download APPSC Thanedar, Executive Officer and Various Posts Answer Key 2026 PDF
How to Download
- Visit the official website: psc.ap.gov.in or the portal link provided above.
- Navigate to the “Keys & Objections” or “Keys to Papers” section.
- Click on the relevant “Initial Keys” link for your post (e.g., Executive Officer Grade-III Notification No.10/2025).
- View or download the provisional answer key PDF for your question paper series.
How to Calculate Your Score
You can estimate your score using the following marking scheme:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark (typical for screening/objective papers)
- Wrong Answer: -1/3 mark (negative marking, if applicable)
- Unattempted: 0 marks
Formula: Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) – (Wrong Answers × 1/3)
How to Raise an Objection
If you find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, you can raise objections until February 20, 2026.
- Visit the official portal portal-psc.ap.gov.in.
- Go to the “Keys & Objections” section.
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge for the relevant post/notification.
- Upload supporting documents or references (if required).
- Submit objections online before the deadline.
Note: Objections submitted after February 20, 2026, will not be considered. Objections are accepted in online mode only.
Important Dates
- Exam Conducted: February 9 to 13, 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: February 17, 2026
- Last Date to Raise Objection: February 20, 2026
- Final Answer Key & Result: To be announced after review
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The provisional answer key was released on February 17, 2026.
The last date to raise objections is February 20, 2026.
You can download it from the official portal portal-psc.ap.gov.in/HomePages/KeysToPapers.
Yes, typically there is a negative marking of -1/3 mark for wrong answers. Please check your specific notification for confirmation.
Login to the APPSC portal, navigate to the “Keys & Objections” section, select the question, upload supporting proof, and submit before the deadline.
