The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the first provisional answer key for the computer-based Combined Screening Test for the posts of Assistant Professor (Finance), Maharashtra Education Service, Group-A (Collegiate Branch) under Advertisement No. 114/2023, and Lecturer (Finance), Maharashtra Education Service, Group-B (Collegiate Branch) under Advertisement No. 115/2023. The screening test was held on 14 August 2026, and the answer key was published on 17 August 2026. Candidates can raise objections to the answer key online only, up to 22 August 2026.
This article covers the official MPSC Assistant Professor and Lecturer (Finance) answer key 2026, important dates, the objection process, and the complete question-wise answer key table as released in the official notification.
MPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam Name | Computer-Based Combined Screening Test for Assistant Professor (Finance) & Lecturer (Finance), Maharashtra Education Service (Collegiate Branch) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 114/2023 (Assistant Professor, Finance, Group-A) & 115/2023 (Lecturer, Finance, Group-B) |
| Subject | Subject-related component |
| Exam Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | First (provisional) Answer Key |
| Answer Key Release Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Total Questions in Answer Key | 100 |
| Objection Submission Mode | Online only, as per procedure notified on 17 November 2021 and 1 July 2022 |
| Last Date to Raise Objection | 22 August 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MPSC Assistant Professor & Lecturer (Finance) Screening Test | 14 August 2026 |
| First Answer Key Published | 17 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections Online | 22 August 2026 |
MPSC Assistant Professor & Lecturer (Finance) Answer Key 2026: Key Highlights
- This is the first (provisional) answer key, not the final answer key.
- The answer key covers 100 questions, identified by a Master Question Number and a unique Question ID.
- The answer key lists the correct option (1, 2, 3, or 4) for each question.
- Candidates who disagree with any answer can raise an objection through the prescribed online process only.
- Objections submitted through any method other than the specified online procedure, or received after 22 August 2026, will not be considered.
How to Check the MPSC Assistant Professor & Lecturer (Finance) Answer Key
- Visit the official MPSC website.
- Go to the section listing answer keys/results for recent examinations.
- Locate the answer key for Advt. No. 114/2023 & 115/2023 — Assistant Professor (Finance) & Lecturer (Finance), dated 17 August 2026.
- Open the answer key and match your Question ID/booklet with the Master Question Number to find the correct answer for each question.
- Refer to the complete answer key table below for quick reference.
How to Raise an Objection Against the Answer Key
MPSC has specified that objections to this answer key must be submitted only through the prescribed online method, following the procedure notified in the public notices dated 17 November 2021 and 1 July 2022.
- Objections must be submitted online through the official MPSC portal, following the notified procedure.
- Objections submitted through any other method or format will not be accepted.
- Only objections received by MPSC on or before 22 August 2026 will be considered.
Important Instructions
- This is a provisional (first) answer key; it may be revised before the final answer key is issued.
- Candidates should verify their own Question ID against the Master Question Number in the table below.
- Objections outside the specified online method or submitted after the deadline will not be entertained.
- Candidates should keep checking the official MPSC website for further updates, including the final answer key and result.
