MPPSC ADPO Answer Key 2026: Official PDF Download, Release Date & Objection Process

The MP ADPO answer key 2026 has not been released yet. 

• The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) will conduct the Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer written exam on 1 November 2026.
• The provisional MPPSC ADPO answer key should follow within the first week of November on mppsc.mp.gov.in. 
• Each correct answer earns 3 marks and each wrong answer loses 1. Unattempted questions score zero.

MP ADPO Answer Key 2026 Highlights

The exam date is rescheduled to 1st November 2026 and MP ADPO admit cards were out on 21 October 2026. 

The important highlights related to MP ADPO answer key 2026 are mentioned below.

Particulars	Status
Exam date	1 November 2026 (Sunday), 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Provisional answer key	Not released yet. Expected first week of November 2026
Objection window	7 days from release
Final answer key	After the expert committee reviews objections
Official website	mppsc.mp.gov.in

When Will the MP ADPO Answer Key 2026 Be Released?

MPPSC has not announced a date for the MP ADPO answer key 2026, but its own track record points to the first week of November 2026. The Commission usually publishes provisional keys within one to three days of an objective exam.

The last ADPO exam was held on 18 December 2022, and MPPSC put out the provisional key on 19 December 2022.

MPPSC Exam	Exam Date	Provisional Key Released
MP ADPO 2026	1 November 2026	Expected 2–5 November 2026
MP ADPO (previous cycle)	18 December 2022	19 December 2022

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Steps to Download MP ADPO Answer Key 2026 PDF 

The MP ADPO answer key PDF download is available only on mppsc.mp.gov.in. MPPSC will upload the MP ADPO 2026 answer key there as a PDF notice. Here is how to find it quickly:

1. Go to mppsc.mp.gov.in.
2. Open the "What's New" or latest notices section on the homepage.
3. Look for a notice titled "Provisional Answer Key" with "Assistant District Public Prosecution Officer" or "ADPO" in it.
4. Open the PDF and find the key for your question booklet set (MPPSC usually prints answers for Sets A, B, C and D).
5. Download and save the file. You will need it again for objections.

How to Calculate Your Score Using the MP ADPO Answer Key 2026

Candidates can calculate their score by doing MP ADPO Exam analysis also after the exam is completed.

Score - (3 × correct answers) − (1 × wrong answers). Unattempted questions add nothing and cost nothing.

\text{Score} = (3 \times \text{Correct}) - (1 \times \text{Wrong})

Worked example

Say you attempted 128 of 150 questions.

Part	Attempted	Correct	Wrong	Score
Part A (50 Q)	40	30	10	90 − 10 = 80 / 150
Part B (100 Q)	88	70	18	210 − 18 = 192 / 300
Total	128	100	28	272 / 450

What the marking scheme means for your estimate

Candidates with four options, a blind guess has zero expected value: a one-in-four chance of +3 against a three-in-four chance of −1. If you could rule out one option before guessing, each such answer was worth about +0.33 marks on average.

So when you tally, do not panic over a handful of guesses. They tend to cancel out. Your real score is decided by the questions you were sure about.

Check: MP ADPO salary 

How to Raise an Objection Against the MPPSC ADPO Answer Key 2026

Candidates can challenge any answer in the provisional key within 7 days of its release by paying ₹100 per question online. The fee is refunded if your objection is accepted. A subject expert committee reviews every objection before MPPSC issues the final key.

1. Log in to the candidate section on mppsc.mp.gov.in using your application details.
2. Open the answer key objection link for the ADPO exam.
3. Select the question number and your booklet set.
4. Type your objection and the correct answer you propose.
5. Attach or cite your evidence (see below).
6. Pay ₹100 per question and save the receipt.

What Happens After Candidates Objects Answer Key

MPPSC does not simply accept or reject an objection. Based on the rules described in the notification, a disputed question can end in one of three ways:

Expert Committee Finds	What Happens to Marks
Provisional key was wrong	Key is corrected and all OMR sheets are re-evaluated
More than one option is correct	All candidates who chose any correct option get marks
No option is correct	Question is removed from evaluation

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MP ADPO Result and Interview Shortlist After the Answer Key 2026

The written MP ADPO result is prepared on the final answer key and MPPSC shortlists candidates for the 50-mark interview from it. As per the notification summary, about three times as many candidates as there are vacancies are called. 

The 107 MP ADPO 2026 Vacancies, means roughly 320 candidates, plus any category-wise additions.

Final selection combines the written score (450) and the interview score (50) for a total of 500. Re-evaluation and rechecking of OMR sheets are not allowed.

Candidates should start interview preparation now?

If your honest estimate puts you comfortably above the qualifying mark in both parts, yes. The gap between the result and the interview is usually short, and ADPO interviews lean heavily on criminal procedure, evidence and the new codes. Brush up on how the MP ADPO Syllabus by revising the important topics like BNSS changed bail, arrest and trial procedure, and be ready to talk about your court experience if you have any.

Common Mistakes When Checking the MP ADPO Answer Key

The common mistakes which candidates usually does while checking the MP ADPO Answer Key are mentioned below.

• Checking the wrong set. The key is printed set-wise. Matching Set A answers against a Set C booklet gives a meaningless score.
• Trusting memory. On an OMR exam, you only know your answers if you marked them in the question booklet. Recheck those marks against the key, not what you think you chose.
• Filing objections without a source. An objection that just says "the answer is wrong" is rejected. Cite the section or judgment.
• Missing the window. Seven days pass quickly. Object early, ideally within the first three days.
• Clicking unofficial links. "MP ADPO answer key PDF" links on Telegram and WhatsApp often lead to coaching sign-up pages or malware. Download only from mppsc.mp.gov.in.

The MP ADPO answer key 2026 should reach mppsc.mp.gov.in within the first week after the 1 November exam. Use it to calculate your part-wise score, object with primary-source evidence where an answer looks wrong, and start interview preparation if your estimate is safely above the qualifying mark. Bookmark this page; we will add the MP ADPO answer key PDF download link and objection dates the moment MPPSC releases them.

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