The Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) has released the Final Answer Key for the Lokrakshak Cadre written examination on 8 July 2026. This update follows the review of objections raised against the provisional answer key and lists the exact questions where the answer has changed, the questions that have been cancelled, and how marks will be awarded for the cancelled questions.
GPRB Lokrakshak Final Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Gujarat Police Recruitment Board (GPRB) |
| Exam Name | Lokrakshak Cadre Written Examination |
| Advertisement Number | GPRB/202526/1 |
| Written Exam Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 20 June 2026 |
| Objection Window | Till 24 June 2026, 5:00 PM (online only) |
| Final Answer Key Released | 8 July 2026 |
| Basis of Final Key | Master set of the question paper |
| Result Status | To be declared soon (exact date not specified in this notice) |
Important Dates
- 14 June 2026 - Lokrakshak Cadre written examination conducted
- 20 June 2026 - Provisional answer key published
- 24 June 2026, 5:00 PM - Last date and time to submit online objections
- 8 July 2026 - Final answer key published
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What Changed in the Final Answer Key
All objections received online were verified by subject experts. Based on this review, GPRB made the following changes to the provisional answer key (dated 20 June 2026), as per the master set of the question paper:
| Question Number | Provisional Key Answer | Final Key Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | (D) | (B) | Answer changed |
| 18 | - | - | Question cancelled |
| 19 | - | - | Question cancelled |
| 20 | - | - | Question cancelled |
| 168 | - | (B) or (C) - both accepted as correct | Answer clarified (two options valid) |
Apart from these five questions (16, 18, 19, 20, and 168), the notification does not mention any other changes. All remaining answers from the master set question paper stand as originally set.
Marking Scheme for Cancelled Questions
As per the official notice, every candidate who was present for the exam will be awarded 1 (one) mark for each of the three cancelled questions (Question Nos. 18, 19, and 20) — regardless of which option they marked, or whether they attempted the question at all.
What Happens Next
The notification states that the marks of candidates who appeared in the written examination will be declared shortly. No specific result date is mentioned in this notice, so candidates should keep checking the official GPRB website for the result announcement.
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How to Check the Final Answer Key
- Visit the official GPRB website.
- Look for the notice titled "Final Answer Key" for Advertisement No. GPRB/202526/1.
- Click the link provided in the notice to open or download the Final Answer Key.
- Match it against your question paper series to see the updated answers.
Important Instructions
- The Final Answer Key is based strictly on the master set of the question paper.
- No further objections are mentioned as being invited against this Final Answer Key in this notice.
- Candidates should rely only on the official GPRB website for the authentic Final Answer Key PDF and any further updates.
Important Links
- GPRB Official Website - Latest Updates (Official)
- GPRB Lokrakshak Final Answer Key 2026: Download Here
