The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore has released the provisional answer keys for two separate examinations conducted on 20 September 2026. The first key is for the Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Competitive Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 02/2026, conducted for 39 posts in the Urban Development Department. The second key is for the Specialist Ayurved Competitive Examination 2024 under Advertisement No. 62/2024. Both provisional answer keys were published on 21 September 2026. Candidates who appeared in either exam can raise objections online through the MPPSC website within 5 days of the objection link going live.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must act on before the objection window closes. First, objections can only be submitted online through the MPPSC website. Objections sent by email, post or any other method will not be considered. Second, every objection must be accompanied by authenticated references: the name of the reference book, the author’s name, the relevant page number, the year of publication, and the edition or supporting document must be attached. Third, a prescribed fee must be paid for each objection. No objections will be accepted after the 5-day window closes, and the Commission will not entertain any correspondence on this matter after the deadline.
MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore |
| Exam 1 | Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. (ATP) | 02/2026 |
| ATP Vacancies | 39 |
| ATP Department | Urban Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Exam 2 | Specialist Ayurved Competitive Examination 2024 |
| Advertisement No. (Specialist Ayurved) | 62/2024 dated 31 December 2024 |
| Specialist Ayurved Notice Number | 1238/69/2011/P-9 |
| Date of Examination (Both Exams) | 20 September 2026 (single session) |
| Provisional Answer Keys Released | 21 September 2026 |
| Objection Mode | Online only, through mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Objection Window | 5 days from the date the objection link becomes active |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement (ATP) | 02/2026 |
| Application Window (ATP) | 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 (till 12:00 noon) |
| ATP Admit Card Released | 10 September 2026 |
| Advertisement (Specialist Ayurved) | 62/2024, dated 31 December 2024 |
| Both Exams Conducted | 20 September 2026 |
| Both Provisional Answer Keys Released | 21 September 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | Within 5 days of the objection link going live on mppsc.mp.gov.in |
About the Two Examinations
Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Competitive Examination 2026
MPPSC issued Advertisement No. 02/2026 in February 2026 for 39 Assistant Town Planner posts under the Urban Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The ATP post is a technical planning role in urban development. The written exam was held on 20 September 2026 in Indore. The provisional answer key for the ATP exam covers Sets A, B, C and D. Candidates who appeared in this exam can compare their answers with the provisional key and raise objections if they find any discrepancy, within the 5-day window.
Specialist Ayurved Competitive Examination 2024
MPPSC issued Advertisement No. 62/2024 on 31 December 2024 for Specialist Ayurved posts under the Health Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The examination was conducted on 20 September 2026. The provisional answer key for this exam also covers Sets A, B, C and D. The key was released under Notice No. 1238/69/2011/P-9 by MPPSC, Indore.
MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Set-Wise Answer Structure
Both provisional answer keys are released in Set A, B, C and D format. The answers are arranged differently across sets, so candidates must match their responses only with the set corresponding to the question booklet they received in the exam hall. Using the wrong set will give incorrect results.
How to Download the MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Open the official MPPSC website, mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Go to the Answer Key section or the What’s New section on the homepage.
- Look for the notice dated 21 September 2026 for the relevant exam: Assistant Town Planner Exam 2026 or Specialist Ayurved Exam 2024.
- Click the PDF link for your exam.
- Open the PDF and check the answers for your question booklet set (A, B, C or D).
- Download the PDF and note any answers you wish to challenge before the objection window closes.
How to Raise an Objection on the MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official MPPSC website, mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Open the objection link for the relevant exam when it becomes active (within 5 days of 21 September 2026).
- Log in using your application credentials.
- Select the question number you wish to challenge.
- Upload authenticated reference material for each objection: the book name, author’s name, page number, year of publication and edition must be clearly provided.
- Pay the prescribed fee for each objection submitted.
- Submit within the 5-day window. Objections raised after the deadline will not be considered.
Important Notes from the Official Notices
- The Commission has made clear that no objections will be accepted after the 5-day window closes, and no correspondence on this matter will be entertained thereafter.
- Candidates should only use references from standard and recognised publications. Objections without authenticated references will not be considered.
- After the Commission reviews all valid objections, the final answer key will be published on the official website and used for evaluation of the answer sheets.
- The overall recruitment remains subject to the outcome of pending court cases (SLP No. 8764/2023 and SLP No. 12398/2023 before the Supreme Court, and WP No. 5901/2019 and WP No. 5596/2024 before the Madhya Pradesh High Court).
MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| MPPSC Specialist Ayurved Provisional Answer Key 2026 PDF | Click Here |
| MPPSC Official Website (for ATP Answer Key) | Click Here |
MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: FAQs
Q1. When was the MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 released for the ATP and Specialist Ayurved exams?
✅ Both provisional answer keys were released on 21 September 2026 by MPPSC, Indore, for exams conducted on 20 September 2026.
Q2. How many posts are available in the MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026?
✅ A total of 39 Assistant Town Planner posts are available under Advertisement No. 02/2026 in the Urban Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Q3. What is the objection deadline for the MPPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026?
✅ Objections must be submitted within 5 days from the date the objection link becomes active on mppsc.mp.gov.in. No objections will be accepted after this window closes.
Q4. How can candidates raise an objection on the MPPSC provisional answer key?
✅ Objections must be submitted online only, through the official MPPSC website. Each objection must include authenticated references (book name, author, page number, year of publication and edition) and the prescribed fee must be paid per objection.
Q5. How many sets are in the MPPSC provisional answer key 2026?
✅ The answer keys are released in Set A, B, C and D formats. Candidates must match their answers only with the set corresponding to their question booklet.
Q6. What was the advertisement number for the Specialist Ayurved Exam 2024?
✅ Advertisement No. 62/2024, dated 31 December 2024.
Q7. Where can I find the MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Provisional Answer Key 2026 PDF?
✅ The ATP answer key PDF is available on the official MPPSC website, mppsc.mp.gov.in, under the Answer Key or What’s New section, dated 21 September 2026.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official provisional answer key notices released by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, Indore on 21 September 2026. Candidates must download the answer key PDFs and check objection deadlines directly from the official website, mppsc.mp.gov.in. The provisional answer key is subject to change after the Commission reviews valid objections. JobShouter is not associated with MPPSC. This article is for informational purposes only.
