The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Paper-I Screening Test (OMR-based MCQ type) for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards, Assam Home Guards Services, Home and Political Department (Advt. No. 02/2026 dated 5 May 2026) on 5 October 2026. The key covers all four question booklet series: A, B, C and D. The exam was held on 4 October 2026. Candidates can download the answer key PDF from apsc.nic.in and raise objections through the official online objection portal.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must do right away. First, download the answer key PDF from apsc.nic.in immediately and check the key for YOUR series (A, B, C or D). Do not use the key for a different series. Second, if you find any incorrect answer, raise your objection through the official online objection portal before the deadline. The objection deadline is NOT stated in the available notice — check apsc.nic.in for the exact date and submit well before it. Third, the marking scheme (marks per correct answer and negative marking, if any) must be verified from the official notification at apsc.nic.in, as it is not mentioned in the answer key release notice.
APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post | Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards |
| Department | Assam Home Guards Services, Home and Political Department |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 dated 5 May 2026 |
| Paper | Paper-I: General Ability and Intelligence Test |
| Exam Type | Screening Test (OMR-based MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Released | 5 October 2026 |
| Series Available | A, B, C and D |
| Objection Mode | Online via official objection portal |
| Objection Deadline | Check apsc.nic.in for exact date |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
APSC Home Guard Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 5 May 2026 |
| Application Opens | 8 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 7 June 2026 |
| Admit Card (e-Admission Certificate) Released | 28 September 2026 |
| Paper-I Screening Test | 4 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 5 October 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | Check apsc.nic.in |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026: Paper-I Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper | Paper-I: General Ability and Intelligence Test |
| Mode | OMR-based MCQ (Offline) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Booklet Series | A, B, C and D |
How to Download the APSC Home Guard Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in.
- Go to the Latest Notifications or Notices section on the homepage.
- Find the notice: “Notification regarding provisional Answer Keys (Paper-I), Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards, Assam Home Guards Services, Home and Political Department (Advt. No. 02/2026).”
- Click to open the answer key PDF.
- Go to the page for your question booklet series (A, B, C or D).
- Compare each answer in the key with the answer you marked in your OMR sheet.
- Note any question where you believe the published answer is incorrect.
- Download and save the PDF for your records.
How to Raise Objections Against the APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Open the APSC Answer Key Objection Portal at the official login link |
| Step 2 | Log in with your credentials (roll number/registration details as prompted on the portal) |
| Step 3 | Select the Paper-I Screening Test for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards (Advt. No. 02/2026) |
| Step 4 | Choose the question number and booklet series you wish to challenge |
| Step 5 | Enter the answer you believe is correct and attach supporting proof/reference |
| Step 6 | Submit before the deadline (check apsc.nic.in for the exact objection closing date) |
| Step 7 | Save a copy of the submission confirmation |
Important Instructions
- Use only the key for YOUR series (A, B, C or D). Using another series’ key gives incorrect comparisons.
- The objection deadline is NOT stated in the available notice. Check apsc.nic.in for the exact deadline and submit well before it.
- The marking scheme (marks per correct answer, negative marking) must be verified from the official advertisement at apsc.nic.in.
- Objections via email, post or any offline mode will not be accepted — online portal only.
- APSC will review valid objections before publishing the final answer key.
- Monitor apsc.nic.in for the final answer key, result and next-stage schedule.
What Happens After the Provisional Answer Key
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Objection Window | Open (deadline: check apsc.nic.in) |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced after objection review |
| Screening Test (Paper-I) Result | To be announced on apsc.nic.in |
| Cut-off Marks | To be announced with the result |
| Next Stage (Paper-II/Physical/Interview) | To be announced |
APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| APSC Home Guard Provisional Answer Key PDF (Direct) | Click Here |
| APSC Answer Key Objection Portal (Login) | Click Here |
| APSC Official Website | Click Here |
APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has the APSC Home Guard Provisional Answer Key 2026 been released?
Yes. APSC released the provisional answer key for Paper-I (General Ability and Intelligence Test) of the Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards Screening Test (Advt. No. 02/2026, exam held 4 October 2026) on 5 October 2026.
Q2. For which series is the answer key available?
The key is available for all four question booklet series: A, B, C and D.
Q3. How do I raise an objection?
Log in to the official APSC objection portal, select the Home Guard Paper-I exam, choose the question and series, enter your suggested answer with supporting proof, and submit before the deadline.
Q4. What is the objection deadline?
Not stated in the available notice. Check apsc.nic.in for the exact deadline.
Q5. What is the Paper-I exam pattern?
100 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours, OMR-based, General Ability and Intelligence Test. Marking scheme to be verified from the official notification.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official APSC provisional answer key release notice for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards (Advt. No. 02/2026) published on apsc.nic.in on 5 October 2026. The objection deadline and marking scheme are not stated in the available notice and must be verified from apsc.nic.in. JobShouter is not associated with APSC or the Government of Assam. This article is for informational purposes only.
