The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the provisional answer key for the OMR-based Screening Test (MCQ type) for the post of Research Assistant under the Finance (Budget) Department, Government of Assam, advertised under Advt. No. 28/2025 dated 30 August 2025. The screening test was conducted on 23 August 2026. The answer key is available as a downloadable PDF on the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in, covering all four question series – A, B, C and D. Candidates who appeared in the test can download the PDF for their specific series, cross-check it against their OMR response, and calculate an expected score before the objection window (date to be announced separately by APSC) closes.
Important – Read Before You Check: Two things to act on immediately. First, use only the answer key for your own question series – each of the four series (A, B, C, D) carries the same 100 questions in different order, so matching your series A responses against the series B key will give a completely wrong score; your series is printed on your admit card and OMR sheet. Second, no objection window, fee or online objection link has been announced alongside this answer key release – APSC typically opens a separate objection notice within a few days; monitor apsc.nic.in regularly and do not submit any objection through unofficial channels.
APSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post | Research Assistant, Finance (Budget) Department, Government of Assam |
| Advertisement No. | 28/2025, dated 30 August 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Test Type | OMR-based Screening Test (MCQ) |
| Screening Test Date | 23 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | Post 23 August 2026 (Provisional) |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional – subject to revision after objections |
| Question Series | A, B, C, D |
| Total Questions | 100 per series |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Subjects Covered | General/Financial Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning |
| Objection Window | To be announced separately on apsc.nic.in |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 28/2025 released | 30 August 2025 |
| Online application opens | 4 September 2025 |
| Online application closes | 3 October 2025 |
| Admit card released | 17 August 2026 |
| Screening Test (OMR-based) | 23 August 2026 |
| Provisional answer key released | After 23 August 2026 |
| Objection window | To be announced on apsc.nic.in |
| Final answer key and result | To be announced after objection processing |
Recruitment Overview
This answer key covers the Screening Test stage for the post of Research Assistant under the Finance (Budget) Department, Assam. Only 3 vacancies were advertised under Advt. No. 28/2025, making this a highly competitive examination. The Screening Test is used to shortlist candidates for the subsequent stages of selection. Candidates who clear the screening test will progress to the next stage as per the APSC selection process.
The vacancy distribution as notified includes one post reserved for women in the ST(P) category and a PwBD horizontal reservation as per Assam Government norms.
Exam Pattern – Screening Test
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Test type | OMR-based, objective (MCQ) |
| Total questions | 100 (per series) |
| Total marks | 200 (each question carries 2 marks) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Question series | A, B, C, D (same questions, different order) |
| Subjects | General/Financial Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning |
| Negative marking | To be confirmed from the official notification |
Eligibility (for reference)
- Nationality: Indian citizen and permanent resident of Assam (Assam PRC or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate required as proof)
- Educational Qualification: Graduate in Arts, Science or Commerce from a recognised university. Preference given to candidates with Economics, Statistics or Mathematics as subjects
- Desirable: 6-month Diploma in Computer Application
- Age: Not above 38 years for general candidates; up to 45 years for Assam Government employees; SC/ST relaxation as per Assam Government norms as on the cut-off date
How to Download the APSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official APSC website – the direct link is in the Important Links table below.
- Locate the notice titled “Provisional Answer Key of Screening Test for Research Assistant under Finance (Budget) Department, Advt. No. 28/2025.”
- Download the PDF.
- Identify your question series (A, B, C or D) from your admit card or OMR sheet.
- Open the answer key page corresponding to your series.
- Match each question number against your recorded response on the OMR sheet.
- Note any questions where the provisional answer differs from what you believe is correct, along with your supporting reasoning, for potential objection once APSC announces the window.
How to Raise an Objection
No objection window, fee or online objection portal has been published alongside this provisional answer key release. Candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key should:
- Check apsc.nic.in regularly for a separate official notice announcing the objection process, last date, fee per question (if any) and submission method.
- Prepare their objection with the question number, series, their answer and supporting justification (textbook or authoritative source reference) in advance so that it is ready to submit the moment the window opens.
- Submit objections only through the official APSC objection portal or the method specified in the official notice – submissions through email, post or unofficial portals will not be entertained.
Important Instructions
- Download the answer key for your own series only. Using a different series key will produce an incorrect score estimate.
- This is a provisional answer key and may change after objections are processed. The final answer key will be used for actual evaluation and result declaration.
- Keep your Application Number, Roll Number and OMR/response sheet copy safely for objection submission and future reference.
- Rely only on apsc.nic.in for the authentic answer key PDF and all subsequent updates. Third-party answer key PDFs circulating online may contain errors.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Provisional Answer Key PDF – All Series (A/B/C/D) | Click Here |
| APSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions – APSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026
Q1. When was the APSC Research Assistant Provisional Answer Key 2026 released?
✅ After the Screening Test was conducted on 23 August 2026 for the post of Research Assistant under the Finance (Budget) Department, Assam, under Advt. No. 28/2025 dated 30 August 2025.
Q2. How many series does the APSC Research Assistant answer key cover?
✅ Four series – A, B, C and D. Each series contains the same 100 questions in a different order. Candidates must use only the key for the series they received during the exam, which is mentioned on their admit card and OMR sheet.
Q3. How many vacancies were advertised under Advt. No. 28/2025?
✅ 3 vacancies for the post of Research Assistant under the Finance (Budget) Department, Government of Assam.
Q4. What subjects were covered in the APSC Research Assistant Screening Test?
✅ General/Financial Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning – 100 MCQ questions for a total of 200 marks in 2 hours.
Q5. Has the objection window been announced?
✅ No. No objection window, fee or online objection link has been announced alongside this provisional answer key. Monitor apsc.nic.in for a separate official objection notice. Do not submit objections through any unofficial channel.
Q6. Is this the final answer key?
✅ No. This is the provisional answer key. It may be revised after APSC processes objections. The final answer key, released after objection resolution, will be used for result preparation.
Q7. How do I calculate my expected score?
✅ Download the answer key PDF for your series, match each question number against your OMR response, and count correct answers. Each question carries 2 marks. Deduct marks for incorrect answers if negative marking applies as per the official notification.
Q8. What is the next stage after the Screening Test?
✅ The Screening Test is used to shortlist candidates for subsequent selection stages as per the APSC selection process under Advt. No. 28/2025. The result and further schedule will be published on apsc.nic.in.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the provisional answer key released by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) for the OMR-based Screening Test for the post of Research Assistant under the Finance (Budget) Department, Government of Assam, under Advertisement No. 28/2025 dated 30 August 2025. The Screening Test was held on 23 August 2026. The answer key is provisional and subject to revision after the objection process. No objection window or final answer key date has been published at the time of writing; candidates must monitor apsc.nic.in for all further updates. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Assam Public Service Commission in any manner.
