MPSC Answer Key 2022 – Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released MPSC Rajyaseva answer key 2022 of the preliminary exam at mpsc.gov.in on January 27, 2022. Candidates can get the direct link for MPSC answer key 2021 pdf download from this article. Candidates can check MPSC paper 1 answer key, MPSC paper 2 answer key for sets A, B, C, D. Moerover, MPSC prelims answer key (unofficial) of exam held on January 23, 2022 are also available by coaching centers. Candidates can use the first anwer key to calculate their tentative scores and analyze their performance during the MPSC examination. Candidates can also submit objections against the MPSC first answer key till February 03, 2022. Read this article to learn more regarding the MPSC answer key 2022.
Latest: MPSC final answer key 2022 paper 1, 2 is now available. Download from the link given below.
MPSC Answer Key 2022
Candidates can use the MPSC Rajaseva answer key 2020 to assess their overall performance in the preliminary round as well as raise objections whenever necessary. We have provided details regarding the release date of the answer key of MPSC 2022 and its related events in the table below.
Events | 2021-2022 |
MPSC State Service Prelims Exam Date | 23 Jan 2022 |
MPSC State Service Prelims Exam Timings | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Paper I 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Paper II |
Release date of prelims answer key | 27 Jan 2022 |
Submit objections against MPPSc answer key | 03 Feb 2022 |
MPSC State Service Main exam date | 08 May 2022 |
Release date of mains answer key | To be announced |
Check answer key here:
Click here to download MPSC Final Answer key – Paper I
Click here to download MPSC Final Answer key – Paper II
Click here to download MPSC First Answer key – Paper I
Click here to download MPSC First Answer key – Paper II
Notice: Click here to check Announcement regarding First Answer key .
Candidates can check here MPSC answer key of paper 1, 2 after exam. The answer key of paper 1 can be checked after 12 pm. And the answer key of paper 2 can be viewed after 5 pm.
MPSC Answer Key 2022 | Links |
MPSC Answer Key 2022 Paper 1 | Click here – Available |
MPSC Answer Key 2022 Paper 2 | Click here – Available |
Overview of MPSC State Services Answer Key 2022
Candidates can check below the brief overview of MPSC Rajyaseva answer key 2020 of the preliminary examination.
Name of Exam | Maharashtra State Service Exam |
Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
Prelims Exam Date | 23 Jan 2022 |
Official Answer Key | 27 Jan 2022 |
Unofficial Answer key | Just after the exam |
Prelims Answer key Format | PDF format |
Papper 1 marking scheme | 100 questions of 200 marks |
Papper 2 marking scheme | 80 questions of 200 marks |
Nature of Examination | Objection type questions |
Vacancies | 290 |
Official Website | mpsc.gov.in. |
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How to Calculate Score Using MPSC Answer Key 2022
The MPSC preliminary exam carries a weightage of 400 marks in total. After accessing the MPSC prelims answer key 2022, candidates might wish to know the tentative marks they have scored in the examination. Candidates can read the details regarding the score calculation below.
- Paper 1 has a weightage of 200 marks. Each question carries a weightage of 2 marks and carries a negative marking of 1/4th marks.
- Paper 2 carries a weightage of 200 marks, however, each question carries a weightage of 2.5 marks as well as negative marking.
- All the questions, irrespective of the weightage, carry a negative marking of 1/4th of the total marks per question.
MPSC 2022 Paper 1 tentative score= (Total number of right answers x 2) – (Total number of wrong answers x 1/4)
MPSC 2022 Paper 2 tentative score= (Total number of right answers x 2.5) – (Total number of wrong answers x 1/4)
How to Download MPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022
Candidates can access the MPSC answer key 2020 pdf after the commencement of the exam on the official website of the Commission. Candidates can download the answer key by following the step-by-step procedure given below.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the conducting body i.e. Maharashtra Public Service Commission (mpsc.gov.in).
Step 2: On the homepage, under the ‘Candidate Information’ option, click on the ‘Answer Keys of the Examinations’ tab under the drop down menu.

