The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key 2026 for the post of District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer and Equivalent, Gujarat Educational Service, Class-1 (Administrative Branch), under the Special Recruitment for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – Second Attempt, advertised under Advertisement No. 41/2026-27. The provisional key covers the Preliminary Written Test held on 17 September 2026, containing 200 questions (Q. No. 001–200) with Booklet/Series Code BVZ. The key was published on 22 September 2026 and the online objection window is open from 23 September 2026 at 11:00 AM to 28 September 2026 at 04:00 PM. Candidates who wish to challenge any answer must pay Rs. 100 per objection through the online objection system on the GPSC website.
Important Note: Four things every candidate must check before submitting an objection. First, objections must refer strictly to the Master Question Paper (Booklet BVZ) published with the provisional answer key. GPSC will not entertain objections based on question numbers or options from a candidate’s own booklet if it differs from the Master Question Paper. Second, the answer the candidate suggests must match the response they actually marked in their own answer sheet. GPSC explicitly disqualifies objections where the suggested answer does not match what the candidate marked. Third, objections generated using AI tools, ChatGPT or similar systems without independent supporting evidence or reference material will be rejected. Fourth, the Rs. 100 fee per objection is non-refundable whether or not the objection is accepted.
GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Post Name | District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer and Equivalent |
| Service | Gujarat Educational Service, Class-1 (Administrative Branch) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – Second Attempt |
| Advertisement No. | 41/2026-27 |
| Booklet / Series Code | BVZ |
| Preliminary Test Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Total Questions | 200 (Q. No. 001–200) |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Published | 22 September 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | 23 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Objection Window Closes | 28 September 2026, 04:00 PM |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 100 per objection (non-refundable) |
| Mode of Objection | Online only |
| Official Website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Test Held | 17 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Published | 22 September 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | 23 September 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Last Date and Time to Submit Objections | 28 September 2026 at 04:00 PM |
About the Recruitment: District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer, Advt. No. 41/2026-27
This recruitment is a Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – Second Attempt for the post of District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer and Equivalent under the Gujarat Educational Service, Class-1 (Administrative Branch). The preliminary written test was conducted on 17 September 2026 consisting of 200 objective questions. Candidates who qualify the preliminary test will proceed to the next stages of selection as per GPSC norms.
How to Download the GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Open the official GPSC website, gpsc.gujarat.gov.in, or use the direct PDF link in the Important Links section below.
- Go to the Latest News / Events section or the Question Paper (Prelim) with Provisional Answers section on the homepage.
- Look for the entry corresponding to Advertisement No. 41/2026-27 (District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer and Equivalent, PwD Special Recruitment – Second Attempt).
- Open or download the PDF, which contains the Master Question Paper (Booklet BVZ) with provisional answers marked for each of the 200 questions.
- Compare the marked answers against your own response sheet using the Master Question Paper’s question numbering.
- Note any answers you wish to challenge and prepare supporting references before the objection window closes on 28 September 2026 at 04:00 PM.
How to Raise an Objection on the GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official GPSC website, gpsc.gujarat.gov.in, and open the Online Objection Submission System for Advertisement No. 41/2026-27.
- Log in with your registration credentials.
- Identify the question number(s) you wish to challenge. All references must be to the Master Question Paper (Booklet BVZ), not your individual booklet.
- For each objection, ensure: (a) the answer you are suggesting matches the response you actually marked on your own answer sheet, and (b) you have a valid supporting reference ready to upload.
- Upload a supporting document, reference book citation, or authentic reference for each objection. For calculation-based, mathematical, statistical or reasoning questions, upload or provide the relevant calculation, method or logical basis.
- Pay the objection fee of Rs. 100 per question before submitting. The payment receipt is treated as the final submission confirmation.
- Submit all objections before 28 September 2026 at 04:00 PM. Objections submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
GPSC Objection Rules: What Will and Will Not Be Considered
GPSC has stated the following conditions clearly in the official notice:
| Will Be Considered | Will NOT Be Considered |
|---|---|
| Objections referencing Master Question Paper (Booklet BVZ) with question number and option | Objections based on a candidate’s own booklet if it differs from the Master QP |
| Objections where the suggested answer matches what the candidate marked in their answer sheet | Objections where the suggested answer does not match the candidate’s own marked response |
| Objections with valid supporting documents, references or authentic citations | Objections without any supporting document or reference |
| Calculation-based objections with the relevant method, formula or logical basis provided | Objections generated using AI, GPT or similar tools without independent supporting evidence |
| Objections submitted online before 28 September 2026 at 04:00 PM | Objections submitted by post, email or any physical method |
| Objections accompanied by the Rs. 100 fee per question | Objections without fee payment |
GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| GPSC Provisional Answer Key PDF (Advt. 41/2026-27, BVZ) | Click Here |
| GPSC Official Website | Click Here |
GPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. Has GPSC released the provisional answer key for District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer 2026?
✅ Yes. GPSC published the provisional answer key for Advertisement No. 41/2026-27 on 22 September 2026, for the preliminary test held on 17 September 2026.
Q2. What is Advertisement No. 41/2026-27 for?
✅ It covers the post of District Education Officer / District Primary Education Officer and Equivalent, Gujarat Educational Service, Class-1 (Administrative Branch), under the Special Recruitment for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – Second Attempt.
Q3. What is the booklet/series code for this GPSC exam?
✅ The Booklet/Series Code is BVZ. All objections must reference the Master Question Paper with this code.
Q4. How many questions does the GPSC preliminary test have?
✅ The preliminary test consisted of 200 objective-type questions (Q. No. 001–200).
Q5. What is the GPSC objection deadline for Advertisement No. 41/2026-27?
✅ Objections can be submitted from 23 September 2026 at 11:00 AM to 28 September 2026 at 04:00 PM only.
Q6. What is the GPSC objection fee?
✅ The fee is Rs. 100 per objection. It is non-refundable regardless of whether the objection is accepted or rejected.
Q7. Can I submit a GPSC objection using AI-generated content?
✅ No. GPSC explicitly states that objections generated using AI tools, GPT or similar systems without independent supporting evidence will not be considered. Each objection must be backed by authentic reference material independently obtained by the candidate.
Q8. What happens if my suggested answer does not match what I marked in the exam?
✅ GPSC will reject the objection. The answer suggested in an objection must match the response the candidate actually marked in their own answer sheet.
Q9. Where can I submit GPSC objections?
✅ Only through the Online Objection Submission System on gpsc.gujarat.gov.in. Objections sent by post, email or any other physical means will not be entertained.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official provisional answer key notice for Advertisement No. 41/2026-27 released by the Gujarat Public Service Commission on gpsc.gujarat.gov.in on 22 September 2026. Candidates must verify all details, including the objection deadline, fee and process, directly on the official GPSC website before submitting objections. JobShouter is not associated with GPSC. This article is for informational purposes only.
