The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key 2026 for the recruitment examination for the post of Research Assistant in the Planning Department, Government of Manipur, on contract basis. The examination was held on 25th September 2026, and the Provisional Answer Keys for both Paper-I and Paper-II were published on the same day through Notification No. 7/4/2026-MPSC (DR). Candidates who appeared in the exam can now check the answer key and submit claims or objections online between 28th September 2026 and 2nd October 2026.
This article gives you the complete, verified details of the MPSC Research Assistant Provisional Answer Key 2026, including important dates, the objection process, required documents, fee details, and the full Paper-I and Paper-II answer keys for all four booklet series (A, B, C, D).
MPSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Notification No. | 7/4/2026-MPSC (DR) |
| Notification Date | 25th September 2026 |
| Post Name | Research Assistant, Planning Department, Government of Manipur (Contract Basis) |
| Exam Date | 25th September 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional Answer Key Released |
| Papers Covered | Paper-I and Paper-II |
| Objection Window | 28th September 2026 to 2nd October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 300/- per question (online payment) |
| Official Weblink for Objections | empsconline.gov.in/CandidateCentre/ViewQues.aspx |
| Official Website | mpscmanipur.gov.in / empsconline.gov.in |
MPSC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- Exam Date: 25th September 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: 25th September 2026
- Objection Window Opens: 28th September 2026
- Objection Window Closes: 2nd October 2026, up to 5:00 PM
MPSC Research Assistant Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Direct Link
Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) Research Assistant Provisional Answer Key 2026, released for the Planning Department contract-basis exam held on 25th September 2026, including Paper-I and Paper-II answer keys for all series, how to raise objections, required documents, fee, and important dates
- Direct Link to Check MPSC Research Assistant Notification for Answer Key 2026
- Direct Link to Check MPSC Research Assistant Provisional Answer Key 2026
MPSC Research Assistant Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Key Highlights
The Provisional Answer Key has been issued as Annexure-I to Notification No. 7/4/2026-MPSC (DR) dated 25th September 2026, and it is signed and dated by the Commission on 25.09.2026. The answer key is provided separately for Paper-I and Paper-II, and for each paper, answers are listed against four booklet series: Series A, Series B, Series C, and Series D. Each paper contains 100 questions.
- The answer key is available for candidates of the Research Assistant recruitment exam under the Planning Department, Government of Manipur.
- Answers are provided question-wise for all four series so that candidates can match the answer against the series of the question booklet they received in the exam hall.
- The answer key released on 25th September 2026 is provisional, meaning it is subject to change based on objections raised by candidates and the Commission's final review.
Important Note on Question Numbers Before Raising an Objection
The Commission has clearly stated that irrespective of the Question Booklet Series (A, B, C, or D) allotted to a candidate during the exam, claims and objections to the Answer Key must be submitted only with reference to the question numbers given in the Specimen Question Booklets uploaded on the Commission's website (enclosed as Annexure-II for Paper-I and Annexure-III for Paper-II). Candidates should carefully match their question numbers to the Specimen Question Booklet before raising an objection, since submissions referencing the wrong question numbers are liable to be rejected.
Who Can Raise Objections to the MPSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026
Only candidates who actually appeared in the recruitment examination for the post of Research Assistant, Planning Department, held on 25th September 2026, are eligible to submit claims and objections to the Provisional Answer Key.
How to Raise an Objection to the MPSC Research Assistant Answer Key 2026
Candidates who wish to challenge the Provisional Answer Key must follow the process below through the official weblink.
- Visit the official objection weblink: empsconline.gov.in/CandidateCentre/ViewQues.aspx
- Enter the required login details - Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Once the details are submitted, the question selected by the candidate for raising a claim or objection, along with the corresponding Provisional Answer Key, will be displayed on screen.
- Select the answer option that the candidate considers correct, and provide a written justification for the claim.
- Mention supporting details in the justification, such as the relevant textbook or authentic source, the book title, and the page number. Claims or objections supported by inadequate evidence are liable to be rejected.
- Upload the supporting document as a PDF file only (no other file format is accepted). Objections submitted without this supporting PDF will not be entertained.
- Pay the prescribed objection fee of Rs. 300/- per question through the online payment link that appears before final submission.
- Submit the objection. No other mode of submission of objections or payment of fees will be entertained, except through this weblink.
Documents and Details Required for MPSC Answer Key Objection
- Application Number (used for the Research Assistant exam)
- Date of Birth
- Supporting evidence in PDF format (textbook name, author/publisher, page number, or other authentic source proving the claimed answer)
- Online payment of Rs. 300/- per question objection
MPSC Research Assistant Answer Key Objection Fee
Candidates challenging the Provisional Answer Key must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred only) per question, payable only through the online mode. The payment link is displayed before the final submission of each objection.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Objections and claims will be accepted only from candidates who appeared in the 25th September 2026 Research Assistant examination.
- Always refer to the question numbers in the Specimen Question Booklets (Annexure-II and Annexure-III), not the series booklet number allotted during the exam.
- Objections must be supported with authentic proof - book title, author, or publication with the exact page number - or they may be rejected.
- Only PDF files are accepted as supporting documents; no other file extension will be allowed.
- The objection fee must be paid online; no other mode of payment is accepted.
- The objection window closes on 2nd October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Objections submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
- The Final Answer Key will be prepared after examining all valid claims and objections received within the stipulated window.