The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key for the State Service & State Forest Service Preliminary Exam 2026 on 27th April 2026 at the official website www.mppsc.mp.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 26th April 2026 can now download the set-wise answer key and cross-check their responses.
The MPPSC has published the combined provisional answer key for both papers of the preliminary examination. Along with the answer key, candidates can verify their answers for General Studies (Paper 1) and General Aptitude Test (Paper 2) across all four sets – A, B, C, and D. The direct link to download the MPPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 PDF is provided below.
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MPPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 Out
Candidates who appeared in the MPPSC State Service & State Forest Service Preliminary Exam 2026 can download the official provisional answer key to estimate their scores, identify potential errors, and raise objections if any answer appears incorrect according to standard reference books.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 26th April 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 27th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | Within 5 days (link activation date) |
| Final Answer Key & Result | To be notified |
How to Download MPPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 from Official Website?
MPPSC conducted the offline (OMR-based) preliminary exam for recruitment under Advertisement No. 29/2025. The Commission has released the answer key on its official website in PDF format. Follow these steps to download the official answer key:
- Visit the official website of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission: https://www.mppsc.mp.gov.in/
- Click on the “Answer Key” or “What’s New” section on the homepage.
- Look for the link: “State Service & State Forest Service Preliminary Exam-2026 – Provisional Answer Key” (dated 27.04.2026).
- The PDF will open, containing answer keys for all sets (Set A, B, C, D) for both Paper 1 (General Studies) and Paper 2 (General Aptitude Test).
- Download the PDF and match your answers according to your question paper set.
MPPSC Prelims Provisional Answer Key 2026 PDF
The set-wise provisional answer keys (Set A, B, C, and D) with correct answers for all questions have been uploaded in a single combined PDF format at the official website www.mppsc.mp.gov.in on 27th April 2026. Using the official answer key, candidates can compare their marked answers with the official correct answers and calculate their probable score.
What is the MPPSC Prelims Marking Scheme?
Candidates must use the official MPPSC marking scheme to calculate their expected score from the provisional answer key.
- Correct Answer: +2 marks (for Paper 1 & Paper 2 as per the latest pattern; verify from official notification)
- Incorrect Answer: -1/3 mark (0.666 marks) deducted for each wrong answer.
- No marks deducted for unattempted questions.
Note: Candidates should reconfirm the exact marking scheme from the official MPPSC advertisement, as negative marking details are mentioned in the notification.
Raise Objection Process for MPPSC Answer Key
Candidates who have any objection regarding the provisional answer key (question or answer) can challenge it online. However, the Commission has set strict guidelines:
Time Limit: Objections must be submitted within 5 days from the date the online link is activated on the MPPSC website.
Mode: Only online objections through the prescribed link on the MPPSC website will be accepted. No postal or email correspondence will be entertained.
Required Documents: Candidates must attach certified references including:
- Name of the reference book
- Author’s name
- Relevant page/document
Fees: Objection fee (as prescribed by the Commission) must be paid online along with the submission.
Deadline: After 5 days, no objections will be accepted under any circumstances.
Steps to raise objection:
- Visit www.mppsc.mp.gov.in and click on the objection link for SSE/SFS Prelims 2026.
- Select your question paper set (A/B/C/D) and question number.
- Provide your claimed correct answer and upload supporting documentary evidence (book/page/author details).
- Pay the prescribed objection fee online.
- Submit the form before the deadline.
FAQs
1. When was the MPPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 released?
MPPSC released the provisional answer key for the State Service & State Forest Service Preliminary Exam 2026 on 27th April 2026 on the official website.
2. How can I raise an objection against the MPPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can raise objections online through the link provided on the MPPSC website within 5 days of link activation. You must provide supporting documents (book name, author, page number) and pay the required fee.
3. What is the official website for MPPSC Prelims Answer Key?
The official website is www.mppsc.mp.gov.in.
4. Are the answer keys for all sets available?
Yes, the provisional answer key includes Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D for both Paper 1 (General Studies) and Paper 2 (General Aptitude Test).
