The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued a notification announcing the provisional answer keys for the OMR-based Screening Test (MCQ type) conducted for the post of Forest Ranger in the Assam Forest Service under the Environment & Forests Department, Assam. The test was held under Advertisement No. 22/2025 dated 16/06/2025. Answer keys have been released for two subjects - Botany and Zoology - each carrying 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours, and each set on the official APSC website, www.apsc.nic.in. Candidates who wish to raise a claim or objection against the answer key must do so on or before 07 September 2026.
APSC Forest Ranger Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post | Forest Ranger, Assam Forest Service |
| Department | Environment & Forests Department, Assam |
| Advertisement No. | 22/2025, dated 16.06.2025 |
| Screening Test Date | 03.09.2026 |
| Exam Mode | OMR-based MCQ |
| Subjects | Botany & Zoology |
| Marks | 200 marks per subject |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional |
| Answer Key Notification | Notification No. 145PSC/CON/Exam-10/2025-2026, dated 03.09.2026 |
| Objection/Claim Mode | Online only |
| Last Date for Objection | 07.09.2026 |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 22/2025, dated 16/06/2025 |
| Date of Screening Test Examination | 03.09.2026 |
| Notification of Provisional Answer Key | 3rd September, 2026 (Notification No. 145PSC/CON/Exam-10/2025-2026) |
| Last date to submit claim/objection on Answer Key | On or before 07-09-2026 |
APSC Forest Ranger Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Direct Link
- Download APSC Zoology Answer Key 2026
- Download APSC Botany Answer Key 2026
- Official Notification PDF For APSC Forest Ranger Provisional Answer Key 2026
How to Download the APSC Forest Ranger Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official APSC website: www.apsc.nic.in.
- Look for the notification regarding the Forest Ranger Screening Test provisional answer key (Advt. No. 22/2025).
- Open and download the subject-wise PDF - Botany or Zoology.
- Match your question paper series (A, B, C, or D) with the corresponding answer key table in the PDF.
- Cross-check your OMR responses against the listed answer key (ANS_KEY) for each question number.
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How to Raise a Claim or Objection Against the Answer Key
APSC has specified a defined process for candidates who disagree with any answer listed in the provisional key.
- Objections must be submitted through the designated online objection link provided on the official APSC website, on or before 07-09-2026.
- Every claim must be backed by an authentic source. Claims without supporting authentic source(s) will not be entertained.
- Reference to any general website or any unspecified document will not be accepted as a valid source.
- Objections sent via email or hard copy will not be considered - only submissions made through the official online link will be taken up.
Important Instructions
| Instruction | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer key status | Provisional - subject to change after review of objections |
| Mode of objection submission | Online only, through the official objection portal link |
| Supporting evidence | Authentic source(s) mandatory for every claim |
| Unacceptable submissions | Email petitions, hard copy petitions, or claims citing unspecified/general websites |
| Deadline | 07 September 2026 |
APSC Forest Ranger Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | URL |
|---|---|
| Zoology Answer Key PDF | Download Zoology Answer Key |
| Botany Answer Key PDF | Download Botany Answer Key |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Online Objection Portal | Submit Claim/Objection |
| Official APSC Website | www.apsc.nic.in |
