GPSSB AAE Civil Final Answer Key (FAK) 2026

About This Update

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has released the Final Answer Key (FAK) for the Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) Class-III CBRT (Computer Based Response Test) competitive examination held on 1 February 2026. This is for Advertisement No. 19/2025-26 and the final answer key was published on 11 May 2026. The Board has cancelled 6 questions and revised 2 answers after reviewing candidate objections and SUO MOTO subject expert re-verification.

GPSSB AAE (Civil) Final Answer Key 2026

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) conducted the Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil) Class-III CBRT exam to fill 350 vacancies across various district panchayats of Gujarat. The exam consisted of 200 MCQ questions for 200 marks. The provisional answer key was released on 4 February 2026, and the objection window was open from 4 February 2026 (2:00 PM) to 9 February 2026 (11:55 PM). After examining all objections and re-checking all 200 questions through SUO MOTO subject expert review, the Board has now released the final answer key.

Changes in the Final Answer Key

• 6 Questions Cancelled:
  • Question ID 4410091559513
  • Question ID 441009363990
  • Question ID 4410091661437
  • Question ID 4410091603771
  • Question ID 4410091567768
  • Question ID 4410091603765
• 2 Answers Revised (multiple correct options):
  • Question ID 441009124906 — Multiple Correct: Rind gall (Option ID 441009496499) and Burls (Option ID 441009496501)
  • Question ID 4410091594370 — Multiple Correct: 2014 (Option ID 4410096297694) and 2015 (Option ID 4410096297695)

Revised Marking Scheme

Since 6 questions are cancelled, the total scored questions are now 194. The Board has applied a pro-rata marking adjustment across the remaining questions:

• Correct Answer: +1.03093 marks per question
• Wrong Answer: −0.25773 marks per question (negative marking)

The total maximum marks remain effectively the same (200), distributed across 194 valid questions.

About the Original Recruitment

• Advertisement Number: 19/2025-26
• Post: Additional Assistant Engineer (Civil), Class-III
• Total Vacancies (as per original advertisement): 350 posts across district panchayats of Gujarat
• Salary (Fixed for 5 years): Rs. 49,600 per month, then Pay Matrix Level-7 (Rs. 39,900 – Rs. 1,26,600)
• Qualification (Original Advt): Diploma in Civil Engineering or Equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is NOT eligible.
• Age (Original Advt): 18 to 33 years
• Exam Mode: CBRT (Computer Based Response Test), OMR-based MCQs

Who Should Check the Final Answer Key?

• All candidates who appeared in the GPSSB AAE (Civil) Class-III CBRT exam on 1 February 2026 under Advertisement No. 19/2025-26.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering holders who applied for the 350 AAE (Civil) vacancies.

What Happens Next

1. GPSSB will now process scoring based on the Final Answer Key.
2. The Board will publish a Provisional Merit List on its website in the coming weeks.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification.
4. After successful DV, the Final Select List with district allotment will be released.

How to Check the Final Answer Key

1. Visit the official GPSSB website at gpssb.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open the announcement dated 11/05/2026 for Advertisement No. 19/2025-26.
3. Download the Final Answer Key (FAK) PDF.
4. Check the 6 cancelled questions and 2 revised answers and recalculate your score using the new marking scheme.

Important Dates

• Exam Date: 1 February 2026
• Provisional Answer Key Date: 4 February 2026
• Objection Window: 4 February 2026 (2:00 PM) to 9 February 2026 (11:55 PM)
• Final Answer Key (FAK) Date: 11 May 2026
• Provisional Merit List: To be announced on GPSSB website
• Document Verification: To be announced separately

• Check the Final Answer Key (FAK) PDF on gpssb.gujarat.gov.in
• Note the 6 cancelled questions and 2 revised answers
• Recalculate your expected score using the new marking scheme (+1.03093 / −0.25773)
• Watch the GPSSB website for the upcoming Provisional Merit List
• Keep your original certificates ready for future Document Verification
• Prepare for district allotment once shortlisted