The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released the NPSC CTSE Answer Key 2026 for the Combined Technical Services Examination 2026. The notification is No. NPSC/EXAM-17/2021, dated 12 November 2026, and was published on the official website at 12:00 pm the same day. The answer keys cover General English and General Knowledge (GE & GK) and the elective papers, and candidates can file complaints on or before 18 November 2026.
The 48-page PDF carries the keys for the MCQ papers of the examination held under Advertisement No. NPSC-2/CTSE 2026 dated 25 June 2026. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official NPSC notification No. NPSC/EXAM-17/2021 dated 12 November 2026. Last verified: 14 November 2026.
NPSC has notified the answer keys so candidates can file complaints, if any, before the Commission finalises them. Complaints must be in writing, addressed to the Secretary, NPSC, and reach the Commission by 18 November 2026. The Commission’s decision on the complaints will be final.
Quick Summary of NPSC CTSE Answer Key 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Kohima |
| Examination | Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | NPSC-2/CTSE 2026, dated 25 June 2026 |
| Notification No. | NPSC/EXAM-17/2021 |
| Notification Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Document | Answer keys of GE & GK and elective papers (MCQ), 48 pages |
| Last Date for Complaints | 18 November 2026 |
| Mode of Complaint | In writing to the Secretary, NPSC, in the prescribed format |
| Official Website | npsc.nagaland.gov.in |
What the NPSC CTSE answer key notice says
The notice is issued under the NPSC (State Civil & Other Services) Recruitment (7th Amendment) Rules, 2017. It says the answer keys of the GE & GK paper and of the elective papers are notified so that candidates can raise complaints. The notice is signed by the Secretary, Nungsangmenla Imchen.
Each complaint must mention the candidate’s name, roll number, question number(s), subject and series. It must also give the source of justification, supported by relevant literature, for challenging the key. Complaints sent through post, email or any other means, or incomplete in any respect, will not be entertained.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
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Subjects covered in the NPSC CTSE answer key PDF
The PDF has the notice on page 1, the complaint formats as Annexure-I and Annexure-II on pages 2 and 3, and the answer keys from page 4 onwards. The GE & GK paper has 60 questions. In that key, Question 1 is C, Question 2 is B, Question 3 is D and Question 60 is A. The Zoology key runs to 100 questions, and Question 1 is A.
Besides GE & GK, the keys include the elective papers listed below. Some papers carry separate Series A and Series B keys, so match the series printed on your question booklet before checking.
| Subject groups in the PDF |
|---|
| General English and General Knowledge (GE & GK) |
| Agricultural Science and Agricultural Engineering (Diploma) |
| Architecture (Degree) and Chemistry |
| Computer Science, Information Technology, and Electronics & Communication (Degree and Diploma) |
| Electrical Engineering (Degree), Mechanical Engineering and MCA |
| Food Safety, Horticulture, Pharma (Diploma), Printing and Mathematics |
| Sociology, Veterinary Science and Zoology |
How to check the NPSC CTSE answer key 2026
- Download the answer key PDF from the link in the Important Links table below, or from npsc.nagaland.gov.in.
- Go to the page of your own subject. Every elective paper has its own table, and the GE & GK key comes first.
- Note your question booklet series (A or B) where the key shows both series.
- Compare your marked answers with the key, one question at a time.
- Mark the questions you want to contest, and prepare a source for each one.
How to file a complaint against the NPSC CTSE answer key
The complaint has to follow the format given with the notice. Annexure-I asks for the name of the examination, the advertisement number and date, the candidate’s name, roll number, subject, series of the question booklet, justification furnished, printed copies in Microsoft Word, contact number, address and signature.
Annexure-II is a table with these columns: serial number, contested question number, series A or B, answer key of the company, candidate’s answer key, and justification by the candidate. Each contested question needs its own row with a source.
The notice only says that post, email and other means will not be entertained. It does not name the mode of submission, so candidates should confirm it with the NPSC office in Kohima before the last date.
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What happens after the complaints
The Commission will examine the complaints received and decide on them. Its decision is final, as the notice states. The notice does not give a date for the final key or the result, so candidates should watch the official website. Read how earlier NPSC exams moved to the next stage in our NPSC CESE Result 2026 article. More key releases for other exams are in our answer keys section.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| NPSC CTSE Answer Key 2026 | Download answer key notification (PDF) |
| Official website | Visit the NPSC official website |
| More answer keys | Answer keys on India Job Alerts |
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FAQs
Is the NPSC CTSE answer key 2026 out?
Yes. NPSC released the answer keys on 12 November 2026 through notification No. NPSC/EXAM-17/2021. The direct link is in the Important Links table above.
What is the last date to file complaints against the NPSC CTSE answer key?
Complaints must reach the Secretary, NPSC, on or before 18 November 2026.
Can I send my complaint by email or post?
No. The notice says complaints sent through post, email or any other means will not be entertained, and incomplete complaints are also rejected.
What must a complaint contain?
It must mention the name, roll number, question number(s), subject and series, along with a source of justification supported by relevant literature, in the Annexure-I and Annexure-II format.
Is the decision of NPSC on complaints final?
Yes. The notice states that the decision of the Commission on the complaints shall be final.