The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key for the Accounts Officer Preliminary Examination 2026, issued under Advertisement No. 04/2026-27 as document code PAK-04-06-2026-27. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the official PDF, match their responses with their OMR sheets, and raise objections if they believe any answer is incorrect. This key is provisional, not final - GPSC will publish a Final Answer Key after reviewing all valid objections, and the Preliminary result will be declared based on that final key.
Click Here: GPSC Accounts Officer Class-1 Provisional Key 06/2026-27 (Prelim) 2026
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Click Here: GPSC Accounts Officer Provisional Key 04/2026-27 (Prelim) 2026
GPSC Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 - Exam Overview
| Post | Advertisement No. |
|---|---|
| Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) & Range Forest Officer (RFO), Class-2 | 03/2026-27 |
| Accounts Officer, Class-1, Gujarat Accounts Service | 04/2026-27 |
| Gujarat Administrative Service (GAS) & Gujarat Civil Services (GCS), Class-1 & Class-2 | 05/2026-27 |
| Accounts Officer, Class-2, Gujarat Accounts Service | 06/2026-27 |
What Is the GPSC Accounts Officer Provisional Answer Key?
The Provisional Answer Key is an official GPSC document that lists the suggested correct answer for every question in the Accounts Officer Preliminary Question Paper. It allows candidates to self-assess their probable score before the final result is announced, and it opens a formal window for challenging any answer that appears incorrect.
- Released by: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)
- Post: Accounts Officer, Gujarat Accounts Service
- Advertisement Number: 04/2026-27
- Document Code: PAK-04-06-2026-27
- Exam Stage: Preliminary Examination (Objective/MCQ)
- Status: Provisional (subject to change after objections)
GPSC Accounts Officer Prelim 2026 - Important Dates
Candidates need to track two exam dates for this recruitment cycle: the common General Studies paper and the subject-specific paper, since GPSC revised the schedule for the second paper.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Window | 7 April 2026 – 21 April 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam – Paper-1 (General Studies, Common) | 7 June 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam – Paper-2 (Subject-Specific) | 28 June 2026 (revised from 27 June 2026) |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 17 June 2026 (Joint Prelim key covering GAS, GCS, Accounts Officer, ACF/RFO) |
Note: GPSC issued a separate notice shifting the subject-specific Paper-2 date for Accounts Officer, ACF, and RFO candidates from 27 June to 28 June 2026 to avoid schedule conflicts for candidates appearing in more than one exam.
How to Download the GPSC Accounts Officer Provisional Answer Key PDF
This section walks through the exact steps to access and download the official answer key PDF from the GPSC website.
- Visit the official GPSC website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
- Go to the "Answer Key" section, or check "Latest News/Events" on the homepage
- Locate the link for "Provisional Key (Prelim) – Accounts Officer, Advt No. 04/2026-27"
- Click to open or download the PDF (document code PAK-04-06-2026-27)
- Compare the listed correct answers with your recorded responses on your OMR sheet
How to Raise an Objection Against the GPSC Answer Key
This section explains the standard process GPSC follows for candidates who wish to challenge a specific answer in the provisional key.
GPSC opens a fixed objection window shortly after releasing a provisional answer key. During this period, candidates who believe an answer is incorrect can formally raise a challenge, provided they follow the prescribed format.
- Objections must be submitted only through the official online format on the GPSC portal
- Each disputed answer requires valid supporting documents or authoritative references
- An objection fee per question may apply, as specified in the official notification
- Objections must be submitted within the deadline - late submissions are not considered
- Only objections referenced against the Master Question Paper and provisional key are accepted; unrelated suggestions are not entertained
What Happens After the Final Answer Key Is Released?
This section outlines the stages that follow once GPSC finalizes the answer key after reviewing objections.
- Final Answer Key Released: GPSC evaluates all valid objections and publishes the binding Final Answer Key.
- Preliminary Result Declared: Scores are calculated using the Final Answer Key, and the list of candidates qualifying for the Main Exam is published.
- Main Written Examination: Qualified candidates appear for the descriptive Main Exam, which carries actual merit weightage.
- Interview/Final Selection: The final merit list is prepared based on Main Exam performance (and interview, where applicable).