The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Assistant Horticulture Officer (AHO) examination held on 27 September 2026 under Advertisement No. 06 of 2026-27. The key covers Paper I and Paper II for all four question booklet sets: A, B, C and D. Candidates can download the PDF from opsc.gov.in, compare their responses and submit online objections through the prescribed OPSC portal on or before 13 October 2026.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must act on before 13 October 2026. First, download both the Paper I and Paper II provisional answer key PDFs and compare them against your marked responses. Second, if you find any incorrect answer in the key, submit your objection through the prescribed OPSC online portal with valid supporting evidence. Third, candidates who do NOT submit objections within the deadline permanently forfeit the right to raise the matter in any forum later. Review the key carefully even if you feel confident about your answers.
OPSC AHO Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Horticulture Officer (AHO) |
| Advertisement No. | 06 of 2026-27 |
| Exam Date | 27 September 2026 |
| Papers Covered | Paper I and Paper II |
| Question Booklet Sets | A, B, C and D |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Released | 3 October 2026 |
| Objection Mode | Online via OPSC prescribed portal |
| Objection Last Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Question Set for Objections | Set A numbers ONLY |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC AHO Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AHO Exam (Paper I and Paper II) | 27 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 3 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections | 13 October 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced on opsc.gov.in |
How to Download the OPSC AHO Provisional Answer Key 2026 PDF
- Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
- Go to the What’s New or Notifications section on the homepage.
- Find the OPSC AHO Answer Key 2026 notice (Advt. No. 06 of 2026-27).
- Download the Paper I provisional answer key PDF.
- Download the Paper II provisional answer key PDF.
- Open the PDF and go to the section for your question booklet set (A, B, C or D).
- Compare each answer with your marked response.
- Note every question where you believe the published answer is incorrect.
How to Raise Objections Against the OPSC AHO Answer Key 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in |
| Step 2 | Open the AHO Answer Key notice and access the prescribed online objection portal |
| Step 3 | Enter your login credentials |
| Step 4 | Select the question number you wish to challenge – use Set A question numbers ONLY (regardless of which set you attempted) |
| Step 5 | Enter a valid justification and upload supporting evidence (textbook/official reference) |
| Step 6 | Submit the objection before 13 October 2026 |
| Step 7 | Save a copy of the submission confirmation |
Critical Objection Rules
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online ONLY via the prescribed OPSC portal. No other mode accepted. |
| Question Number | Use Set A question numbers ONLY, even if you attempted Set B, C or D |
| Justification | Every objection must have sufficient justification and supporting evidence |
| Deadline | 13 October 2026. No late submissions. |
| Forfeiture | Candidates who do not object within the deadline permanently forfeit the right to raise that matter in any forum or manner later |
| Expert Review | OPSC’s expert committee reviews valid objections before publishing the final key |
Important Instructions
- Download the key PDFs from opsc.gov.in only. Do not rely on unofficial sources.
- If you attempted Set B, C or D: convert your question number to the corresponding Set A question number before submitting the objection. Never quote Set B/C/D numbers.
- Submit objections only for questions where you have genuine doubt backed by standard reference material.
- Monitor opsc.gov.in after 13 October 2026 for the final answer key announcement.
OPSC AHO Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| OPSC Online Objection Portal | Click Here |
| OPSC Official Website | Click Here |
OPSC AHO Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has the OPSC AHO Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. OPSC released the provisional answer key for the Assistant Horticulture Officer exam (Advt. No. 06 of 2026-27, exam held 27 September 2026) on 3 October 2026.
Q2. What is the objection deadline?
13 October 2026. Submit only through the prescribed OPSC online portal. No other mode accepted.
Q3. Which question numbers should I use for objections?
Set A question numbers ONLY, regardless of which booklet set (A/B/C/D) you attempted in the exam.
Q4. What if I do not submit an objection?
You permanently forfeit the right to raise the matter in any forum or manner later.
Q5. Which papers and sets does the key cover?
Paper I and Paper II for Sets A, B, C and D.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official OPSC notice for the AHO Provisional Answer Key (Advt. No. 06 of 2026-27, exam 27 September 2026) published on opsc.gov.in. Candidates must submit objections only through the official OPSC portal before 13 October 2026. JobShouter is not associated with OPSC or the Government of Odisha. This article is for informational purposes only.
