GPSC Accounts Officer Provisional Key (Prelim) 2026 - Download PDF and Objection Process

Age

Age limits are not specified in this provisional key notice. Refer to the official advertisement documents for age criteria per post.

Eligibility details

• This notice relates to the provisional answer key for the Accounts Officer recruitment under GPSC Advertisement Nos. 04/2026-27 (Accounts Officer, Class-1, Gujarat Accounts Service) and related posts listed in the notification. For specific eligibility conditions per post, refer to the official GPSC Advertisement documents.

Important Dates

• Online Application Window: 07-04-2026 to 21-04-2026
• Preliminary Exam - Paper-1 (General Studies): 07-06-2026
• Preliminary Exam - Paper-2 (Subject-Specific): 28-06-2026 (revised from 27-06-2026)
• Provisional Answer Key Released: 17-06-2026
• Public notice shifting Paper-2 date for Accounts Officer/ACF/RFO: 27-06-2026 to 28-06-2026
• Provisional Key release date (for this Key): 30-06-2026
• Final Key and Results: to be announced after objections

Application Fees

No application fees are described in this provisional key notice. For fee details, consult the corresponding GPSC notification documents.

How to download the Provisional Answer Key

Steps

1. Visit the official GPSC website: gpsc.gujarat.gov.in
2. Navigate to the Answer Key or Latest News/Events section
3. Look for the link titled “Provisional Key (Prelim) - Accounts Officer, Advt No. 04/2026-27” and open the PDF (document code PAK-04-06-2026-27)
4. Compare the listed correct answers with your responses on the OMR sheet

How to raise objections

• Objections must be submitted only through the official online format on the GPSC portal.
• Each disputed answer requires valid supporting documents or references.
• An objection fee per question may apply as specified in the notification.
• Objections must be submitted within the deadline; late submissions are not considered.
• Only objections referenced against the Master Question Paper and provisional key are accepted; unrelated suggestions are not entertained.

What happens after the final key is released?

• Final Key Released: GPSC evaluates valid objections and publishes the binding Final Answer Key.
• Preliminary Result Declared: Scores are calculated using the Final Answer Key.
• Main Written Examination: Qualified candidates may appear for the descriptive Main Exam.
• Interview/Final Selection: Final merit list may include interview components where applicable.