The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Final Answer Key for the combined computer-based Screening Test held on 27 July 2026 for the posts of Assistant Professor (Geography), Maharashtra Education Service, Group-A under Advertisement No. 114/2023 and Lecturer (Geography), Maharashtra Education Service, Group-B (Collegiate Branch) under Advertisement No. 115/2023. The final answer key is dated 13 August 2026 and is available on the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in. The final key covers all 100 questions (Master Question Numbers 1 to 100, Question IDs 464662301 to 464662400). One question – Master Question Number 64 (Question ID 464662364) – has been cancelled and is marked with a “#” symbol in the official PDF. This final key is conclusive – no further objections or representations will be entertained by MPSC. Candidates who appeared in the 27 July 2026 screening test can now download the PDF and estimate their probable score. The result is expected after this final key.
Important Note: Three things every candidate who appeared in this exam must do immediately. First, download and save the final answer key PDF from mpsc.gov.in now – the PDF link may not remain accessible indefinitely on the MPSC homepage. Save a personal copy for your records, as the key will be used by MPSC for score calculation and any future reference. Second, match your answers using the Question ID, not the question serial number – since MPSC uses randomised question ordering across different sets, the question at position 1 in your booklet may correspond to a different Master Question Number in the official key. Cross-check using the Question ID printed next to each question in your booklet against the Question ID column in the official key PDF. Third, Question 64 is cancelled – if you had answered this question, neither a correct nor incorrect answer on that question will be counted in your score. Adjust your estimated score accordingly by treating that question as if it was not in the paper.
MPSC Assistant Professor Geography Final Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 114/2023 and 115/2023 |
| Post – Advt. 114/2023 | Assistant Professor (Geography), Maharashtra Education Service, Group-A |
| Post – Advt. 115/2023 | Lecturer (Geography), Maharashtra Education Service, Group-B (Collegiate Branch) |
| Exam Type | Combined Computer-Based Screening Test |
| Subject | Geography |
| Screening Test Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Final Answer Key (conclusive) |
| Final Answer Key Date | 13 August 2026 |
| Total Questions | 100 (Master Question Numbers 1 to 100) |
| Question ID Range | 464662301 to 464662400 |
| Cancelled Question | Master Question Number 64 (Question ID 464662364) – marked with # |
| Further Objections | Not accepted – the final key is conclusive |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Screening Test Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | 13 August 2026 |
| Result | To be announced on mpsc.gov.in after final key |
About the Cancelled Question
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Master Question Number | 64 |
| Question ID | 464662364 |
| Marking in PDF | Marked with a “#” symbol |
| Effect on Scoring | This question will not be evaluated. Marks for this question will not be awarded to any candidate, regardless of what they marked |
Difference Between Provisional and Final Answer Key
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key | Released after the exam; candidates could raise authenticated objections within the specified window |
| Objection Review | MPSC reviewed all received objections with expert opinion and revised answers where warranted |
| Final Answer Key | Released on 13 August 2026; incorporates all accepted corrections; is conclusive and cannot be challenged further |
No further objections, representations or correspondence regarding this final answer key will be entertained by MPSC.
How to Use the Final Answer Key
The answer key PDF lists three columns for each question:
- Master Question Number (1 to 100)
- Question ID (464662301 to 464662400)
- Answer Key (the correct option number)
Since MPSC randomises question order across different sets, the position of a question in your booklet may not match the Master Question Number. Always match using the Question ID which is printed beside every question in your booklet. Find your Question ID in the key’s Question ID column, and check the answer against what you had marked.
How to Download the MPSC Final Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official MPSC website – Click Here
- Go to the “Answer Key” section or the “Latest Updates” or “Notices” section on the homepage.
- Find the notice titled “Advt. No. 114/2023 and 115/2023 – Assistant Professor (Geography) and Lecturer (Geography) – Combined Screening Test – Final Answer Key”.
- Click to open the PDF.
- The PDF lists all 100 questions with their correct answers.
- Cross-check your responses using the Question ID from your question booklet.
- Download and save the PDF for your records.
What Happens Next
MPSC typically declares the result of the screening test after the final answer key is released. The result determines which candidates qualify for the next stage of the Maharashtra Education Service recruitment process for these Geography posts. The timeline for the result and the next stage details (such as interview or further merit list) have not been specified in the current announcement. Candidates should check mpsc.gov.in regularly for the result notice.
Important Instructions
- The final answer key is conclusive and no further objections are accepted.
- Question 64 (ID 464662364) is cancelled. Do not count it while estimating your score.
- Use the Question ID to match questions, not the serial order in your booklet.
- Save a copy of the final answer key PDF as it may not remain on the MPSC homepage after the result is declared.
- All further updates (result, next stage details, timelines) are published only on mpsc.gov.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| MPSC Official Website (for Final Answer Key PDF) | Click Here |
MPSC Assistant Professor Geography Final Answer Key 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the MPSC Assistant Professor Final Answer Key 2026?
✅ It is the Final Answer Key released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) on 13 August 2026 for the combined computer-based Screening Test held on 27 July 2026 for Assistant Professor (Geography), Group-A (Advt. 114/2023) and Lecturer (Geography), Group-B Collegiate Branch (Advt. 115/2023). The key covers 100 questions and is conclusive.
Q2. When was the final answer key released?
✅ 13 August 2026. The screening test was held on 27 July 2026. Download the PDF from mpsc.gov.in.
Q3. Was any question cancelled in the final answer key?
✅ Yes. Master Question Number 64 (Question ID 464662364) has been cancelled and is marked with a “#” symbol in the official PDF. This question will not be evaluated for any candidate.
Q4. Can I still challenge or raise an objection against this final answer key?
✅ No. MPSC has explicitly stated that this final key is conclusive and no further representations or correspondence regarding it will be entertained. The objection window applied only to the provisional key stage.
Q5. How do I match my answers with the final key?
✅ Use the Question ID printed beside each question in your booklet – find the matching Question ID in the official PDF and check the Answer Key column. The Master Question Number order in the PDF may not match the question order in your booklet, so do not use serial number for matching.
Q6. What is the range of Question IDs covered in this answer key?
✅ Question IDs 464662301 to 464662400 covering Master Question Numbers 1 to 100.
Q7. What is the next step after the final answer key?
✅ MPSC will declare the Screening Test Result based on this final key. Candidates who qualify will be called for the next stage of the Maharashtra Education Service recruitment for these Geography posts. The result timeline has not been announced; check mpsc.gov.in regularly.
Q8. Why were both Advt. 114/2023 and 115/2023 covered in the same exam?
✅ Both posts are for Geography in the Maharashtra Education Service – one is Group-A (Assistant Professor) and the other is Group-B (Lecturer, Collegiate Branch). MPSC conducted a combined screening test for both to streamline the process, since the subject knowledge being tested is the same for both posts.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to the Final Answer Key for the combined Computer-Based Screening Test held on 27 July 2026 for Assistant Professor (Geography), Maharashtra Education Service, Group-A (Advt. No. 114/2023) and Lecturer (Geography), Maharashtra Education Service, Group-B Collegiate Branch (Advt. No. 115/2023), released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) on 13 August 2026, as published on the official MPSC website mpsc.gov.in. This final answer key is conclusive; no further objections will be accepted. Master Question Number 64 (Question ID 464662364) has been cancelled and will not be evaluated. All links above lead only to the official MPSC website.
