Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Assistant Town Planner and Specialist examinations 2026. Candidates who appeared for these recruitment examinations can download the question-wise provisional key from mppsc.mp.gov.in and submit objections within the prescribed period. The total number of posts is not specified in the answer key notice and should be verified from the respective recruitment advertisements.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Town Planner and Specialist Posts |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the provisional answer key notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA / Refer to the respective recruitment notification |
| Last Date | TBA / Refer to the respective recruitment notification |
| Exam Date | 2026; exact date to be checked in the answer key notice |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the provisional answer key is published before the final key and result. The deadline for filing objections, if available, will be mentioned in the answer key PDF or objection-related instructions on the commission’s website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Assistant Town Planner, candidates are generally required to possess a recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning or another discipline specified in the recruitment advertisement.
- Eligibility for Specialist posts varies by subject or department and may require a relevant bachelor’s degree, postgraduate qualification, professional registration or prescribed experience.
- Qualifications must have been obtained from a recognised university or institution.
- Candidates should rely on the original post-wise recruitment notification for the definitive qualification and experience requirements.
Age Limit
- The applicable minimum and maximum age limits are governed by the relevant MPPSC recruitment advertisement.
- Age relaxation is generally provided to eligible reserved-category candidates in accordance with Madhya Pradesh government rules.
- The cut-off date for calculating age should be checked in the original notification.
Fees
- The application fee and portal charges differ according to the candidate’s category and the recruitment advertisement.
- Candidates submitting objections to the provisional answer key may have to pay a question-wise objection fee, if prescribed by MPPSC.
- Any objection fee should be paid only through the authorised online payment facility.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to proceed through the following stages:
- Written Examination: Candidates are assessed through the MPPSC recruitment examination for the relevant Assistant Town Planner or Specialist post.
- Answer Key Review: MPPSC examines valid objections submitted against the provisional answer key and prepares the final answer key.
- Result and Further Verification: Results are prepared using the final key, followed by document verification, interview or another post-specific stage where applicable.
The provisional key is not the final basis for appointment. Marks and results may change if the commission accepts objections and revises any answer.
How to Apply
The original application process is already linked to the respective recruitment cycle. Candidates can use the following steps to download the key and submit an objection, where permitted:
- Visit the official MPPSC website at mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Open the What’s New, Model Answer/Answer Key or relevant examination section on the homepage.
- Find the link titled Assistant Town Planner and Specialist Provisional Answer Key 2026.
- Open the PDF and verify the examination name, paper, subject, question booklet series and answer options.
- Compare the provisional answers with the responses marked during the examination.
- If an answer appears incorrect, open the designated online objection portal or follow the objection procedure stated in the notice.
- Enter the required registration details and select the question being challenged.
- Upload credible supporting material, such as an extract from a recognised textbook, official publication or academic reference.
- Pay the prescribed objection fee, if applicable, and submit the challenge before the deadline.
- Download the acknowledgement and retain a copy of the submitted objection for future reference.
Objections sent after the deadline, without documentary proof or through an unauthorised channel may not be considered. Candidates should also ensure that they check the correct booklet series before challenging an answer.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the MPPSC Answer Key 2026 final?
No. It is a provisional answer key. MPPSC may revise answers after reviewing valid objections submitted by candidates.
2. Where can candidates download the Assistant Town Planner and Specialist answer key?
The answer key can be downloaded from the official MPPSC website, mppsc.mp.gov.in, under the answer key or latest notices section.
3. When will the MPPSC result be released?
The result date has not been announced. MPPSC is expected to publish the final answer key or result after completing the objection review process.
