Overview
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the Librarian Final Answer Key 2026 for the screening test conducted on August 14, 2026. The examination was held for recruitment to 13 Librarian posts in the Maharashtra Education Service, Group-A, under Advertisement No. 114/2023. Candidates can download the final answer key and check their recorded responses through the commission’s official website.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Post Name | Librarian, Maharashtra Education Service, Group-A |
| Total Vacancies | 13 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | mpsc.gov.in |
The final key has been prepared after examining the objections received against the provisional answer key. It represents the commission’s final decision on the correct responses and will be used for evaluating candidates’ performance in the screening test.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA in the archived advertisement |
| Last Date | TBA in the archived advertisement |
| Exam Date | August 14, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that publication of the final answer key does not constitute the examination result. The result and details of candidates shortlisted for the next stage will be announced separately.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates were required to satisfy the qualifications prescribed in Advertisement No. 114/2023. The principal academic requirements generally include:
- A master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, Documentation Science, or an equivalent professional discipline from a recognised university.
- The minimum percentage or equivalent grade prescribed for the relevant category.
- NET, SET or SLET qualification, wherever required under the applicable recruitment and higher education rules.
- Candidates covered by a valid PhD-based exemption must meet the conditions stated in the recruitment advertisement.
- Adequate knowledge of Marathi and the other requirements specified by MPSC.
Candidates should rely on the detailed advertisement for qualification equivalence, experience requirements and exemption provisions.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age must be calculated with reference to the cut-off date given in the original advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to eligible reserved-category candidates, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other notified groups.
- Maharashtra government rules and documentary verification requirements will apply.
Fees
- The application or examination fee was payable online during the application period.
- Fee concessions were available to eligible reserved categories as specified in the advertisement.
- The fee amount, payment deadline and refund conditions should be checked in Advertisement No. 114/2023.
- No fresh fee is required to download the final answer key.
Selection Process
- Screening Test: Candidates appear for the objective-type examination used to shortlist applicants for subsequent consideration.
- Interview or Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or another selection stage prescribed by MPSC.
- Document Verification and Final Merit: Educational, category, age and experience documents are verified before preparation of the final selection list.
Marks for the screening test will be calculated using the final answer key. Questions revised or cancelled after expert scrutiny will be handled in accordance with the commission’s evaluation rules.
How to Apply
The online application process for Advertisement No. 114/2023 has already closed. Candidates who applied earlier can follow these steps to access the final answer key and response details:
- Visit the MPSC website at mpsc.gov.in.
- Open the Candidates Information, Answer Keys or Latest Updates section on the homepage.
- Find the notice titled Librarian, Maharashtra Education Service, Group-A – Final Answer Key under Advertisement No. 114/2023.
- Open the PDF and verify the examination date, advertisement number, question-paper set and subject details.
- Download the final key and compare it with the responses recorded during the examination.
- Save or print the PDF for reference until the result and final selection process are completed.
- If an individual response sheet is available through candidate login, enter the registered email ID or mobile number and password/OTP to access it.
As this is the final answer key, MPSC does not ordinarily invite another round of objections unless the notice specifically provides such an opportunity.
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FAQs
1. When was the MPSC Librarian screening test conducted?
The screening test for Librarian, Maharashtra Education Service, Group-A was conducted on August 14, 2026.
2. Is the MPSC Librarian result released with the final answer key?
No. The final answer key has been released, while the result date remains TBA and will be notified separately.
3. Can candidates challenge the final answer key?
Normally, no further objections are accepted after publication of a final answer key. Candidates should read the PDF notice for any specific instructions.
