Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Two days after the exam, MPPSC has put out the provisional answer key for the State Forest Service Main Exam 2026 — “provisional” meaning this is the first version, which can still change if a candidate proves an answer wrong. One combined key covers all four question sets, A to D, across 150 questions. You get five days to file an objection, but the clock does not start on the day the key came out. It starts on the day MPPSC puts the objection link on its website, and as on 29.09.2026 that link had not yet appeared.
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Answer Key Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | State Forest Service Main Exam 2026 (राज्य वन सेवा मुख्य परीक्षा 2026) |
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Residency Area, Indore |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Notice No. 1305/69/2011/प-9 dated 29.09.2026, issued under Advertisement No. 30/2025 dated 31.12.2025 |
| Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional — the first version, which can still change after objections are examined |
| Papers Covered | Khand ‘A’ General Studies and Khand ‘B’ Forestry and General Science (“Khand” is simply the notification’s word for a section of the paper) |
| Sets Covered | Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D in one combined key, covering 150 questions |
| Issued By | Dr. V. K. Gupta, Exam Controller, MPPSC |
| Exam Date | 27.09.2026, held in a single session |
| Objection Window | 5 days, counted from the date the objection link goes live on the MPPSC website |
| Objection Fee | A prescribed fee is payable online; the notification does not state the amount |
| How to Object | Online only, through the link on mppsc.mp.gov.in, with documentary proof attached |
| Official Answer Key | Download Provisional Answer Key PDF |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 30/2025 issued | 31.12.2025 |
| Main Exam held | 27.09.2026 |
| Provisional answer key released | 29.09.2026 |
| Objection window opens | From the date the objection link appears on mppsc.mp.gov.in (not yet live) |
| Objection window closes | 5 days after that link goes live |
| Final answer key | Not specified in notification |
Objection Fee
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fee to raise an objection | Payable online along with the objection. The notification calls it the prescribed exam fee but does not print the amount — the figure will show on the objection link itself. |
| Refund if your objection is accepted | Not specified in notification |
How to Raise an Objection
- Download the provisional answer key PDF and check your set letter — A, B, C or D — on your question paper. All four sets sit in one table, so find your question number under your own set’s column, then read the answer in the ANS column at the end of that row.
- Note the exact question you disagree with and find printed proof for the answer you believe is right.
- Get your evidence ready. The notification makes five things compulsory: the name of the reference book, the author’s name, the exact page, the year of publication, and the edition or the attached document.
- Go to mppsc.mp.gov.in and open the objection link for this exam once it appears on the website.
- File the objection online, attach your proof, and pay the prescribed fee before the five days are up.
Note: Objections are accepted online only. Once the five days are over, MPPSC will not take objections from candidates of this exam, and the commission has said no correspondence on the matter will be entertained.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Provisional Answer Key (PDF) | Download Answer Key |
| Objection Link / Notice Board | MPPSC Notice Board |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending an objection with no proof behind it. MPPSC asks for certified references, and an objection that just says the answer looks wrong will not get you anywhere.
- Leaving out one of the five required details. Book name, author, page, publication year and edition or attached document are all compulsory, so missing even one can sink an otherwise good objection.
- Waiting for a fixed closing date to be announced. The five days run from the day the objection link appears, so check the MPPSC website daily rather than assuming you will be told.
- Filing on the last day. The fee has to go through as well, and a payment that fails at 11 pm leaves you no time to try again.
- Reading the wrong column. All four sets sit in the same table, and comparing your paper against another set’s numbering will make correct answers look wrong.
- Treating this key as final. Your score from it is only an estimate until MPPSC publishes the final key after objections are examined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has MPPSC released the State Forest Service Main Exam 2026 answer key?
Yes, the commission published the provisional answer key on 29.09.2026.
Which exam does this answer key belong to?
It is for the State Forest Service Main Exam 2026 held on 27.09.2026 in a single session, under Advertisement No. 30/2025.
Is this the final answer key?
No, it is provisional, which means answers can still change once MPPSC has examined the objections it receives.
Which sets and subjects does the key cover?
One combined key covers Sets A, B, C and D across 150 questions, for Khand ‘A’ General Studies and Khand ‘B’ Forestry and General Science.
How many days do I get to raise an objection?
Five days, counted from the date the objection link becomes available on the MPPSC website rather than from the answer key’s release date.
Is the objection link live right now?
Not yet — as of 29.09.2026 the answer key PDF is on the MPPSC site but the objection link for this exam has not appeared, so the five-day count has not started.
Do I have to pay to raise an objection?
Yes, the notification says the prescribed exam fee is payable through the online link, though it does not print the amount.
Can I send my objection by post or email instead?
No, objections go online only, and MPPSC has said it will not entertain any correspondence on this once the five days close.
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.






