The Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Common Educational Services (Written) Examination 2026. The answer key was published via Notification No. NPSC/CESE-12/AK/2021, dated 12th August 2026, allowing candidates to raise objections against any answer they believe is incorrect.
This article explains the important dates, how to file a complaint against the NPSC CESE answer key, the required format, and the list of subjects for which the answer key has been released.
Direct Link to Download NPSC CESE Answer Key 2026
NPSC CESE Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Kohima |
| Exam Name | Common Educational Services (Written) Examination 2026 |
| Notification No. | NPSC/CESE-12/AK/2021 |
| Notification Date | 12th August 2026 |
| Related Advertisement | NPSC-1/CESE-2026 dated 12th April 2026 |
| Related Addendum | Even number, dated 18th May 2026 |
| Governing Rule | NPSC (State Civil & Other Services) Recruitment (7th Amendment) Rules, 2017 |
| Complaint Last Date | 19th August 2026 |
NPSC CESE Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
- Advertisement Published: 12th April 2026
- Addendum Issued: 18th May 2026
- Answer Key Notification Issued: 12th August 2026
- Last Date to Submit Objections: On or before 19th August 2026
Subjects Covered in the NPSC CESE Answer Key 2026
The answer key has been released for the following subjects as part of the Common Educational Services (Written) Examination 2026:
- General Knowledge (Series A & B)
- General English
- Anthropology
- AO (Assistant Officer / Optional paper)
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environment Science
- Geography
- Geology
- Hindi
- History
- Maths
- Maths GT
- Pedagogy of Science
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Tenyidie
- Zoology
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How to File a Complaint Against the NPSC Answer Key
Candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key must follow the Commission's prescribed process strictly. Complaints not meeting these requirements will not be entertained.
Step-by-Step Process
- Prepare a written application addressed to the Secretary, NPSC.
- Fill in the objection using the format given in Annexure I (cover sheet) and Annexure II (question-wise objection table).
- Clearly mention your name, roll number, question number(s), subject, and series (A/B) of the question booklet.
- Attach the source of justification supporting your claimed answer.
- Submit the complaint in both hard copy and soft copy, along with a printed copy in Microsoft Word format, as required by Annexure I.
- Submit the complete application to the Commission on or before 19th August 2026.
Required Details as per Annexure I (Complaint Format)
- Name of Examination
- Advertisement No. and Date
- Name of Candidate
- Roll No.
- Subject
- Series of Question Booklet
- Justification Furnished
- Printed Copies in Microsoft Word
- Contact No.
- Address
- Signature
Required Details as per Annexure II (Question-wise Table)
| Sl No. | Contested Question Number | Series A/B | Answer Key of Commission | Candidate's Answer Key | Justification by Candidate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be filled by the candidate for each contested question | |||||
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Important Instructions
- Complaints must be submitted as a written application only. Complaints sent through post, email, or any other means will not be entertained.
- Applications with incomplete details in any respect will not be entertained.
- Both hard copy and soft copy of the justification must be furnished.
- The decision of the Commission on the complaints shall be final. No further representation is permitted after the Commission's decision, based on the wording of the notification.
- The notification does not mention a fee for filing objections; if a fee applies, it is not available in this notification.
- The notification does not specify the mode of hard-copy submission (in person or by hand at NPSC office); this detail is not available in the official notification.