Step 3: Answer keys of all the exams are displayed. Click on the ‘State Services Preliminary Examination 2021 – First Answerkey – Paper 1 and State Services Preliminary Examination 2021 – First Answerkey – Paper 2’ option.

Step 4: The answer key is displayed in a PDF format on the new page. Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their scores.
Step 5: Print out the MPSC Rajyaseva answer key.
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How to Raise Objections Against MPSC Answer Key 2022
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) provides candidates with an option to raise objections against the tentative answer key of the Maharashtra Rajaseva exam after the commencement of the exam.
- To raise an objectiosn, candidates must submit the ‘sample of objections’ letter available on the official website of the Commission.
- Candidates can submit ‘sample of objections’ letter along with the stipulated fee and necessary documents to the Commission within the period of 7 days.
- Candidates can also submit objections through online mode on the official portal of the Commission after the exam is conducted.
- The objections received by the Commission are taken into consideration and the MPSC Final answer key is released accordingly.
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MPSC 2022 Cut-Off Marks
During the calculation of the tentative score, candidates might wish to know the cut-off of the exam to know whether they can pass the exam or not. For the candidate’s convenience, we have provided the details regarding the previous year’s cut-off of the MPSC preliminary round.
Category | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
UR | 203.50 | 197 | 247 |
SC | 194.25 | 193 | 228 |
ST | 173.50 | 167 | 206 |
DT (A) | 203.50 | 192 | 246 |
NT (B) | 202.12 | 187 | 227 |
SBC | 203.50 | 197 | – |
NT (C) | 203.50 | 197 | 247 |
NT (D) | 203.50 | 197 | 247 |
OBC | 203.50 | 197 | 247 |
EWS | 203.50 | – | – |
VH | 185.44 | 164 | 219 |
Intellectual disability | 65 | – | – |
HH | – | 136 | 191 |
OH | 178 | 180 | – |
MPSC 2022 Question Paper
While calculating the tentative scores, candidates might wish to take a look at the question paper of the exam as well. Candidates might also need the question papers to practice for the exam. The Commission releases the question papers of the exam on its official website after the exam. Candidates can access the question papers by clicking on the ‘Previous Question Papers’ option under the ‘Candidate Information’ option on the homepage. Candidates can solve the question papers to test their knowledge or use the question papers to analyze their overall performance in the exam.
What After MPSC 2022 Answer Key is Out?
After the release of the MPSC preliminary answer key 2022, the results of the preliminary round are declared on the official website of the exam.
- Candidates can access MPPSC result 2022 by clicking on the ‘Results’ option under the ‘Candidate Information’ option on the homepage of the official website.
- The result displays the roll numbers of the candidate in a PDF document. The result pdf contains the cut-off of the current cycle of the examination as well.
- Candidates can also check the merit list of the exam by choosing the ‘Merit List’ option under the ‘Results’ option.
- The merit list displays the name, roll number, as well as marks scored in each section by the candidate. Candidates are ranked according to the marks scored in the exam, irrespective of their category.
MPSC Answer Key 2022 Date
Last year MPSC State Service Prelims Exam was conducted on March 21, 2022. However, the official answer key was out on March 25, 2021 i.e after 4 days of the examination. So this year also, candidates can expect MPSC Rajyaseva answer key 2022 at least 02- 04 days after the exam.
MPSC Answer Key 2022 Date – 27 Jan 2022
We have compiled the MPSC Answer Key 2022 release date of the past years and that can be used to speculate the tentative MPSC Rajyaseva prelims answer key date.
Session Name | MPSC Prelims Answer key Date | Exam Date | Difference |
MPSC 2020 Prelims Exam | 25 March 2021 | 21 Mar 2021 | 04 days |
MPSC 2019 Prelims Exam | 17 Feb 2019 | 21 Feb 2019 | 04 days |
MPSC 2018 Prelims Exam | 08 Apr 2018 | 10 Apr 2018 | 02 days |
MPSC 2017 Prelims Exam | 02 Apr 2017 | 05 Apr 2017 | 03 days |
About MPSC
The Maharashtra Public Services Commission conducts the Maharashtra State Service Examination for aspirants who wish to pursue a career in bureaucracy in the State of Maharashtra. The exam consists of three stages, namely, the Preliminary stage, the Mains stage, and the Interview Stage.
