The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), Guwahati has released the provisional answer key for the OMR-based Screening Test (MCQ) for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical) under the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, Assam, under Advertisement No. 31/2025 dated 9 September 2025. The notification for the answer key is No. 60PSC/CON/Exam-22/2025-2026 dated 28 September 2026. The exam was held on 27 September 2026. Candidates who wish to challenge any answer must submit their claims with authentic sources through the official APSC link on or before 1 October 2026.
URGENT: The objection deadline is 1 October 2026 – that is TODAY. Act immediately if you have a valid objection to raise.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must do right now. First, download the provisional answer key for both Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering) from the APSC website immediately and compare with your OMR responses. Second, if you identify an incorrect answer, prepare your authentic source (textbook, standard reference, official publication) before submitting – APSC will not accept website references or unspecified documents. Third, objections must be submitted only through the online link on the APSC website. Petitions sent by email or hard copy will not be considered under any circumstances.
APSC AE Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), Guwahati |
| Post | Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical) |
| Department | Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, Assam |
| Advertisement No. | 31/2025 dated 09 September 2025 |
| Notification No. | 60PSC/CON/Exam-22/2025-2026 |
| Notification Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Exam | OMR-based Screening Test (MCQ) |
| Exam Date | 27 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Papers Covered | Paper-I: General Studies; Paper-II: Civil/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering |
| Objection Deadline | 1 October 2026 (TODAY) |
| Objection Mode | Online only via APSC website link |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
APSC AE Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 31/2025 Issued | 9 September 2025 |
| OMR-Based Screening Test (MCQ) | 27 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Notification | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections | 1 October 2026 (TODAY) |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced on apsc.nic.in |
APSC AE Screening Test Papers Covered
| Paper | Subject |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies |
| Paper-II | Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering (as applicable to your discipline) |
The provisional answer key is available for both papers. Compare your marked OMR responses with the key for the correct paper corresponding to your discipline.
How to Check the APSC AE Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in.
- Find the answer key notification (No. 60PSC/CON/Exam-22/2025-2026 dated 28 September 2026) for Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical), PHE Department, Advt. No. 31/2025.
- Open the direct link for the provisional answer key PDF.
- Download and open the PDF for Paper-I (General Studies).
- Download and open the PDF for Paper-II (your discipline: Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering).
- Compare the correct answer in the key with the option you marked on your OMR sheet.
- Note any question where you believe the key is incorrect.
How to Submit an Objection Against the APSC AE Answer Key 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Open the answer key and identify the question(s) you wish to challenge |
| Step 2 | Prepare an authentic source to support your claim (a standard textbook, IS code, official reference publication etc.) |
| Step 3 | Visit apsc.nic.in and open the online claim/objection link for the Assistant Engineer answer key |
| Step 4 | Enter the question number, your claim and the supporting reference details |
| Step 5 | Submit the claim online before 1 October 2026 |
Critical Objection Rules
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 (TODAY). No extension indicated. |
| Mode | Online only via the official APSC website link. |
| Email/Hard Copy | NOT accepted under any circumstances. |
| Required Support | Authentic source (standard textbook, IS code, official publication). |
| Website References | NOT accepted. |
| Unspecified Documents | NOT accepted. |
Important Instructions
- The objection deadline is TODAY (1 October 2026). Act immediately if you have a valid claim.
- Submit through the online link on apsc.nic.in only. Email and hard copy petitions are rejected.
- Claims without authentic sources will not be entertained.
- References to websites or unspecified documents are explicitly not accepted. Cite specific published references (book name, author, edition, page number).
- This is a provisional key. The final key will be published after reviewing all valid claims.
- Monitor apsc.nic.in for the final answer key and subsequent recruitment updates.
APSC AE Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| APSC AE Provisional Answer Key and Objection Notification PDF | Click Here |
| APSC Official Website | Click Here |
APSC AE Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has the APSC AE Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. APSC released the provisional answer key for the Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical) OMR Screening Test (Advt. No. 31/2025) held on 27 September 2026, via Notification No. 60PSC/CON/Exam-22/2025-2026 dated 28 September 2026.
Q2. Which papers are covered in the answer key?
Paper-I: General Studies and Paper-II: Civil/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
Q3. What is the objection deadline?
1 October 2026 – TODAY. Submit immediately if you have a valid claim.
Q4. How do I submit an objection?
Only through the online link on the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in. Email and hard copy petitions are not accepted.
Q5. What supporting proof is needed for an objection?
An authentic source such as a standard textbook, IS code or official publication. Website references and unspecified documents are explicitly not accepted.
Q6. Is this the final answer key?
No. This is the provisional answer key. The final key will be published after reviewing valid claims on apsc.nic.in.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official APSC answer key notification No. 60PSC/CON/Exam-22/2025-2026 dated 28 September 2026 published on apsc.nic.in for the Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical) OMR-Based Screening Test, Advt. No. 31/2025. The objection deadline and submission rules are as stated in the official notification. JobShouter is not associated with APSC. This article is for informational purposes only.
