MPSC Assistant Professor & Lecturer (Psychology) Answer Key 2026: Download and Raise Objections
First Answer Key Out for the 7 August Screening Test
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has published the first answer key for the combined screening test covering Assistant Professor, Psychology (Group-A, Advt. 114/2023) and Lecturer, Psychology (Group-B, Advt. 115/2023). Candidates who sat the 7 August 2026 test can raise objections online only, by 14 August 2026.
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Introduction
MPSC’s Combined Screening Test for the Psychology Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts wrapped up on 7 August 2026, and the commission moved quickly — the first (provisional) answer key was out just two days later. For candidates, the next few days matter most: this is the window to compare your recorded answers against the official key and, if needed, file a formal objection before it closes.
This page walks through how to download the answer key, how MPSC’s objection process actually works, and what happens next before the final key is released.
Key Details at a Glance
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam | Combined Screening Test — Assistant Professor & Lecturer (Psychology) |
| Advertisement Nos. | 114/2023 (Assistant Professor) & 115/2023 (Lecturer) |
| Exam Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | First (Provisional) |
| Answer Key Released | 9 August 2026 |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Objection Deadline | 14 August 2026 |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
How to Download the MPSC Answer Key 2026
The key is published as a PDF matched to Master Question Numbers, so candidates need their own test booklet’s Question ID handy to cross-check accurately.
- Go to the official MPSC website, mpsc.gov.in
- Open the Recruitment or Question Papers/Answer Keys section
- Find the notice for Advt. 114/2023 and 115/2023 — Combined Screening Test First Answer Key
- Download the PDF and match your booklet’s Question ID to the Master Question Number
- Save a copy for your records before the objection window closes
How to Raise an Objection
MPSC accepts objections in one format only: the online procedure specified in its notices dated 17 November 2021 and 1 July 2022. Objections sent by email, post, or any other channel are not entertained.
- Visit mpsc.gov.in and locate the online objection link tied to this answer key notice
- Enter objection details against the specific Question ID(s) you’re disputing, in the prescribed format
- Submit before the deadline — 14 August 2026
- Retain your submission confirmation
What Happens After the Objection Window
This first key is provisional. MPSC reviews all objections received before the deadline and then issues a final answer key, which forms the basis for the result. Only objections submitted through the correct online process and within the deadline are considered.
Why Choose This Opportunity
- A fast turnaround — the key was out just two days after the exam, giving candidates a longer effective review window
- A transparent, documented objection process tied to a fixed, published format
- Clear Question ID mapping makes it straightforward to verify your own responses
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the MPSC Psychology Assistant Professor / Lecturer answer key released?
The first answer key was released on 9 August 2026 for the screening test held on 7 August 2026.
What is the last date to raise an objection?
14 August 2026, and only through the online process specified by MPSC.
How many questions does the answer key cover?
100 questions from the subject-related (Psychology) paper.
Is this the final answer key?
No — this is the first, provisional key. A final key follows after objections are reviewed.
Can I email my objection to MPSC instead of using the online form?
No. MPSC only accepts objections submitted online in its prescribed format; any other mode is not considered.