Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the answer key for the Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari recruitment. The exam took place on 22 September 2026. The answer key became available on 6 October 2026.
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Download your answer key using enrollment number, registration number, or date of birth.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 04 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 04 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) | 21 August 2026 (Initial: 18 August 2026) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 21 August 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 04 August 2026 to 23 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 09 October 2026 |
| Result Declaration | To be notified soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Other State Candidates | ₹500 |
| MP Domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD Candidates | ₹250 |
| Direct Recruitment (Backlog Posts) | Nil (No Fee) |
Eligibility
| Post Name / Category | Total Vacancy | Eligibility & Age Limit |
| Patwari (Special Recruitment – PwD) | 200 Posts | • Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + CPCT scorecard (or qualify during probation) • Age Limit (as of 01/01/2026): 18 to 40 Years (MP Reserved: up to 45 Years) • Active MP Rozgar Panjiyan registration |
| Other Group-2 Sub Group-4 Posts (Assistant Auditor, Coordinator, DEO, Typist, etc.) | 1,906 Posts | • Qualification: 10+2 / Diploma / Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline (post-wise) • Age Limit (as of 01/01/2026): 18 to 40 Years (MP Reserved: up to 45 Years) • Active MP Rozgar Panjiyan registration |
| Total Combined Vacancies | 2,106 Posts |
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 608 Posts |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 207 Posts |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 274 Posts |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 404 Posts |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 613 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 2,106 Posts |
Exam Pattern
| Exam Component | Details / Structure | Marks / Duration |
| Part – A | • General Science (सामान्य विज्ञान) • General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी) • General English (सामान्य अंग्रेजी) • General Mathematics (सामान्य गणित) | 100 Marks (100 Questions) |
| Part – B | • General Knowledge & Aptitude (सामान्य ज्ञान एवं अभिरूचि) • General Computer Knowledge (सामान्य कम्प्यूटर ज्ञान) • General Reasoning Ability (सामान्य तार्किक योग्यता) • General Management (सामान्य प्रबंधन) | 100 Marks (100 Questions) |
| Total Weightage | 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 200 Marks |
| Exam Duration | Single shift composite paper | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking | — |
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official MPESB website.
- Go to the Test Admit Card section.
- Find and click the Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 link.
- Click the Answer Key download option.
- Enter your application number and date of birth.
- Provide the first two letters of your mother’s name and the last four digits of your Aadhaar number.
- Enter the captcha and submit.
- View, download, and save the answer key PDF.
Objection Process
- Visit the Portal: Open the official MPESB Official Website or access the direct Answer Key / Objection Tracker Link.
- Log In: Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the TAC Code printed on your admit card.
- Select Question: Navigate to your response sheet and choose the specific Question ID you wish to challenge.
- Provide Justification: State the reason for the objection and specify the correct option according to standard reference materials.
- Upload Supporting Documents: Attach clear, authenticated documentary evidence (such as pages from standard textbooks, NCERT, or government publications).
- Pay the Objection Fee: Pay the non-refundable challenge fee of ₹150 per question (plus applicable portal convenience charges) via online payment methods.
- Submit & Download Receipt: Submit the challenge and save the confirmation receipt along with the objection reference number for future tracking.
Key Objection Guidelines
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objection Window | 06 October 2026 to 09 October 2026 |
| Fee per Question | ₹150 + portal charges |
| Submission Mode | Strictly online (no offline representations accepted) |
| Review Process | Subject experts evaluate all submitted challenges; if an objection is found valid, the question is either cancelled or the key is updated across all candidates before publishing the final result |
Important Links
| Link Type | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Objection Tracker Login | Click Here |
| MPESB Official Website | Visit Official Website |
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