OPSC Assistant Professor Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Mechanical & Chemical Engineering

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the provisional answer keys for the Assistant Professor recruitment in Government Engineering Colleges. Candidates who appeared for the written examination in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering disciplines can now download their respective answer keys and raise objections online. This is a crucial step for candidates to verify their responses and challenge any discrepancies before the final answer key is published.

OPSC Assistant Professor Provisional Answer Key 2026: Important Overview

The provisional answer keys have been released under Advertisement No. 35 of 2023-24 for the Assistant Professor posts. The written examination for these disciplines was conducted on 29 August 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully review the provisional keys, compare them with their submitted responses, and utilize the online objection facility if needed.

Key Dates for OPSC Assistant Professor Answer Key & Objections

Ensure you note the specific deadlines for raising objections for each engineering discipline.

How to Download OPSC Assistant Professor Provisional Answer Key 2026

Follow these steps to access and download the provisional answer keys:

1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at opsc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the "What's New" or "Notifications" section.
3. Look for the notice regarding the "Provisional Answer Key for Assistant Professor (Mechanical/Chemical Engineering) - Advt. No. 35 of 2023-24."
4. Click on the respective link for Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering to download the PDF.
5. The answer key will be available separately for all four question booklet series (Set A, Set B, Set C, Set D).
6. Download and save the PDF for your reference.

Discipline-Wise Answer Key Details

OPSC has released separate provisional answer keys for each discipline, covering all four question booklet series (Set A, Set B, Set C, and Set D). Candidates must download the specific PDF relevant to their discipline and question booklet series to accurately check their answers.

Mechanical Engineering

• Post: Assistant Professor in Government Engineering Colleges (Mechanical Engineering)
• Notice No.: 108/C-III/PSC
• Sets Covered: A, B, C, D
• Objection Last Date: 18 September 2026

Chemical Engineering

• Post: Assistant Professor in Government Engineering Colleges (Chemical Engineering)
• Notice No.: 106/C-III/PSC, Dated 08.09.2026
• Sets Covered: A, B, C, D
• Objection Last Date: 21 September 2026

Step-by-Step Guide to Raise Objections Against OPSC Answer Key

If you find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, you can raise an objection online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official OPSC objection portal: opscechayan.in.
2. Log in using your registered credentials (e.g., Application Number and Password/DOB).
3. Locate the section for "Objection Management" or "Challenge Answer Key" for Advertisement No. 35 of 2023-24.
4. Select your relevant discipline (Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering).
5. You must enter the Question Number as per Set 'A' Question Booklet ONLY, irrespective of the series (A, B, C, or D) you attempted.
6. Provide a clear explanation for your objection along with sufficient justification and supporting proof (e.g., textbook references, official documents).
7. Submit your objection within the stipulated deadline for your specific discipline.
8. It is advisable to save or take a screenshot of the submission confirmation for future reference.

Important Instructions for Raising Objections

• Objections and suggestions will only be accepted if they pertain to the correctness of questions or provisional answers and are accompanied by sufficient justification/proof.
• All objections must exclusively reference the Question Number of Set 'A' of the Question Booklet. Candidates who attempted other series (B, C, or D) must first correlate their question number to the corresponding question number in Set 'A'.
• Submissions of objections are strictly through the online module on opscechayan.in. No other mode of communication (email, post, etc.) will be considered.
• Candidates who do not challenge or object to the provisional answer key within the given timeframe will forfeit their right to dispute the matter later.
• Questions for which no valid objection is received will be considered final, and their provisional answers will be treated as the final answers.
• For questions where valid objections are received, a Committee of Experts will examine them and finalize the answers before the release of the Final Answer Key.
• The Commission is not obligated to entertain objections that do not follow the prescribed format or lack adequate reference/justification.