The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key for Paper-I and Paper-II of the recruitment examination for the post of Research Assistant in the Planning Department, Government of Manipur (Contract Basis), vide Notification No. 7/4/2026-MPSC (DR) dated 25 September 2026. The examination was conducted on 25 September 2026 and the provisional answer key was published on the same day. The answer key PDFs for both papers (100 questions each, four series A, B, C and D) are available on the official MPSC portal at mpscmanipur.gov.in. Candidates who appeared in the exam can raise claims or objections online through empsconline.gov.in between 28 September 2026 and 2 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. The objection fee is Rs. 300 per question, payable online only.
Important Note: Three critical things every candidate must know before raising an objection. First, objections must always reference the question numbers from the Specimen Question Booklets (Annexure-II for Paper-I and Annexure-III for Paper-II) uploaded on the official MPSC website – NOT the question numbers from the individual series booklet (A/B/C/D) received in the exam hall. Objections referencing the wrong question numbers are liable to be rejected outright. Second, a supporting document in PDF format is mandatory for every objection – you must upload the book name, author, publisher and page number or equivalent authentic source. No other file format is accepted. Third, the objection deadline is 2 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. No objection will be considered after this time under any circumstances.
Manipur PSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Notification No. | 7/4/2026-MPSC (DR) |
| Notification Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Post | Research Assistant, Planning Department, Government of Manipur (Contract Basis) |
| Exam Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Papers Covered | Paper-I and Paper-II (100 questions each) |
| Booklet Series | A, B, C and D |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Released | 25 September 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | 28 September 2026 |
| Objection Window Closes | 2 October 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 300 per question (non-refundable, online only) |
| Objection Mode | Online via empsconline.gov.in only |
| Login for Objection | Application Number and Date of Birth |
| Supporting Document | PDF format only – MANDATORY |
| Official Website | mpscmanipur.gov.in |
Manipur PSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Examination Held | 25 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 25 September 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | 28 September 2026 |
| Objection Window Closes | 2 October 2026 at 5:00 PM |
About the Exam and the Answer Key
The provisional answer key is provided as Annexure-I to Notification No. 7/4/2026-MPSC (DR) and is signed by the Commission on 25 September 2026. Both Paper-I and Paper-II answer keys are provided separately. For each paper, answers are listed question-wise for all four booklet series: Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D. Each paper contains 100 questions. Download the official answer key PDFs from the direct links in the Important Links section below.
Critical Rule: Which Question Numbers to Use
The Commission has explicitly stated that all objections must reference the question numbers from the Specimen Question Booklets published on the MPSC website:
| Reference | Use for Objections? |
|---|---|
| Specimen Question Booklet (Annexure-II for Paper-I, Annexure-III for Paper-II) – published on MPSC website | YES – must be used for objections |
| Individual Series Booklet (A/B/C/D) received in the exam hall | NO – do not use these question numbers |
Objections submitted with question numbers from the wrong booklet are liable to be rejected.
How to Raise an Objection on the Manipur PSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official objection portal at empsconline.gov.in/CandidateCentre/ViewQues.aspx.
- Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- After login, the questions available for objection along with the provisional answer key will be displayed on screen.
- Select the question number (from the Specimen Question Booklet, not your series booklet) you wish to challenge.
- Select the answer option you believe is correct.
- Enter your written justification: mention the book title, author/publisher and exact page number or other authentic source supporting your claimed answer.
- Upload your supporting document in PDF format only. No other file format is accepted.
- Pay the objection fee of Rs. 300 per question through the online payment link that appears before final submission.
- Submit the objection and save the acknowledgement.
- Repeat for each question you wish to challenge.
- Complete all objections before 2 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Objection Rules: What Will and Will Not Be Accepted
| Will Be Accepted | Will NOT Be Accepted |
|---|---|
| Objection referencing the Specimen Question Booklet question number | Objection with wrong/series-booklet question numbers |
| Objection with a supporting PDF (book title, author, page no.) uploaded | Objection without supporting PDF document |
| Objection with Rs. 300 fee paid per question online | Objection without online fee payment |
| Objection submitted by 2 Oct 2026 at 5:00 PM | Objection submitted after the deadline |
| Only candidates who appeared in the exam | Objections from non-appearing candidates |
Manipur PSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| MPSC Research Assistant Answer Key Notification PDF | Click Here |
| MPSC Research Assistant Provisional Answer Key PDF (Paper-I and Paper-II) | Click Here |
| Raise Objections Online (empsconline portal) | Click Here |
| MPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Manipur PSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has the Manipur PSC Research Assistant Provisional Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. The Manipur Public Service Commission released the provisional answer key for Paper-I and Paper-II of the Research Assistant exam on 25 September 2026 vide Notification No. 7/4/2026-MPSC (DR) on mpscmanipur.gov.in.
Q2. When was the Manipur PSC Research Assistant exam held?
The examination was conducted on 25 September 2026. The answer key was released on the same day.
Q3. What is the last date to raise objections?
2 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. No objection will be considered after this deadline.
Q4. What is the objection fee?
Rs. 300 per question, non-refundable, payable online only through the payment link at empsconline.gov.in before final submission.
Q5. Which question numbers should I use in my objection?
Always use question numbers from the Specimen Question Booklets (Annexure-II for Paper-I and Annexure-III for Paper-II) available on the official MPSC website – not the question numbers from the series booklet (A/B/C/D) you received in the exam hall.
Q6. Is a supporting document mandatory?
Yes. Every objection must be accompanied by a supporting document in PDF format (book title, author, page number or equivalent authentic source). Objections without this will not be accepted, even if the fee is paid.
Q7. How many questions are in each paper?
Each paper (Paper-I and Paper-II) contains 100 questions, provided for four series: A, B, C and D.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official Notification No. 7/4/2026-MPSC (DR) dated 25 September 2026 published by the Manipur Public Service Commission on mpscmanipur.gov.in. The actual question-wise answer key is available in the official PDF at mpscmanipur.gov.in. Candidates must download the official PDF and also refer to the Specimen Question Booklets (Annexure-II and Annexure-III) before raising objections. JobShouter is not associated with the Manipur Public Service Commission. This article is for informational purposes only.
