Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) released the amended final answer key for Political Science Paper II of the Assistant Professor Examination 2025 on August 25, 2026. The revised key, covering Set A, B, C and D, replaces the final answer key issued on August 19, 2026, after a typing error was identified. The examination is part of the MPPSC Assistant Professor recruitment drive covering 2,117 advertised vacancies across subjects.
Candidates should use only the amended answer key while checking their responses. MPPSC has also clarified that the Political Science result will be prepared on the basis of this revised final key.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor – Political Science and other subjects |
| Total Vacancies | 2,117 posts across subjects |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA for Political Science Paper II |
| Original Final Answer Key | August 19, 2026 |
| Amended Final Answer Key | August 25, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must note that the August 19 answer key for Political Science Paper II is no longer applicable. The August 25 amended PDF is the valid document for all four question paper sets.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The eligibility requirements are governed by the original MPPSC Assistant Professor recruitment notification. Applicants were generally required to meet the following conditions:
- A master’s degree in the relevant subject, including Political Science for the concerned post, from a recognised university.
- At least 55% marks or an equivalent grade at the postgraduate level.
- Candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories may receive relaxation in qualifying marks under applicable government and higher education rules.
- Qualification in UGC NET, CSIR NET, SLET or SET, wherever prescribed.
- Candidates holding an eligible PhD may receive exemption from NET/SLET/SET requirements in accordance with UGC regulations.
- Applicants must possess the required qualifications by the cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 21 years.
- The upper age limit depends on domicile, category and the conditions stated in the original notification.
- Candidates from reserved categories, women, persons with disabilities and other eligible groups receive age relaxation under Madhya Pradesh government rules.
- The relevant cut-off date for calculating age must be checked in the subject-wise recruitment notification.
Fees
- General and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: approximately ₹500.
- Eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh: approximately ₹250.
- Portal, correction and payment gateway charges may apply separately.
- Applicants should refer to the original advertisement for the final category-wise fee structure.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates appear for the prescribed papers, including the subject-specific Political Science Paper II. Written marks will now be calculated using the amended final answer key.
- Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the written examination are called for an interview, subject to the recruitment rules and category-wise cut-offs.
- Document Verification and Final Merit: Educational, category and eligibility documents are verified before the final merit list and appointment recommendations are issued.
The final answer key is normally used for result preparation and is not treated like a provisional key. Candidates should monitor the MPPSC portal for the result notice, cut-off marks and interview schedule.
How to Apply
The application process for the examination was conducted online. Candidates seeking details about the recruitment or future Assistant Professor vacancies can follow these steps:
- Visit the MPPSC website at mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Open the “Advertisements” or “Apply Online” section on the homepage.
- Select the relevant Assistant Professor recruitment advertisement and read the subject-wise eligibility conditions.
- Complete registration using a valid mobile number, email address and personal details.
- Fill in educational qualifications, category information, domicile details and preferred examination information.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee and submit the form before the closing date.
- Save the confirmation page and completed application form for document verification.
- To download the amended key, open the Answer Key section, select Political Science Paper II and verify that the PDF carries the date August 25, 2026.
The current notice concerns the answer key and does not reopen the application window.
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FAQs
1. Why did MPPSC issue an amended Political Science answer key?
MPPSC replaced the August 19, 2026 key because of a typing error. The amended final key was released on August 25, 2026.
2. Which question paper sets are covered by the amended key?
The revised Political Science Paper II answer key provides the final responses for Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D.
3. Which answer key will be used to prepare the result?
The Political Science Paper II result will be calculated using the amended final answer key dated August 25, 2026. The earlier key should not be used.
