The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the MPSC LDCE Paper 1 and Paper 2 Final Answer Keys 2026 on 23rd June 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) can now download the final answer key PDFs for both papers, verify their responses, and estimate their expected scores. The answer keys cover two separate sets of roll numbers - Paper 1 covers 1547871 to 154787100 and Paper 2 covers 154787101 to 154787200. Questions marked with the # symbol have been officially cancelled and will be excluded from evaluation in both papers.
MPSC LDCE Final Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
The table below provides an at-a-glance summary of all critical details for both the MPSC LDCE Paper 1 and Paper 2 Final Answer Keys 2026. Candidates can use this to quickly confirm release dates, roll number ranges, and download information for each paper.
| Detail | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | MPSC - Maharashtra Public Service Commission | MPSC - Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
| Examination Name | LDCE - Limited Departmental Competitive Examination | LDCE - Limited Departmental Competitive Examination |
| Answer Key Type | Final Answer Key | Final Answer Key |
| Release Date | 23rd June 2026 | 23rd June 2026 |
| Roll Numbers Covered | 1547871 to 154787100 | 154787101 to 154787200 |
| Total Roll Numbers | 100 | 100 |
| Cancelled Questions | Questions marked with # are cancelled | Questions marked with # are cancelled |
| Document Format |
Direct Download Links - MPSC LDCE Final Answer Key 2026 PDF
Candidates can download the official MPSC LDCE Final Answer Key PDFs for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 directly using the authorised links below. Always download from official or authorised sources to ensure you are viewing the correct and most up-to-date version of the answer key.
Click Here: Download Paper 1 Answer Key PDF
Click Here: Download Paper 2 Answer Key PDF
Cancelled Questions in MPSC LDCE Paper 1 and Paper 2 Final Answer Key 2026
Both the Paper 1 and Paper 2 final answer keys include a notice about cancelled questions. Understanding this cancellation policy is critical before calculating your score, as cancelled questions are excluded entirely from the evaluation process.
In both official PDFs, the following notice appears in Marathi: "# ने दर्शविलेले प्रश्न रद्द करण्यात आलेले आहेत", which translates to: "Questions indicated with the # symbol have been cancelled."
Key points about cancelled questions:
- Any question preceded by the # symbol in the answer key is officially void for all candidates.
- These questions are not evaluated and do not affect any candidate's score negatively.
- As per standard MPSC practice, either marks for cancelled questions are granted to all candidates, or the total score is recalculated on a revised total excluding those questions.
- This policy applies equally to both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Candidates should download the official PDFs to identify the exact question numbers cancelled in each paper.
How to Download MPSC LDCE Paper 1 and Paper 2 Final Answer Key 2026
Accessing the official MPSC LDCE Final Answer Key PDFs for both papers is a straightforward process. Follow the steps below to download the correct answer key for your paper and begin verifying your responses.
- Visit the official MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in or use the direct PDF links provided above.
- Go to the Answer Key or Notifications section.
- Search for "LDCE Final Answer Key 2026" and select either Paper 1 or Paper 2 as applicable.
- Click on the respective PDF link to open or download the document.
- Confirm that your roll number appears within the listed range for that paper.
- Cross-check your answers question by question with the final answer key.
- Identify and skip all questions marked with # as they have been cancelled.
- Calculate your estimated score using the official MPSC LDCE marking scheme.
How to Calculate Your Expected Score
After downloading the final answer key for your paper, you can follow a systematic method to arrive at your estimated score. Here is a clear, step-by-step approach for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 candidates.
- Step 1: Note down all the answers you marked during the examination.
- Step 2: Identify questions marked with # in the answer key and exclude them entirely from your calculation.
- Step 3: For all remaining questions, compare your response to the correct answer in the final key.
- Step 4: Add the allotted marks for every correct response as per the MPSC LDCE marking scheme.
- Step 5: If negative marking applies, deduct the specified marks for each incorrect answer.
- Step 6: Total your marks to arrive at your estimated final score for the respective paper.
