The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Paper-I Screening Test of the Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards recruitment on 5 October 2026. The test was held on 4 October 2026 under Advt. No. 02/2026 for the Assam Home Guards Services, Home and Political Department. The key is available for Series A, B, C and D at apsc.nic.in, and candidates can raise objections through the official online objection link.
APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post Name | Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards |
| Service and Department | Assam Home Guards Services, Home and Political Department |
| Advertisement Number | 02/2026 dated 05-05-2026 |
| Notice | Provisional Answer Key of Screening Test (OMR based MCQ type) |
| Subject | Paper-I General Ability and Intelligence Test |
| Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Question Booklet Series | A, B, C and D |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Status of Key | Provisional |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 5 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 8 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 7 June 2026 |
| Admit Card (e-Admission Certificate) Release | 28 September 2026 |
| Screening Test Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 5 October 2026 |
APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026 PDF: What It Contains
The official PDF carries separate answer lists for each question booklet series. Every series covers 100 questions of the Paper-I General Ability and Intelligence Test, and the paper is of 200 marks with a time limit of 2 hours. Each page shows the series name at the top and lists the correct option against every question number.
- Series A: separate key for 100 questions
- Series B: separate key for 100 questions
- Series C: separate key for 100 questions
- Series D: separate key for 100 questions
How to Download the APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026
- Open the official APSC website, apsc.nic.in.
- Go to the Latest Notifications section on the homepage.
- Click the notice titled "Notification regarding provisional Answer Keys (Paper-I), Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards, Assam Home Guards Services, Home and Political Department (Advt. No. 02/2026)".
- The answer key PDF opens on the screen.
- Scroll to the page for your series (A, B, C or D).
- Download and save the PDF, or take a printout for matching your answers.
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Assam Home Guard Answer Key Objection Link 2026
The provisional key can be challenged online. The objection portal is available through the link below, and a login page opens when you click it.
APSC Home Guard Answer Key Objection Link (Official Portal)
How to Raise an Objection
- Open the objection link given above.
- Log in on the login page that appears.
- Select the Paper-I Screening Test for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards.
- Choose the question number and your series against which you want to object.
- Enter the answer you consider correct and attach supporting documents if the portal asks for them.
- Submit the objection and keep a copy of the confirmation for your records.
How to Calculate Marks Using the APSC Home Guard Answer Key
You can estimate your Paper-I score by matching your marked responses with the key of your series.
- Pick the key page for your series.
- Compare each of your answers with the official option.
- Count the correct answers.
- Apply the marks per question and any deduction rule given in the advertisement.
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What Happens After the Answer Key?
- APSC will review the objections it receives against the provisional key.
- A final answer key may be published after the review. The date is Not Yet Announced.
- The Screening Test result will follow. The date is Not Yet Announced.
- Cut-off marks are Not Yet Announced.
- Details of the next stage for qualified candidates are Not Yet Announced.
Keep checking apsc.nic.in for each update, as dates will appear only after the commission publishes a notice.
Documents and Details to Keep Ready for Objection
There is no official checklist in the notice, so the list below is indicative.
- Admit card (e-Admission Certificate) with roll number
- Question booklet series (A, B, C or D)
- Question number and the option you are challenging
- Supporting document or reference for your claim
- Details of your OMR responses, if you noted them
Important Instructions
- Check the key for your own series only.
- This is a provisional key, and the final key can differ.
- Raise objections only through the official online objection link.
- Do not rely on unofficial answer lists for your final score.
- Follow only apsc.nic.in for notices on the final key and the result.
- Submit objections early, since the last date is not mentioned in the information available.
APSC Home Guard Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Download Answer Key PDF | Provisional Answer Key notice for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards |
| Answer Key Objection Link | Official online objection portal |
| APSC Official Website | Notices, admit cards, results |
