The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) released the provisional answer key for District Education Officer/District Primary Education Officer and Equivalent posts on 22 September 2026. GPSC DEO/DPEO Answer Key 2026 is for Advertisement No. 41/2026-27, Gujarat Educational Service, Class-1 (Administrative Branch), under the Special Recruitment for PwD candidates, second attempt. The preliminary test for these posts was held on 17 September 2026.
The answer key covers all 200 questions of the master question paper. Candidates can raise an objection to any answer through the Online Objection Submission System, starting 23 September 2026 at 11:00 AM. Each objection needs a ₹100 fee and must refer to the question number and option printed in the master question paper. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official GPSC provisional answer key notice for Advertisement No. 41/2026-27, published 22 September 2026. Last verified: 22 September 2026.
GPSC released the provisional answer key and master question paper for the DEO/DPEO Class-1 preliminary exam on 22 September 2026. The exam was held on 17 September 2026 and had 200 questions. Candidates can raise objections online from 23 September 2026, 11:00 AM, to 28 September 2026, 04:00 PM, by paying ₹100 for each objection.
Quick summary
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Post | District Education Officer/District Primary Education Officer and Equivalent, Class-1 |
| Advertisement No. | 41/2026-27 |
| Preliminary test date | 17 September 2026 |
| Total questions | 200 (Q. No. 1 to 200) |
| Answer key published on | 22 September 2026 |
| Objection window opens | 23 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date to raise objection | 28 September 2026, 04:00 PM |
| Objection fee | ₹100 per objection |
| Official website | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
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How to check the provisional answer key
- Open the official GPSC advertisement page for Advertisement No. 41/2026-27.
- Download the provisional answer key and master question paper (PDF, code BVZ).
- Match each question number in the PDF with the option marked as correct.
- Compare this against the responses given in the candidate’s own answer sheet before filing any objection.
How to raise an objection
- Open the Online Objection Submission System.
- Pay the objection fee of ₹100 for each question being objected to.
- Submit the objection with the exact question number and option from the master question paper. Objections on any other question numbering will not be considered.
- Upload a supporting document or reference for the objection. An objection without one will not be considered.
- Save the fee receipt. The receipt is treated as the final submission, not the form alone.
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Objection rules candidates must follow
- Objections are accepted only through the online system. Physical submission, post or email will not be considered.
- The answer suggested in the objection must match the response already given in the candidate’s own answer sheet. A mismatch means the objection will not be considered.
- The fee, once paid, is not refunded under any circumstances.
- For calculation, statistical or reasoning questions, candidates must give the working or logical basis behind the objection.
- Objections based only on AI, GPT or similar tools, without supporting evidence, will not be considered.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary test held | 17 September 2026 |
| Provisional answer key published | 22 September 2026 |
| Online objection window opens | 23 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date to submit objection | 28 September 2026, 04:00 PM |
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What happens next
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website. GPSC usually reviews the objections received and publishes a final answer key before declaring the preliminary result. No date for the final key or the result has been announced yet with this notice.
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key & Master Question Paper | Official PDF (code BVZ), Q. No. 1-200 |
| Advertisement Detail Page | GPSC’s page for Advt No. 41/2026-27 |
| Online Objection Submission System | Portal to raise and pay for objections |
| Answer Keys | All answer keys on this site |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | All India recruitment updates |
| Government Jobs | All government job posts on this site |
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FAQs
When was the GPSC DEO/DPEO provisional answer key released?
GPSC released the provisional answer key for Advertisement No. 41/2026-27 on 22 September 2026. The preliminary test for these posts was held on 17 September 2026, and the key covers all 200 questions.
How can candidates raise an objection to the GPSC answer key?
Candidates must use the Online Objection Submission System, pay ₹100 for each objection, and quote the exact question number and option from the master question paper. Objections need supporting documents and must match the candidate’s own answer sheet.
What is the last date to submit an objection to the GPSC answer key?
The last date to submit an objection is 28 September 2026, till 04:00 PM. The objection window itself opens on 23 September 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Is there a fee for raising an objection against the GPSC answer key?
Yes. Candidates must pay ₹100 for each objection through the online system. The generation of the payment receipt is treated as the final submission, and the fee is not refunded once paid.
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