Overview

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially released the provisional answer keys for the Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical) screening test. This examination was conducted for recruitment under the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, Assam, as per the notification issued under Advertisement No. 31/2025. Candidates who appeared for the OMR-based MCQ test held on 27 September 2026 can now verify their responses against the published keys.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates are required to cross-verify their marked responses with the official provisional answer keys provided by the commission.
• Applicants must identify any discrepancies in the provided answers based on their own study materials or standard textbooks.
• Objections regarding the answer keys must be submitted through the designated online portal provided by the APSC.
• Supporting documentation or authentic sources must be attached to validate any claims made during the objection process.
• Candidates should ensure that all submissions are completed before the specified deadline of 01 October 2026.
• It is essential to monitor the official website for any subsequent updates or the release of the final answer key.

Why Check

Reviewing the provisional answer key allows candidates to estimate their performance and calculate potential scores before the final results are declared. This transparency ensures that any errors in the initial key can be rectified through the formal objection process, maintaining the integrity of the selection procedure.

Important Dates

• Exam Date: 27 September 2026
• Answer Key Notification: 28 September 2026
• Last Date for Objections: 01 October 2026

Quick Facts

• Organization: APSC
• Department: PHE Department, Assam
• Exam Type: OMR-based Screening Test
• Status: Provisional Answer Key Released

• Post: Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical)
• Department: Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, Assam

1. Navigate to the official Assam Public Service Commission website at www.apsc.nic.in.
2. Locate the section dedicated to answer keys or recent notifications for Advt. No. 31/2025.
3. Download the provisional answer key PDF files for both Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (Engineering).
4. Compare your OMR responses with the official keys to estimate your score.
5. If you find any discrepancies, follow the instructions on the portal to submit your objections.
6. Ensure all claims are supported by authentic sources, as references to generic websites will not be accepted.
7. Submit your objections through the official online link before the deadline of 01 October 2026.
8. Keep a digital or printed copy of your submission for future reference.