
MPSC Group B Prelims Answer Key 2026 Out (unofficially): For the candidates who took the MPSC Group B Prelims Exam 2026, Physics Wallah has released the MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026 unofficially, and the official answer key is expected to be released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission in the second week of January 2026 on the official website www.mpsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the Maharashtra Group B Services Preliminary Examination 2025 can use the response sheet PDF to verify correct answers
The MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026 will contain correct responses for all MCQs asked in the prelims exam across subjects, including History, Geography, Economy, Polity, General Science, Current Affairs, IQ & Arithmetic.
| MPSC Group B Prelims Answer Key 2026 Overview | |
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam | MPSC Group B Prelims 2025 |
| Posts | State Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Police Sub-Inspector |
| Vacancies | 282 |
| Exam Mode | Offline – MCQ |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Negative Marking | Yes (0.25 marks) |
| MPSC Group B Answer Key Release | 2nd week of January 2026 |
| Selection Stages | Prelims, Mains, Physical Test & Interview |
| Official Website | www.mpsc.gov.in |
The MPSC Group B Prelims Answer Key 2026 PDF by PW is made available below, and the official response sheet will soon be provided on the official website. Candidates can download the Response Sheet PDF and match their answers to estimate their tentative score.
MPSC Group B Answer Key 2026 PDF Download Link (Unofficially)
Once released, candidates will be able to:
download the pdf
match answers
calculate marks as per marking scheme
raise objections (if any)
Follow the steps below:
Visit the official website — www.mpsc.gov.in
Go to Latest Updates / Answer Keys Section
Click MPSC Group B Prelims Answer Key 2026
Download the Response Sheet PDF
Match your answers & calculate marks
Total Questions - 100
Marks per Correct Answer - +1
Negative Marking - –0.25
Unattempted Questions - 0
| Step | Details |
| Correct Answers | × 1 |
| Wrong Answers | × 0.25 (deducted) |
| Final Score | Correct Marks − Negative Marks |
Example Calculation
Attempted Questions — 70
Incorrect Answers — 12
Correct = 58
Marks = 58 × 1 = 58
Negative = 12 × 0.25 = 3
Final Score = 58 − 3 = 55 Marks
If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the MPSC Group B Prelims Answer Key 2026, they may:
submit objections within the official time window
attach valid proof/reference
pay objection fee (if applicable)
After review, the final answer key will be released, followed by:
Prelims Result
Merit List
Selection for Mains
Candidates scoring equal to or above the expected cut-off will be shortlisted for:
1️. Mains Examination
2️. Physical Test (for PSI Post)
3️. Interview Round