GSSSB Assistant Librarian & Library Clerk Answer Key 2026

GSSSB Answer Key 2026: Assistant Librarian & Library Clerk Final Keys Released

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially published the Final Answer Keys for the Assistant Librarian (Advt. No. 354/2025-26) and Library Clerk (Advt. No. 342/2025-26) recruitment examinations. Both answer keys were released on 13 July 2026 at Gandhinagar following a thorough review of candidate objections and expert re-verification of all questions from the respective Provisional Answer Keys. This release marks the final stage before result declaration for these Class-3 posts under the Library Directorate, Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat.

Short Information

The GSSSB conducted Computer Based Recruitment Tests (CBRT) for Assistant Librarian (100 vacancies) and Library Clerk (86 vacancies) positions. The Provisional Answer Key for Assistant Librarian was published on 23 March 2026, while the Library Clerk Provisional Answer Key followed on 24 March 2026. After considering objections and expert review, the Final Answer Keys for both posts were released simultaneously on 13 July 2026. The Assistant Librarian exam saw one question cancelled in Part B, while the Library Clerk exam had three questions modified — one answer changed and one cancelled in Part A, and one question in Part B awarded multiple correct answers.

How to Check & Download Answer Key

Candidates who appeared for the GSSSB Assistant Librarian or Library Clerk CBRT can access the Final Answer Keys by following these steps:

1. Visit the official GSSSB website at gsssb.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the "Answer Key" or "Notifications" section on the homepage.
3. Locate the relevant Final Answer Key link for Advt. No. 354/2025-26 (Assistant Librarian) or Advt. No. 342/2025-26 (Library Clerk).
4. Click on the link to view or download the PDF document containing the finalized answer key along with the list of changed or cancelled questions.
5. Save the PDF for future reference and cross-verification with your response sheet.

The downloaded PDF includes detailed question-wise remarks, revised marking schemes, and specific changes made after expert re-verification. Candidates are advised to carefully review the updated per-question marks and negative marking values, as they differ slightly from the original scheme due to question cancellations.

How to Raise Objections

The objection window for both examinations has already concluded. The Provisional Answer Keys were released in March 2026, and candidates were given a specific period to submit objections through the official portal. GSSSB reviewed all submitted objections and referred the questions to subject experts for re-verification. The Final Answer Keys published on 13 July 2026 incorporate the outcomes of this review process. No further objections can be raised against the Final Answer Keys, as they represent the conclusive answer set for evaluation. Candidates should now await the declaration of results based on these finalized keys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When were the GSSSB Assistant Librarian and Library Clerk Final Answer Keys released?
Both Final Answer Keys were released on 13 July 2026 by GSSSB, Gandhinagar, following expert re-verification of all questions from the Provisional Answer Keys.

Q2. How many questions were changed in the Assistant Librarian Final Answer Key?
One question (Question No. 189, Question ID 4410091782023) in Part B was cancelled in the Assistant Librarian (Advt. No. 354/2025-26) Final Answer Key after expert review.

Q3. What changes were made in the Library Clerk Final Answer Key?
Three questions were modified in the Library Clerk (Advt. No. 342/2025-26) Final Answer Key: Question No. 05 in Part A had its answer changed to Option ID 4410096808304; Question No. 09 in Part A was cancelled; and Question No. 96 in Part B now accepts two correct options (Option IDs 4410095316060 and 4410095316063).

Q4. Will candidates receive marks for cancelled questions?
Yes. As per the official notification, marks for cancelled questions will be awarded to all candidates on a pro-rata basis, which is reflected in the revised per-question marking scheme for the affected parts.

Q5. What are the revised marks per question after the Final Answer Key changes?
For Assistant Librarian: Part A remains +1.0/-0.25; Part B is revised to +1.00671/-0.25168 (149 questions counted for 150 marks). For Library Clerk: Part A is revised to +1.01695/-0.25424 (59 questions counted for 60 marks); Part B remains +1.0/-0.25.