Overview
The Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) General Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026. The examination was conducted for recruitment to Inspector of Excise & Narcotics and State Tax Officer posts, although the total number of vacancies is not specified in the answer-key notice. Candidates can download the key from the commission’s official website and submit objections within three working days of its publication.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | Inspector of Excise & Narcotics and State Tax Officer |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the provisional answer-key notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mpsc.mizoram.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA — not stated in the answer-key notice |
| Last Date | TBA — not stated in the answer-key notice |
| Exam Date | As mentioned in the examination documents; exact date not provided in the available notice details |
| Result Date | TBA |
The provisional key is not the final result. MPSC will examine valid representations before preparing the final answer key and processing the examination result.
Eligibility Criteria
The provisional answer-key notice primarily deals with the post-examination objection process. Candidates should consult the original recruitment advertisement for authoritative post-wise eligibility conditions.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates are generally required to possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution for Group ‘B’ gazetted recruitment.
- Any post-specific academic, language or other qualifying requirement must be checked in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Candidates may be required to produce original degree certificates and supporting documents during verification.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits are not mentioned in the provisional answer-key notice.
- Age is normally calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified in the original advertisement.
- Relaxation for reserved categories, persons with benchmark disabilities and other eligible groups will apply only under the relevant Mizoram government rules.
Fees
- The answer-key notice does not provide details of the original application or examination fee.
- No separate objection fee is mentioned in the available notice details.
- Candidates should read the answer-key PDF carefully before submitting a representation, as the commission may prescribe a specific format or supporting-document requirement.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to proceed through the following stages:
- Combined Competitive Written Examination: Candidates appear for the prescribed papers under the Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) General Services examination scheme.
- Answer-Key Review and Result Preparation: MPSC considers objections received within the permitted period, finalises the key and evaluates candidates’ responses.
- Further Selection and Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates may be called for subsequent assessment, verification or other stages prescribed in the original recruitment rules.
Candidates should note that the provisional answer key only enables them to compare responses and identify possible discrepancies. It does not confirm selection, marks or qualification for the next stage.
How to Apply
The recruitment application window is no longer the focus of this notice. Candidates who appeared for the examination can download the answer key and raise objections by following these steps:
- Visit the official MPSC website at mpsc.mizoram.gov.in.
- Open the section for notifications, advertisements or answer keys on the homepage.
- Locate the notice for the Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) General Services Combined Competitive Examination 2026.
- Download the provisional answer-key PDF for Inspector of Excise & Narcotics and State Tax Officer recruitment.
- Match the answers with the correct paper, question number, booklet series or set, wherever applicable.
- Identify any disputed answer and prepare a clear representation citing the question number, proposed answer and supporting material from a reliable academic or official source.
- Submit the objection through the mode and format specified in the MPSC notice within three working days from the date of publication.
- Keep a copy of the submitted representation and proof of delivery or submission for future reference.
Late objections, incomplete claims or representations submitted without credible supporting evidence may not be considered. Candidates should rely on the paper-wise key published in the PDF rather than unofficial answer versions.
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FAQs
1. Is the Mizoram PSC Answer Key 2026 final?
No. It is a provisional answer key and may be revised after the commission examines valid objections.
2. What is the deadline for raising objections?
Candidates must submit objections within three working days from the publication of the provisional key.
3. Which posts are covered by the answer key?
The key covers the combined competitive examination for Inspector of Excise & Narcotics and State Tax Officer posts under Group ‘B’ (Gazetted) services.