The preliminary stage consists of two papers with objective type questions and is qualifying in nature. The Mains stage consists of six papers and the marks from this round as well as the Interview round are considered while prescribing the final ranking to the candidates. Candidates who pass all rounds of the examination are assigned their desired posts based on their preference, their performance, and the availability of seats.
MPSC Answer Key of Past Years
Download answer key here:
- Click here to check Announcement Regarding State Services Mains Examination 2020 – Answer key
- Click here to download MPSC State Service Mains first answer key ( GS Paper IV)
- Click here to download MPSC State Service Mains first answer key ( GS Paper III)
- Click here to download MPSC State Service Mains first answer key ( GS Paper II)
- Click here to download MPSC State Service Mains first answer key ( GS Paper I)
- Click here to download MPSC State Service Mains first answer key ( Language paper II))
- Click here to download MPSC State Service final answer key 2020 (paper 1)
- Click here to download MPSC State Service final answer key 2020 (paper 2)
- Check here to download MPSC State Service answer key 2020 (paper 1)
- Click here to download MPSC State Service answer key 2020 (paper 2)
- Click here to check Announcement Regarding State Services Preliminary Examination – 2020 – Answer key
MPSC State Service Answer Key 2019
Main Exam Answer Key:
- Click here to check the MPSC Mains Answer Key 2019 for English & Marathi.
- Click here to check the MPSC Mains Answer Key 2019 for GS 1.
- Check here to check the MPSC Mains Answer Key 2019 for GS 2.
- Click here to check the MPSC Mains Answer Key 2019 for GS 3.
- Click here to check the MPSC Mains Answer Key 2019 for GS 4.
Prelim Exam Final Answer Key:
- Click here to check the MPSC Final Answer Key 2019 for paper 1.
- Click here to check the MPSC Final Answer Key 2019 for paper 2.
Prelim Exam Answer Key:
- Click here to check the MPSC Answer Key 2019 for paper 1.
- Click here to check the MPSC Answer Key 2019 for paper 2.
MPSC State Service Answer Key 2018
Prelim Exam Final Answer Key:
- Paper 1: Click here to check the MPSC Final Answer Key 2018 for paper 1.
- Paper 2: Click here to check the MPSC Final Answer Key 2018 for paper 2.
Prelim Exam Answer Key:
- Paper 1: Click here to check the MPSC Answer Key 2018 for paper 1.
- Paper 2: Click here to check the MPSC Answer Key 2018 for paper 2.
- Notice: Click here to check the notice regarding the answer key.
MPSC State Service Answer Key 2017
Check MPSC State Service Prelims Final Answer Key
- Click Here to check Final Answer Key for Paper I
- Click Here to check Final Answer Key for Paper II
MPSC State Service Main Exam Final Answer Key
- Click here for Final Answer Key for GS- I
- Click here for Final Answer Key for GS- II
- Check here for Final Answer Key for GS- III
- Click here for Final Answer Key for GS- IV
- Click here for Final Answer Key for English and Marathi
MPSC State Service Answer Key 2016
MPSC State Service Prelims Answer Key
- Click Here to check Answer Key for Paper I
- Click Here to check Answer Key for Paper II
MPSC State Service Main Exam Answer Key
- Click Here to check Answer Key for GS I
- Click Here to check Answer Key for GS II
- Check Here to check Answer Key for GS III
- Click Here to check Answer Key for GS IV
- Click Here to check Answer Key for Marathi and English
MPSC Answer Key FAQs
Ans. Candidates can download the answer key by visiting the official website of the Commission (mpsc.gov.in).
Ans. The answer key is available in PDF format.
Ans. The MPSC exam has a negative marking of 1/4th marks per question.
Ans. Candidates can submit their objections through offline mode by sending a ‘sample of objections’ letter to the Commission or through online mode on the official portal of the Commission when the objection submission window is open.
Ans. If your objection against the MPSC Answer key 2022 is found to be correct, your fee shall be refunded