The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the provisional Home Guard answer key for Paper-I. The OMR-based Screening Test (MCQ) for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards took place on 4 October 2026. The Commission announced the key in Notice No. 50PSC/CON/Exam-01/2026-2027, dated 5 October 2026, on apsc.nic.in.
Candidates can check the key on apsc.nic.in. They can submit claims, with authentic sources, through the link on the official website on or before 8 October 2026. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official APSC notice dated 5 October 2026.
Last verified: 5 October 2026.
The Assam Public Service Commission released the provisional Paper-I answer key for the Home Guards Screening Test. The notice is dated 5 October 2026. Candidates can check the key on apsc.nic.in. Objections can be raised, with authentic sources, on or before 8 October 2026.
Quick Summary of Home Guard Answer Key
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Exam | OMR-based Screening Test (MCQ) |
| Paper | Paper-I, General Ability and Intelligence Test |
| Post | Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards |
| Service | Assam Home Guards Service, Home and Political Department |
| Advt. No. | 02/2026 dated 5 May 2026 |
| Notice No. | 50PSC/CON/Exam-01/2026-2027 |
| Notice Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Key Type | Provisional |
| Series | A, B, C, D |
| Objection Window | Till 8 October 2026 |
| Objection Route | Online link on the official website |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
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How to check the answer key
- Open the official APSC website, apsc.nic.in.
- Find the notice dated 5 October 2026 and the Paper-I answer keys uploaded with it.
- Open the key for the candidate’s own series.
- Compare each answer with the key and note any answer that looks wrong.
The Commission uploaded the notice and the Home Guard answer key together on apsc.nic.in.
Series covered
| Series | Paper | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Series A | Paper-I | Provisional |
| Series B | Paper-I | Provisional |
| Series C | Paper-I | Provisional |
| Series D | Paper-I | Provisional |
Candidates should match answers only with the key for their own series. Questions can appear in a different order in each series. Candidates can also browse recent answer key notices for other exams.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
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How to raise an objection
Candidates raise claims on the Home Guard answer key through the Commission’s online objection portal, which the official website links.
- Open the Answer Key Objection portal at a.apsc.nbapps.info.
- Select the Advertisement Number 02/2026. Then select the post name, Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards in Assam Home Guards Services under the Home and Political Department.
- Enter the Roll Number, Date of Birth (dd-mm-yyyy) and Registered Mobile Number.
- Type the captcha text shown on the page.
- Accept the declaration. It says the candidate took part in all sessions and will make no false claim on the published answer keys. Then press Submit.
- Submit the claim with authentic sources before the window closes on 8 October 2026.
Rules in the notice:
- Claims must reach the Commission through the link on the official website on or before 8 October 2026.
- The Commission will not entertain a claim for correction without authentic sources.
- The Commission will not entertain a reference to any website or to unspecified documents.
- The Commission will not consider a petition sent by email or hard copy.
A claim is easier to check when it names a standard textbook or an official source and points to the exact page. Candidates can find more Assam vacancies under North East jobs on this site.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
What happens after the objection window
The Commission will take the required action on claims against the Home Guard answer key that arrive by 8 October 2026. Candidates can follow the latest result notices for later updates on this recruitment.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Answer key notice dated 5 October 2026 | Download answer key notice PDF |
| Paper-I answer key, Series A to D | Download Paper-I answer key PDF |
| Answer key objection | Open answer key objection portal |
| More government jobs | Latest government job updates |
FAQs
Is the Home Guard answer key final?
No. The Commission has released the key as provisional. Candidates who find an error can submit a claim through the objection link on the official website. Each claim needs authentic sources and must arrive on or before 8 October 2026.
Can I raise an objection by email or hard copy?
No. The notice says the Commission will not consider any petition sent by email or hard copy against the answer key. Candidates must submit claims through the link on the official website, with authentic sources, on or before 8 October 2026.
Who can raise an objection on the Paper-I key?
Candidates who appeared in the Screening Test held on 4 October 2026 can raise objections to the Home Guard answer key. The portal asks for the roll number, date of birth and registered mobile number. It also asks for a declaration of having taken part in all sessions.
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