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The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially published the final answer key for the Livestock Development Officer (LDO) and Assistant Commissioner (Animal Husbandry) examination. This release follows a thorough review process where the commission evaluated all valid objections submitted by candidates regarding the provisional answer key. The examination was conducted on 11th June 2026 as a computer-based test (CBT) to fill vacancies under the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development departments. Candidates who participated in this recruitment drive can now access the finalized answer key to verify their responses against the official keys. This document is crucial for candidates to estimate their performance and prepare for the subsequent stages of the selection process. The final key incorporates all necessary corrections and expert-verified adjustments, ensuring transparency in the evaluation. It is recommended that all candidates download the PDF version for their records, as it will serve as the definitive reference for the upcoming merit list and result declaration. The commission has provided the key in a structured format, mapping question IDs to the correct options, which helps in maintaining accuracy despite potential variations in question paper sets.

The selection process for the MPSC Livestock Development Officer and Assistant Commissioner posts involves a rigorous evaluation starting with a computer-based test (CBT). This test assesses candidates on general knowledge and subject-specific components related to animal husbandry and veterinary sciences. Following the examination, a provisional answer key is released to invite objections from candidates. Once the commission reviews these objections with the help of subject experts, a final answer key is published. The final merit list is then prepared based on the scores obtained in the CBT, considering the finalized answer key. Successful candidates are subsequently called for document verification and further stages as per the commission's recruitment policy.

The examination was conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 100 questions. The paper covered General Knowledge and subject-related components essential for the Livestock Development Officer and Assistant Commissioner roles. Each question was assigned a unique ID to ensure accurate mapping during the answer key verification process.