APSC Forest Ranger Answer Key 2026 (Botany and Zoology) – Raise Objection till 07.09.2026

Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the provisional Answer Keys for Botany and Zoology of the OMR based Screening Test (MCQ) held on 03.09.2026 for the post of Forest Ranger in the Assam Forest Service under the Environment and Forests Department, Assam (Advt. No. 22/2025 dated 16.06.2025). The keys are available on the Commission’s website, and candidates who wish to challenge any answer may submit their claim with authentic supporting sources through the online objection link on or before 07.09.2026.

APSC Forest Ranger Answer Key 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Subject-wise Answer Key Download

Note: APSC has issued the Forest Ranger provisional answer keys subject-wise in separate notifications. This post covers the Botany and Zoology keys. Keys for General Knowledge and for Agriculture, Computer Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Mathematics and Statistics were notified separately and are listed on the same APSC Answer Keys page.

Objection Fee

The notification does not mention any fee for submitting a claim or objection against the provisional answer keys, so no objection fee table is shown here. Candidates should check the objection portal itself before submitting, in case a fee is levied at that stage.

How to Raise an Objection Against the Answer Key

1. Visit the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in and open the Answer Keys section from the Important Links panel.
2. Download the Botany or Zoology provisional answer key PDF and match it against your question booklet series (A, B, C or D).
3. Open the Click to Submit Objections link shown against the Forest Ranger notification on the same page.
4. Log in by selecting the Advertisement Number and Post Name, then entering your Roll Number, Date of Birth (dd-mm-yyyy), registered mobile number and the captcha text.
5. Enter your objection question-wise, attach the authentic source that substantiates your claim, submit it on or before 07.09.2026 and save a copy of the acknowledgement.

Note: No petition regarding a claim or objection sent by email or in hard copy will be considered. Claims that are not supported by an authentic source, or that merely refer to a website or an unspecified document, will not be entertained.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Do not compare your answers against the wrong booklet series — the Botany and Zoology keys are published series-wise (A, B, C, D) and the question order differs between them.
• Do not submit an objection without an authentic supporting source; APSC has stated plainly that unsupported claims will not be entertained.
• Do not cite a website link or an unspecified document as your source — the notification says such references will be rejected.
• Do not email your objection or post a hard copy to the Commission; only the online objection link is accepted.
• Do not wait until the last hour of 07.09.2026 — objection portals often slow down or close exactly at the deadline.
• Do not treat this key as final; marks are awarded on the final answer key published after all claims are examined.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which APSC answer key has been released now?
APSC has released the provisional answer keys for Botany and Zoology of the Forest Ranger Screening Test held under Advt. No. 22/2025.

2. When was the Forest Ranger Screening Test held?
The OMR based Screening Test (MCQ) was held on 03.09.2026.

3. Is this a provisional or a final answer key?
It is a provisional answer key, and it may change after the Commission examines the claims received.

4. What is the last date to submit an objection?
Objections must be submitted on or before 07.09.2026 through the link provided on the official APSC website.

5. Is there any fee for raising an objection?
The notification does not specify any objection fee; candidates should verify this on the objection portal before submitting.

6. What do I need to log in to the objection portal?
You need to select the advertisement number and post name, then enter your roll number, date of birth in dd-mm-yyyy format, your registered mobile number and the captcha text.

7. Will an objection sent by email or by post be accepted?
No — the notification states that no petition through email or hard copy regarding a claim or objection will be considered.

8. Where are the answer keys for the other Forest Ranger subjects?
The keys for General Knowledge and for Agriculture, Computer Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Mathematics and Statistics were issued in separate notifications and are listed on the APSC Answer Keys page.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.