MPSC Group C Answer Key 2026 Released for Group-C Main Exam

MPSC Group C Answer Key 2026 Released for Group-C Main Exam

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the First Answer Key for the Group-C Services Combined (Main) Examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the main examination can now verify their responses for both papers to estimate their performance.

Short Information

The MPSC Group-C Services Combined (Main) Examination was conducted on 12 July 2026. Following the completion of the exam, the commission published the First (Provisional) Answer Key on 15 July 2026 for candidate review.

MPSC Group C Answer Key 2026 Overview

Below are the essential details regarding the released answer keys for Advertisement No. 014/2026.

Answer Key Details by Paper

The MPSC has provided answer keys for two distinct papers. Each paper is available for four different question sets (A, B, C, and D).

How to Check & Download Answer Key

Candidates can access the provisional answer keys by following these detailed steps:

1. Visit the official MPSC website.
2. Navigate to the "Answer Key" or "Question Papers & Answer Keys" section on the homepage.
3. Search for the link corresponding to Advertisement No. 014/2026 - Group-C Services Combined (Main) Examination 2025.
4. Select the specific paper you wish to check: either Paper No. 1 (Marathi & English) or Paper No. 2 (General Studies & Aptitude Test).
5. Download the PDF file.
6. Open the PDF and identify the set number (A, B, C, or D) that was printed on your original question paper.
7. Match your marked responses with the correct options listed in the corresponding set column.

How to Raise Objections

If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, they can challenge the answers through the official objection process.

Process for Raising Objections

• Online Submission: Objections must be submitted exclusively through the online mode. The commission will not accept objections sent via email, post, or submitted in person.
• Guidelines: Candidates must follow the specific procedures notified by the MPSC in their public notices dated 17 November 2021 and 1 July 2022.
• Deadline: All objections must be successfully submitted and reach the Commission by 20 July 2026.
• Fees: Please refer to the official objection notice on the MPSC website to check if any fee is applicable for submitting challenges.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Provisional Nature: This is a First Answer Key. It is released for information purposes and is subject to modification based on valid objections received.
• Set Accuracy: Ensure you are matching your answers with the correct set (A/B/C/D). Using the wrong set will lead to incorrect score calculations.
• Submission Window: Only those objections submitted online before the deadline will be reviewed by the Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was the MPSC Group C Answer Key 2026 released? The First Answer Key for Advertisement No. 014/2026 was officially released on 15 July 2026.

Q2. When was the MPSC Group C Main Exam 2025 held? The examination for the Group-C Services Combined (Main) was conducted on 12 July 2026.

Q3. How many papers are included in the MPSC Group C Main Exam? There are two papers: Paper No. 1, which covers Marathi & English, and Paper No. 2, which covers General Studies & Aptitude Test.

Q4. What is the last date to submit objections against the answer key? The deadline for submitting online objections to the Commission is 20 July 2026.

Q5. How do I ensure I am checking the correct answers? You must identify the question-paper set (A, B, C, or D) printed on your physical question paper and match your answers against the corresponding set column in the official PDF.