APSC Assistant Engineer Answer Key 2026: Download Provisional Key & Objection Format at apsc.nic.in

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC, Guwahati) has officially published the provisional answer key for the screening examination conducted for the recruitment of Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) in the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department under Advertisement No. 31/2025. Engineering aspirants who appeared in the multiple-choice screening test can download the question paper answer keys for all booklets (Series A, B, C, and D) at apsc.nic.in. Candidates who identify factual errors or incorrect answer keys can submit official representations within the designated deadline.

APSC Assistant Engineer 2026: Screening Test Overview

The examination evaluates candidates for technical engineering gazetted positions under the Government of Assam:

Download Procedure and Portal Credentials

Candidates should download their respective booklet keys following these official guidelines:

1. Open the official commission website at apsc.nic.in.
2. Click on the Answer Keys link under the Important Links section.
3. Select "Provisional Answer Keys for Screening Test (OMR based) for Assistant Engineer (PHE Deptt.) Advt No. 31/2025".
4. Open the subject-wise PDF link (General Studies and Engineering Discipline Paper).
5. Cross-examine the published answers against your carbon copy OMR response sheet.
6. Download the prescribed Claim and Objection Format proforma if any discrepancy is found.

Qualifying Marks and Cutoff Benchmarks

The screening test acts as a preliminary elimination round for the viva-voce interview:

• Negative Marking: Each incorrect answer incurs a penalty of 0.25 marks deduction.
• Unanswered Questions: 0 marks awarded or deducted.
• Interview Call Ratio: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview round in a ratio of 1:3 against total cadre vacancies based on finalized scorecards.

Candidate Guidelines for Submitting Objections

Aspirants challenging the provisional answers must strictly adhere to the commission's protocol:

• Objections must be submitted exclusively in the prescribed tabular proforma mentioning Question Number, Booklet Series, Key Published by APSC, and Candidate Claimed Answer.
• Attach self-attested photocopies of authentic documentary evidence (standard reference textbooks, university curriculum textbooks, or authoritative technical codes). Generic internet blogs are rejected.
• Email the complete representation in PDF format to [email protected] or submit hard copy at APSC Office, Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati before 07 October 2026 (5:00 PM).

Engineering Discipline Marking Scheme and Subject Weightage

The screening examination consists of objective multiple-choice question papers evaluating technical competence:

• Paper 1 (General Studies): 100 marks covering Assam history, Indian constitution, current events, and logical aptitude.
• Paper 2 (Core Engineering Discipline): 100 marks covering Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering fundamentals including fluid mechanics, structural analysis, hydrology, and public health water supply systems.
• Objection Scrutiny Board: All valid objections received with authentic reference citations are referred to an expert committee. If an objection is accepted, revised answer keys are uploaded and full marks or proportionate benefits are awarded to all candidates who attempted that question.
• Final Answer Key Finality: The decision of the academic screening committee regarding objections is final and legally binding. No further representations are entertained once the finalized key is published on apsc.nic.in.

Frequently Asked Questions (Notice-Grounded)