
KPSC Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) Provisional Answer Key 2026 Released | Download Question Paper & Answer Key @ keralapsc.gov.in
Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the Provisional Answer Key for the Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) examination conducted on 22 July 2026. The answer key has been published for the post of Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) under Category Code 541/2025 and 697/2025 in the Inspector of Factories department.
Candidates who appeared for the examination can download the Provisional Answer Key from the official website of KPSC. The answer key is available for Question Paper Code 68-2026 with Question Booklet Alpha Code A, B, C & D. Candidates can also download the OMR Question Paper for reference. The commission will accept complaints on the answer key within the stipulated time before publishing the Final Answer Key.
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About KPSC
Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. The Commission is responsible for conducting examinations and selecting candidates for various civil services and posts under the Government of Kerala.
KPSC conducts recruitment examinations for various departments of the Kerala government. The Commission ensures a fair and transparent selection process for all candidates aspiring to serve in the state government and follows the reservation policies as per Government of Kerala norms.
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ASSISTANT ENGINEER (MECHANICAL) Answer Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) |
| Department | Inspector of Factories |
| Category Code | 541/2025, 697/2025 |
| Question Paper Code | 68-2026 |
| Question Paper Medium | English |
| Exam Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Time Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional Answer Key |
| Official Website | www.keralapsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Examination Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | To be notified |
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Exam Pattern Details
- Total Questions: 100 (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Time Duration: 90 Minutes
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Marking Scheme:
- Each correct answer: 1 mark
- Each wrong answer: 1/3 mark deducted (Negative marking)
- No negative marking for unattended questions
- Question Booklet Versions: Alpha Code A, B, C & D
Answer Key Details
Question Paper Code: 68-2026
Set A - Correct Answers:
- 1. D, 2. C, 3. A, 4. B, 5. D, 6. C, 7. A, 8. D, 9. B, 10. C
- 11. B, 12. D, 13. C, 14. A, 15. D, 16. C, 17. A, 18. C, 19. D, 20. C
- 21. C, 22. A, 23. C, 24. D, 25. C, 26. A, 27. D, 28. C, 29. D, 30. B
- 31. A, 32. B, 33. C, 34. D, 35. A, 36. A, 37. B, 38. D, 39. B, 40. A
- 41. A, 42. C, 43. D, 44. A, 45. C, 46. A, 47. C, 48. A, 49. C, 50. C
- 51. A, 52. B, 53. A, 54. A, 55. B, 56. C, 57. A, 58. D, 59. A, 60. B
- 61. C, 62. B, 63. A, 64. B, 65. A, 66. B, 67. B, 68. A, 69. A, 70. D
- 71. C, 72. C, 73. C, 74. B, 75. D, 76. B, 77. B, 78. D, 79. C, 80. D
- 81. C, 82. B, 83. A, 84. B, 85. B, 86. D, 87. C, 88. A, 89. A, 90. A
- 91. C, 92. D, 93. C, 94. B, 95. D, 96. C, 97. C, 98. B, 99. D, 100. B
- 1. C, 2. A, 3. B, 4. D, 5. B, 6. A, 7. D, 8. B, 9. D, 10. A
- 11. B, 12. C, 13. D, 14. C, 15. C, 16. C, 17. C, 18. A, 19. D, 20. A
- 21. A, 22. C, 23. A, 24. C, 25. D, 26. B, 27. D, 28. D, 29. C, 30. B
- 31. B, 32. B, 33. D, 34. A, 35. B, 36. B, 37. D, 38. B, 39. B, 40. D
- 41. A, 42. A, 43. B, 44. A, 45. B, 46. A, 47. A, 48. C, 49. B, 50. D
- 51. C, 52. B, 53. B, 54. B, 55. A, 56. B, 57. C, 58. C, 59. A, 60. D
- 61. A, 62. A, 63. A, 64. D, 65. A, 66. B, 67. C, 68. C, 69. A, 70. B
- 71. D, 72. D, 73. B, 74. A, 75. C, 76. B, 77. C, 78. B, 79. C, 80. A
- 81. C, 82. D, 83. B, 84. D, 85. A, 86. D, 87. A, 88. B, 89. D, 90. C
