The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has published provisional answer keys for the preliminary stage of four separate recruitment examinations, all dated 9 July 2026 on the commission's official news and events page (gpsc.gujarat.gov.in). The releases cover posts in government polytechnics, government arts/science/commerce colleges, labour services, and forest services. Candidates who appeared for these preliminary exams can now check their provisional keys and, where applicable, follow the objection process specified in each individual notice.
Overview: GPSC Provisional Answer Keys Released on 9 July 2026
| Post / Subject | Exam Stage | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer, Architecture, Government Polytechnics, GES, Class-2 | Provisional Key (Prelim) | 9 July 2026 |
| Assistant Professor, Philosophy, Government Arts, Science & Commerce College, GES, Class-2 | Provisional Key (Prelim) | 9 July 2026 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Gujarat Labour Services, Class-1 | Provisional Key (Prelim) | 9 July 2026 |
| Assistant Conservator of Forest and Range Forest Officer, Class-2 (Paper-2) | Provisional Key (Prelim) - Paper 2 | 9 July 2026 |
Post-Wise Details
1. Lecturer, Architecture (Advt. No. 70/2025-26)
GPSC has released the provisional preliminary answer key for the post of Lecturer in Architecture at Government Polytechnics, under the Gujarat Educational Service (GES), Class-2 cadre. This recruitment falls under the Special Recruitment for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Second Attempt category.
Direct to view GPSC Lecturer, Architecture (Advt. No. 70/2025-26) Provisional Answer Key 2026
2. Assistant Professor, Philosophy (Advt. No. 88/2025-26)
The provisional answer key has also been published for Assistant Professor in Philosophy at Government Arts, Science & Commerce Colleges, under GES Class-2. Like the Lecturer post above, this is part of the Special Recruitment (PwD) Second Attempt drive.
Direct to view GPSC Lecturer, Architecture (Advt. No. 70/2025-26) Provisional Answer Key 2026
3. Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Advt. No. 97/2025-26)
Candidates who appeared for the preliminary exam for Assistant Commissioner of Labour under Gujarat Labour Services, Class-1, can now check the provisional key released under the Special Recruitment (PwD) Second Attempt category.
Direct to view GPSC Lecturer, Architecture (Advt. No. 70/2025-26) Provisional Answer Key 2026
4. Assistant Conservator of Forest & Range Forest Officer (Advt. No. 3/2026-27)
For the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO), Class-2 recruitment, GPSC has released the provisional key specifically for Paper-2 of the preliminary examination.
Direct to view GPSC Lecturer, Architecture (Advt. No. 70/2025-26) Provisional Answer Key 2026
What Is a Provisional Answer Key?
A provisional answer key is a preliminary set of answers published by the exam-conducting authority soon after an objective-type exam. It allows candidates to estimate their likely score and gives them a window to raise objections before the commission finalizes and publishes the official answer key used for actual evaluation.
How to Check Your GPSC Answer Key
- Visit the official GPSC website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in.
- Go to the "News & Events" section on the homepage.
- Locate the relevant entry by advertisement number (70/2025-26, 88/2025-26, 97/2025-26, or 3/2026-27) and date (9 July 2026).
- Click on the notice link to open the detailed PDF/page for that specific post.
- Download the provisional answer key and match it against your recorded responses.
Objection Process - Check the Official Notice for Exact Details
GPSC typically allows a limited window for candidates to raise objections against a provisional answer key, usually requiring a prescribed format and, in many cases, supporting evidence or a nominal fee per question challenged. However, the exact objection deadline, fee (if any), and submission format for each of these four notices are specified only within their individual detail pages. Candidates should open the specific official link for their post (see below) and follow the instructions exactly as stated, since these can vary between notices.
Important Links
- Official GPSC News & Events Page: Check Here
- Official Website: Check Here
