The objection window closes in 2 days — on 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru, has released the provisional answer key for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) written examination held on 31 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The 66-page PDF includes the question booklet in Hindi, English and Kannada, and the provisional answer key for all 150 questions on page 66. Objections must be sent only by email to recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in with supporting documentary evidence, from 1 to 5 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Important Note
1. Objections are accepted by email only at recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in. Submissions by post, courier, telephone or in person will not be accepted. The email must carry the subject line prescribed in the official notification and must include documentary evidence. Check page 1 of the official PDF for the exact required subject line.
2. The objection deadline is 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM — 2 days from today. Objections received after 5:00 PM will not be considered.
3. The provisional answer key is on page 66 of the 66-page PDF. The first 65 pages contain the question booklet in three languages. Navigate directly to page 66 to find the answer table for all 150 questions.
CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru |
| Parent Organisation | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Post Name | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 |
| Notice Reference | A12024/11/2026-Rectt. |
| Written Exam Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Question Booklet Languages | Hindi, English and Kannada |
| PDF Pages | 66 |
| Answer Key Page | Page 66 |
| Objection Window Start | 1 November 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Objection Mode | Email only – recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in |
| Supporting Evidence | Required with every objection |
| Official Website | nal.res.in |
CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MTS Written Examination | 31 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 31 October 2026 |
| Objection Window Opened | 1 November 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Final Answer Key | Not yet announced |
| MTS Result | Not yet announced |
CSIR NAL MTS Exam Pattern and Section-wise Answer Key 2026
| Section | Question Numbers | Total Questions |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 1 to 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 26 to 50 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 51 to 100 | 50 |
| English Language | 101 to 150 | 50 |
| Total | 1 to 150 | 150 |
CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key PDF Page Guide
The 66-page document includes both the question booklet and the answer key. Use this guide to navigate directly to what you need.
| Pages | Contents |
|---|---|
| Page 1 | Official notification and objection instructions |
| Pages 2 to 25 | Hindi question booklet |
| Pages 26 to 40 | English question booklet |
| Pages 41 to 55 | Kannada question booklet |
| Pages 56 to 65 | English Language questions |
| Page 66 | Provisional answer key for all 150 questions |
How to Download CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official CSIR-NAL website at nal.res.in.
- Open the recruitment notifications or latest announcements section.
- Find the MTS answer key notice under Advertisement No. 11/2026.
- Download the 66-page PDF.
- Open the PDF and go to page 66 for the provisional answer key.
- Compare the published answers with your examination responses.
- Note any question numbers where you believe the published answer is incorrect.
- Read page 1 for the prescribed email subject line before sending an objection.
How to Submit Objections Against CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026
The only accepted mode is email. Read these instructions before sending.
- Download and read the official notification PDF from nal.res.in.
- Open page 1 for the prescribed email subject line – use it exactly as stated.
- Identify the question number(s) you wish to challenge.
- Prepare your representation clearly stating the question number and the answer you believe is correct.
- Attach documentary evidence supporting each objection. Evidence must be from a reliable reference source.
- Address the email to: recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in
- Use the prescribed subject line from the official notification.
- Send the email before 5:00 PM on 5 November 2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email and attachments for your records.
Objection Submission: What Is and Is Not Accepted
| Mode | Accepted |
|---|---|
| Email to recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in | Yes – only mode accepted |
| Post or courier | No |
| Email to any other address | No |
| Telephone request | No |
| In-person submission | No |
| Without documentary evidence | No |
| After 5:00 PM on 5 November 2026 | No |
CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key and Question Booklet PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Objection Email: recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in (use the subject line prescribed on page 1 of the official notification PDF)
FAQs
Has the CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. CSIR-NAL released the provisional MTS answer key on 31 October 2026 along with the question booklet in a 66-page PDF.
Where is the answer key in the CSIR NAL MTS PDF?
The provisional answer key for all 150 questions is on page 66 of the PDF.
How many questions are in the CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026?
150 questions covering General Intelligence (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25), General Awareness (50) and English Language (50).
What is the objection deadline for CSIR NAL MTS Answer Key 2026?
Objections must be emailed to recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in by 5:00 PM on 5 November 2026.
How do I submit an objection against the CSIR NAL MTS answer key?
Send an email to recruitnal.nal@csir.res.in using the subject line prescribed on page 1 of the official notification. Attach documentary evidence for each challenge. Objections by post, phone or in person are not accepted.
Is the objection fee refundable for CSIR NAL MTS?
No fee is specified in the available information. Objections are submitted free of charge by email with documentary evidence.
Has the CSIR NAL MTS result been declared?
No. The provisional answer key has been released. The result will follow after the final answer key, and will be published on nal.res.in.
Disclaimer
This post is based on the CSIR NAL MTS Provisional Answer Key notice (Ref. A12024/11/2026-Rectt.) dated 31 October 2026, as available on nal.res.in under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The prescribed email subject line is stated in the official notification PDF and must be verified there before sending an objection. The marking scheme and negative-marking penalty are not specified in the answer key notification. JobShouter is not associated with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories. This article is for informational purposes only.
