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GPSSB Work Assistant Final Answer Key (FAK) 2026

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) - Panchayats, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department, Government of Gujarat

Vacancies

994

Salary

₹25,500 - ₹81,100

Job Type

permanent

full time

Apply By

13 Jun 2026

About This Job

GPSSB has released Final Answer Key (FAK) for Work Assistant CBRT exam (Advt 17/2025-26). 1 question cancelled, 4 answers revised. Check details at gpssb.gujarat.gov.in.

About This Update

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) has released the Final Answer Key (FAK) for the Work Assistant CBRT (Computer Based Response Test) competitive examination held on 15 March 2026. This is for Advertisement No. 17/2025-26 and the final answer key was published on 11 May 2026. The Board has cancelled 1 question and revised 4 answers after reviewing candidate objections and subject expert re-checks.

GPSSB Work Assistant Final Answer Key 2026

Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSSB) conducted the Work Assistant CBRT exam to fill Work Assistant posts in Class-III service of Panchayat establishments across Gujarat. 200 MCQ questions for 200 marks were asked in the exam. The provisional answer key was published on 18 March 2026, and candidates were given time from 18 March 2026 (2:00 PM) to 23 March 2026 (11:55 PM) to raise online objections. After reviewing all objections and SUO MOTO subject expert re-verification of all 200 questions, the Board has now released the final answer key.

Changes in the Final Answer Key

1 Question Cancelled: Question ID 4410091578509
4 Answers Revised (multiple correct or changed answers):
- Question ID 4410091571387 — Multiple Correct Options: Props (Option ID 4410096206610) and Sole plate (Option ID 4410096206612)
- Question ID 4410091583758 — Multiple Correct Options: Terrazzo (Option ID 4410096256356) and Mosaic (Option ID 4410096256357)
- Question ID 4410091556941 — Correct answer changed to Option ID 4410096150349
- Question ID 4410091559428 — Correct answer changed to Option ID 4410096160047

Revised Marking Scheme

Since 1 question is cancelled, the total scored questions are now 199. The Board has applied a pro-rata marking adjustment:

Correct Answer: +1.00503 marks per question
Wrong Answer: −0.25126 marks per question (negative marking)

The total maximum marks remain effectively the same (200), distributed across 199 valid questions.

About the Original Recruitment

Advertisement Number: 17/2025-26
Post: Work Assistant, Class-III
Total Vacancies (as per original advertisement): 994 district-wise posts
Salary (Fixed for 5 years): Rs. 26,000 per month, then Pay Matrix Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)
Qualification (Original Advt): Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or Technical Examination Board. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is NOT eligible.
Maximum Age (Original Advt): 33 years as on 10 June 2025
Exam Mode: CBRT (Computer Based Response Test), OMR-based MCQs

Who Should Check the Final Answer Key?

All candidates who appeared in the GPSSB Work Assistant CBRT exam on 15 March 2026 under Advertisement No. 17/2025-26.
Diploma in Civil Engineering holders who applied for the 994 Work Assistant vacancies.

What Happens Next

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

How to Check the Final Answer Key

Visit the official GPSSB website at gpssb.gujarat.gov.in.
Open the announcement dated 11/05/2026 for Advertisement No. 17/2025-26.
Download the Final Answer Key (FAK) PDF.
Check the cancelled and revised questions and recalculate your score using the new marking scheme.

Important Dates

Exam Date: 15 March 2026
Provisional Answer Key Date: 18 March 2026
Objection Window: 18 March 2026 (2:00 PM) to 23 March 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

Responsibilities

Check the Final Answer Key (FAK) PDF on gpssb.gujarat.gov.in
Note the 1 cancelled question and 4 revised answers
Recalculate your expected score using the new marking scheme (+1.00503 / −0.25126)
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

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised university or Technical Examination Board (Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is NOT eligible)

Required Skills

Basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules 1967; Proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi or both

Age Limit

18 - 33 years (as on 10 Jun 2025)

Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

Fixed pay Rs. 26,000 per month for first 5 years; thereafter Pay Matrix Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100) as per 7th CPC

Allowances

DA, HRA and other allowances as per Gujarat Government rules after regularisation

Selection Process

1 Written Exam
2 Document Verification

Exam Pattern

The Work Assistant exam under Advt 17/2025-26 was conducted as a CBRT (Computer Based Response Test) with the following pattern:

Total Questions: 200 MCQs
Total Marks: 200
Question Type: Multiple Choice (MCQ), OMR-based
Exam Date: 15 March 2026

Revised Marking Scheme (after Final Answer Key):

1 question is cancelled, so only 199 questions are valid.
Correct answer: +1.00503 marks
Wrong answer: −0.25126 marks (negative marking)

Additional Requirements

Computer Knowledge Required

Local Language Required (Gujarati, Hindi)

How to Apply

Application Mode: online

Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.

Required Documents:

Diploma in Civil Engineering certificate and mark sheets
Age proof (SSC/10th certificate)
Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
Domicile/Residence certificate of Gujarat
Photo ID proof
Recent passport size photograph
Computer knowledge certificate (if specified in original advertisement)

Frequently Asked Questions

It is the Final Answer Key released by GPSSB on 11 May 2026 for the Work Assistant CBRT exam held on 15 March 2026. The Board has cancelled 1 question and revised 4 answers in the final key.

1 question has been cancelled in the Final Answer Key (Question ID 4410091578509). So only 199 questions are valid for scoring.

The revised pro-rata marking is +1.00503 marks for each correct answer and −0.25126 marks for each wrong answer, applied across 199 valid questions.

The salary is a fixed pay of Rs. 26,000 per month for the first 5 years, after which candidates are regularised in Pay Matrix Level-4 with pay scale Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 as per the 7th Pay Commission.

GPSSB has not yet announced a date. The Provisional Merit List will be released on gpssb.gujarat.gov.in after scoring based on the Final Answer Key is completed.

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Important Dates

Notification

11 May 2026

Last Date to Apply

13 Jun 2026

Exam Date

15 Mar 2026