Overview
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the provisional answer keys for the 2026 preliminary examinations conducted for Industrial Safety and Health Officer, Class-2 under Advertisement No. 39/2026-27 and Deputy Director, Industrial Safety and Health, Class-1 under Advertisement No. 34/2026-27. The combined number of posts is not specified in the answer-key release; candidates should consult the respective detailed recruitment advertisements for the vacancy breakup.
Candidates who appeared in these examinations can download the provisional keys from the commission’s website, compare their responses and submit objections within the prescribed period.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) |
| Post Name | Industrial Safety and Health Officer, Class-2; Deputy Director, Industrial Safety and Health, Class-1 |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the answer-key notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://gpsc.gujarat.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA; refer to the respective recruitment advertisement |
| Last Date | TBA; refer to the respective recruitment advertisement |
| Exam Date | TBA in the available answer-key details |
| Result Date | TBA |
The provisional answer key has been issued in 2026. The final answer key and preliminary examination result will be prepared after the commission examines the objections received from candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess the post-specific degree or equivalent qualification prescribed in Advertisement No. 39/2026-27 or Advertisement No. 34/2026-27.
- Relevant qualifications may include a degree in an engineering or technical discipline connected with industrial safety and health, subject to the requirements of the respective post.
- Candidates applying for the Deputy Director post may also need the prescribed professional experience or additional safety-related qualification.
- Knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi may be required under the applicable GPSC recruitment rules.
- Candidates should rely on the detailed advertisement for the exact discipline, experience, equivalence and document requirements.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits are post-specific and must be checked in the relevant official advertisement.
- Age will be calculated as of the cutoff date mentioned in the recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit will apply to eligible reserved-category candidates in accordance with Gujarat government rules.
Fees
- No fee is required merely to download the provisional answer key.
- The original examination fee, category-wise concessions and payment conditions were governed by the respective recruitment advertisements.
- Candidates should check the official objection instructions to determine whether any supporting document or prescribed submission format is required.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination: Candidates are screened through the objective-type examination for which the provisional answer keys have now been released.
- Interview or Further Selection Stage: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or another assessment as prescribed for the post.
- Document Verification: Final eligibility will be confirmed through verification of educational, experience, age, category and other relevant certificates.
Mere participation in the preliminary examination does not guarantee selection. Candidates must qualify at every applicable stage and satisfy all eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
The recruitment application window has already closed, and no fresh application can be made through the answer-key notice. Candidates can download the key and raise objections by following these steps:
- Visit the official GPSC website at gpsc.gujarat.gov.in.
- Open the section for Answer Key with Question Paper or the latest updates displayed on the homepage.
- Locate Advertisement No. 39/2026-27 for Industrial Safety and Health Officer or Advertisement No. 34/2026-27 for Deputy Director.
- Open the relevant provisional answer-key PDF and verify the examination name, question-paper series and advertisement number.
- Compare the answers with the responses marked during the preliminary examination.
- If an answer appears incorrect, follow the objection procedure stated in the PDF or online notice.
- Submit each objection before the stipulated deadline and attach authoritative documentary evidence wherever required.
- Save the submitted objection acknowledgment, reference number or screenshot for future use.
Candidates should avoid sending objections through an unapproved channel. Representations submitted after the deadline or without adequate supporting material may not be considered.
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FAQs
1. Is the GPSC Answer Key 2026 final?
No. The released key is provisional and may be revised after valid objections are examined.
2. Which posts are covered by the provisional answer keys?
The keys cover Industrial Safety and Health Officer, Class-2 under Advertisement No. 39/2026-27 and Deputy Director, Industrial Safety and Health, Class-1 under Advertisement No. 34/2026-27.
3. When will the GPSC preliminary result be announced?
The result date is TBA. GPSC is expected to issue the final key and result after completing the objection review process.