- 91. A, 92. A, 93. C, 94. B, 95. C, 96. D, 97. C, 98. B, 99. D, 100. B
- 1. A, 2. B, 3. D, 4. C, 5. C, 6. B, 7. C, 8. A, 9. B, 10. C
- 11. D, 12. A, 13. A, 14. C, 15. A, 16. C, 17. D, 18. C, 19. C, 20. C
- 21. C, 22. C, 23. D, 24. C, 25. B, 26. B, 27. C, 28. A, 29. C, 30. C
- 31. D, 32. C, 33. A, 34. A, 35. C, 36. B, 37. C, 38. C, 39. C, 40. A
- 41. B, 42. A, 43. A, 44. D, 45. A, 46. D, 47. D, 48. B, 49. A, 50. C
- 51. C, 52. B, 53. A, 54. C, 55. A, 56. B, 57. A, 58. A, 59. A, 60. A
- 61. A, 62. B, 63. B, 64. A, 65. C, 66. B, 67. A, 68. B, 69. A, 70. B
- 71. D, 72. C, 73. A, 74. B, 75. C, 76. C, 77. C, 78. B, 79. C, 80. B
- 81. B, 82. C, 83. C, 84. D, 85. A, 86. D, 87. B, 88. D, 89. C, 90. C
- 91. D, 92. A, 93. C, 94. D, 95. C, 96. C, 97. C, 98. D, 99. D, 100. C
- 1. B, 2. D, 3. D, 4. A, 5. A, 6. D, 7. B, 8. C, 9. C, 10. B
- 11. D, 12. C, 13. C, 14. A, 15. A, 16. C, 17. A, 18. C, 19. C, 20. C
- 21. D, 22. C, 23. D, 24. C, 25. C, 26. D, 27. C, 28. B, 29. A, 30. A
- 31. D, 32. A, 33. B, 34. B, 35. D, 36. C, 37. A, 38. A, 39. A, 40. C
- 41. B, 42. A, 43. B, 44. D, 45. D, 46. B, 47. B, 48. A, 49. A, 50. B
- 51. A, 52. B, 53. C, 54. C, 55. A, 56. D, 57. A, 58. B, 59. C, 60. B
- 61. B, 62. C, 63. C, 64. B, 65. B, 66. A, 67. D, 68. B, 69. D, 70. C
- 71. A, 72. B, 73. A, 74. D, 75. D, 76. B, 77. A, 78. B, 79. C, 80. D
- 81. C, 82. A, 83. C, 84. B, 85. C, 86. D, 87. B, 88. D, 89. C, 90. B
- 91. A, 92. C, 93. A, 94. D, 95. C, 96. A, 97. C, 98. B, 99. C, 100. B
Important Instructions for Candidates
- This is a Provisional Answer Key. Candidates can raise objections/challenges against the answer key within the stipulated time.
- The Final Answer Key will be published in the Bulletin and website after considering the valid complaints received from candidates within the stipulated time.
- Complaints received after the publication of Final Answer Key will not be entertained.
- Candidates must check the official website for the last date to submit objections.
- The answer key is available for all four versions of the Question Booklet (Alpha Code A, B, C & D).
- Candidates should verify their answers with the corresponding set (A/B/C/D) of the answer key.
- The OMR Question Paper is also available for download along with the answer key.
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Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
| Download Answer Key (Set A-D) | Download PDF |
| Download Question Paper (Set A) | Download PDF |
| Help Desk Email | As per official website |
| Help Line Number | As per official website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where can I download the KPSC Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) Provisional Answer Key?
- You can download the Provisional Answer Key from the official website of Kerala Public Service Commission at www.keralapsc.gov.in. The answer key is available under the Answer Key section for Question Paper Code 68-2026.
- The Question Paper Code is 68-2026 and the examination was conducted on 22 July 2026. The exam had 100 questions with a duration of 90 minutes.
- Yes, there is negative marking. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and for each wrong answer, 1/3 mark will be deducted. No negative marking for unattended questions.
- Yes, the Final Answer Key will be published in the Bulletin and website after considering the valid complaints received from candidates within the stipulated time. Complaints received after the publication of Final Answer Key will not be entertained.
- Candidates can raise objections by submitting complaints to the commission within the stipulated time. The details for submitting objections will be available on the official website. Only valid complaints with proper justification will be considered for modification in the Final Answer Key.
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