The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Preliminary Test conducted for Assistant Engineer (Civil), Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil), and Estate Officer posts under Advertisement Nos. 18, 20, 24, 31, and 35/2026-27. Candidates who appeared for the examination held on 30th August 2026 can raise objections against the provisional answer key online from 8th to 11th September 2026.
Important – Read Before You Check: Objections against the provisional answer key can be raised only through the designated online objection portal, along with the prescribed fee of Rs. 100 per objection, within the specified window.
Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Post Names | Assistant Engineer (Civil) – GWSSB/R&B/GMB, Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil) – GMB, Estate Officer – Various Municipalities |
| Advertisement Numbers | 18, 20, 24, 31, 35/2026-27 |
| Category | Answer Key |
| Question Paper Series | M |
| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Test Date | 30 August 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Objection Window Start | 08 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Objection Window End | 11 September 2026, 4:00 PM |
Posts Covered
This provisional answer key applies to the Preliminary Test conducted for Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 under the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB); Deputy Executive Engineer (Civil), Class-2 under the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB); Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 under the Road and Building Department; Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-2 under GMB; and Estate Officer, Class-2 under Various Municipalities.
Objection Fee
Candidates raising an objection against the provisional answer key must pay a fee of Rs. 100 per objection through the designated online objection portal.
How to Raise Objection Online
- Visit the official GPSC objection portal.
- Log in using your roll number and other required credentials.
- Review the provisional answer key questions numbered 001 to 200 for your respective booklet series (BVM, BVN, BVO, BVP, or BVQ).
- Raise an objection for the specific question(s), if any, along with supporting justification.
- Pay the objection fee of Rs. 100 per objection online.
- Submit the objection within the window from 8 September 2026, 11:00 AM to 11 September 2026, 4:00 PM.
Important Instructions
Objections must be raised only through the designated online objection portal within the specified time window; objections received through any other means will not be entertained. Candidates should verify their booklet series code before raising an objection, as answer keys vary by series. The final answer key will be released after considering all valid objections received within the stipulated deadline.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key PDF | Click Here |
| Official Notice | Click Here |
| Online Objection Portal | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 about?
✅ It is the provisional answer key for the Preliminary Test conducted for Assistant Engineer, Deputy Executive Engineer, and Estate Officer posts.
2. When was the provisional answer key released?
✅ The provisional answer key was released on 7 September 2026.
3. What is the last date to raise an objection?
✅ The objection window closes on 11 September 2026, 4:00 PM.
4. What is the fee for raising an objection?
✅ The objection fee is Rs. 100 per objection.
5. When was the Preliminary Test conducted?
✅ The Preliminary Test was conducted on 30 August 2026.
6. Which advertisement numbers are covered under this answer key?
✅ Advertisement Nos. 18, 20, 24, 31, and 35/2026-27 are covered.
7. How can candidates raise an objection?
✅ Candidates must raise objections through the designated online objection portal only.
8. How many booklet series are there for this examination?
✅ There are five booklet series: BVM, BVN, BVO, BVP, and BVQ.
9. What is the question range covered in the answer key?
✅ The answer key covers questions numbered 001 to 200.
10. Will objections be accepted after the deadline?
✅ No, objections will not be accepted after the window closes on 11 September 2026.
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