GPSSB Work Assistant Final Answer Key (FAK) 2026

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

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. 17/2025-26.
3. Download the Final Answer Key (FAK) PDF.
4. 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

• 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