The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) released the provisional answer key for Paper-I of the Screening Test for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards on 5 October 2026. The test was held on 4 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 02/2026 dated 5 May 2026 for the Assam Home Guards Services, Home and Political Department. The provisional answer key covers Series A, B, C and D for the 100-question Paper-I General Ability and Intelligence Test of 200 marks. Candidates can download the key from apsc.nic.in and raise objections through the official APSC objection facility.
Important Note
1. This is a provisional answer key, not the final one. Objections can be raised online through the APSC website. The objection deadline is not stated in the available information — check apsc.nic.in immediately and submit any challenge without delay.
2. The key covers four question booklet series: A, B, C and D. Use only the key for your own series when checking your answers. Using the wrong series will give wrong results.
3. The marks per question and any negative marking formula are not specified in the available information. Apply the marking scheme from the official Advertisement No. 02/2026 when estimating your score.
APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post Name | Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards |
| Service and Department | Assam Home Guards Services, Home and Political Department |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026, dated 5 May 2026 |
| Exam | Paper-I Screening Test (OMR-Based MCQ) |
| Paper Name | General Ability and Intelligence Test |
| Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Release Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Question Booklet Series | A, B, C and D |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Objection Deadline | Not stated in available information — check apsc.nic.in |
| Objection Mode | Online through APSC official website |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 5 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 8 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 7 June 2026 |
| Admit Card (e-Admission Certificate) Released | 28 September 2026 |
| Screening Test (Paper-I) | 4 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 5 October 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | Not stated — check apsc.nic.in |
| Final Answer Key | Not yet announced |
| Screening Test Result | Not yet announced |
Exam Pattern (Paper-I)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper Name | General Ability and Intelligence Test |
| Exam Type | OMR-Based MCQ |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Booklet Series | A, B, C and D |
| Marks per Question | Not specified in available information — refer to Advt. No. 02/2026 |
| Negative Marking | Not specified in available information — refer to Advt. No. 02/2026 |
How to Download the APSC Home Guard Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in.
- Open the Latest Notifications section on the homepage.
- Find the notice titled “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 the link to open the answer key PDF.
- Scroll to the page for your question booklet series (A, B, C or D).
- Download and save the PDF.
- Compare the official answers with the responses you marked in the exam.
The direct PDF link is also available in the Important Links table below.
How to Check Your Answers
- Keep the answers you marked in the exam ready (note them from your memory or rough work).
- Download the answer key PDF.
- Go to the page showing your series (A, B, C or D).
- Compare each question number against the official answer.
- Count correct and incorrect answers.
- Apply the marks per question and any deduction rule from Advertisement No. 02/2026 to estimate your probable score.
How to Raise Objections Against the APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026
The objection deadline is not stated in the available information. Check apsc.nic.in for the objection window dates and submit any challenge without delay.
- Visit apsc.nic.in and find the objection link for the APSC Home Guard Paper-I answer key under Advertisement No. 02/2026.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Select the Paper-I Screening Test for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards.
- Choose the question number and series you want to challenge.
- Enter the answer you consider correct and attach supporting documentation if the portal requires it.
- Submit the objection and save the confirmation or reference number.
Do not delay raising objections since no deadline has been stated in the available information.
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes?
- APSC reviews valid objections received within the prescribed period.
- Any corrections found necessary are applied to the provisional key.
- APSC publishes the final answer key.
- The Screening Test result is prepared on the basis of the final answer key.
- Details of the next selection stage for qualified candidates will follow.
The dates for the final answer key, screening test result, cut-off marks and next stages have not been announced. Watch apsc.nic.in for updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| APSC Home Guard Paper-I Provisional Answer Key PDF (Advt. No. 02/2026) | Click Here |
| APSC Official Website (Objection link available here) | Click Here |
The online objection facility for the APSC Home Guard 2026 answer key is accessible through the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in. Find the link in the Latest Notifications section.
FAQs
When was the APSC Home Guard Provisional Answer Key 2026 released?
APSC released the provisional answer key for the Paper-I Screening Test on 5 October 2026, one day after the exam held on 4 October 2026.
What is the APSC Home Guard Paper-I exam?
It is the General Ability and Intelligence Test, conducted as an OMR-based MCQ screening test with 100 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours.
For which series has the APSC Home Guard Answer Key been released?
Series A, B, C and D. Use only the column for your own booklet series.
What is the objection deadline for the APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026?
The deadline is not stated in the available information. Check apsc.nic.in immediately and submit any objection without delay.
Where can I raise objections against the APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026?
Through the official objection facility available on the APSC website at apsc.nic.in. Access it from the Latest Notifications section.
Is this the final answer key?
No. This is a provisional answer key. The final answer key will be published after APSC reviews any valid objections.
What comes after the APSC Home Guard Screening Test?
Qualified candidates will proceed to the next selection stage as per the rules of Advertisement No. 02/2026. The result date and further stage details have not been announced. Watch apsc.nic.in for updates.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the APSC provisional answer key notice for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards (Advertisement No. 02/2026) released on 5 October 2026, available at apsc.nic.in. The objection deadline, marks per question and negative marking formula are not mentioned in the available information — check Advertisement No. 02/2026 and apsc.nic.in directly. The final answer key, result date and next-stage details have not been announced. Check apsc.nic.in for all official updates. JobShouter is not associated with the Assam Public Service Commission. This article is for informational purposes only.
