Rajasthan RPSC APO Answer Key 2026 Out at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, Download Official PDF & Response Sheet

RPSC has released the provisional Rajasthan APO answer key 2026 on September 07, 2026 for the prelims exam conducted on September 02, 2026.  

• The Objection window is open from September 08, 2026 to September 10, 2026. 
• Candidates can download the answer key from RPSC's official portal: rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in or the direct PDF download link on this page.  

Rajasthan APO Answer Key 2026 PDF Download

You can download the Rajasthan APO answer key 2026 PDF here.

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When will the Rajasthan APO Answer Key 2026 Be Released?

The provisional Rajasthan APO answer key 2026 has been released. RPSC has opened the objection window from September 08, 2026 to September 10, 2026. Candidates can challenge the answers they want during this window. Here are the important dates related to the answer key release and other related events.  

Event	Date
RPSC APO Notification Released	May 27, 2026
Application Last Date	July 07, 2026
Correction / Withdrawal window	July 18 to July 24, 2026
Prelims Exam Date	September 02, 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release	September 07, 2026
Objection Window	Sep 08 to Sep 10, 2026
Final Answer Key	To be announced
Mains Exam Date	December 27, 2026

RPSC APO Answer Key 2026 Steps to Download

Once RPSC publishes the answer key, follow the given steps to download it:  

• Step 1: Visit the official RPSC website: rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in 
• Step 2: On the homepage, open the "News & Events" or "Candidate Information → Answer Key" section. 
• Step 3: Find and click the link titled "Model Answer Key – Assistant Prosecution Officer (Pre.) Exam 2026". 
• Step 4: The answer key PDF opens on screen. It is typically arranged by question-paper series/set. 
• Step 5: Download and save the PDF and match it against the question-paper set code printed on your OMR sheet.  

You will not need a login to download the key. You will need your SSO ID only to file an objection.  

How to Calculate Your Marks Using the Rajasthan APO Answer Key?

The APO Prelims carries negative marking of one-third (1/3) mark for every wrong or multiple answer, so a careless tally can mislead you badly.  

If you want to confirm the exact marks-per-question and total before you start, check the Rajasthan APO exam pattern. Then use this method:  

Note the marks per question and total questions from your question paper / the official pattern. 

• Correct answers: Give full marks for each  
• Wrong answers: Deduct 1/3 of a question's marks for each  
• Unattempted questions: No penalty  
• Your probable score: (Correct × marks) − (Wrong × ⅓ × marks)  

Here's a worked example (assuming 1 mark per question): Suppose you attempted 130 of 150 questions, got 100 right and 30 wrong.  

• Positive marks: 100 × 1 = 100 
• Negative marks: 30 × (1/3) = 10 
• Estimated score = 100 − 10 = 90  

How to Raise Objection Against the RPSC APO Answer Key 2026?

If you believe an answer in the provisional answer key is wrong, RPSC lets you formally challenge it. Here is the process, based on RPSC's standard objection procedure used across its 2026 recruitments:

• Step 1: Log in to the Rajasthan SSO portal: sso.rajasthan.gov.in, with your SSO ID and password. 
• Step 2: Open the RPSC Recruitment Portal and click on the "Question Objection" link for the APO exam. 
• Step 3: Select the question-paper series, then the specific question number you want to challenge. 
• Step 4: Mention the correct answer according to you along with a clear explanation. 
• Step 5: Upload the document for your evidence. It can be a scan or citation from a standard textbook, bare act, or authoritative publication. Remember, objections without proof get rejected. 
• Step 6: Pay the objection fee via the portal or an E-Mitra kiosk. RPSC charges a standard fee of ₹100 per question, along with the applicable service charges. 
• Step 7: Submit your objection request before the deadline. Late objections are not entertained under any circumstances.

Note: The objection fee is non-refundable in RPSC's usual practice; some RPSC notices specify a refund only where the challenge is upheld.

Is It Worth Raising an Objection to the Rajasthan APO Answer Key 2026?

If you're confused, use this decision-making framework to know whether you should challenge the Rajasthan APO answer key or not.  

Situation	File an objection?	Why
You have a clear bare-act section or a settled Supreme Court/High Court authority contradicting the key	Yes	Strongest possible ground; documentary proof is decisive
The question is genuinely ambiguous (two defensible answers) and you can cite both	Yes, if borderline	If your Prelims result hinges on a mark or two, it's worth it
You "feel" the answer is wrong but have no textbook citation	No	RPSC discards unsupported objections; you lose ₹100
Your estimated score is comfortably above the likely cut-off	Usually no	A corrected mark or two won't change your qualification
Your estimated score is within a few marks of the expected cut-off	Yes	Every corrected mark can decide qualification

To ensure a solid proof, refer your Rajasthan APO syllabus and bare acts so you can cite the exact provision.  

Rajasthan APO Answer Key 2026 Mistakes to Avoid

• Matching the wrong paper set. RPSC uses multiple series (A/B/C/D). Matching your answers to the wrong set produces a wildly wrong score. Check your OMR's set code first. 
• Forgetting negative marking. Counting only correct answers inflates your estimate and creates false confidence or false panic. 
• Treating the provisional key as final. Answers do change after objections. Don't make a big decision (like abandoning Mains prep) on the provisional key alone. 
• Filing objections without evidences. Your gut feeling is not evidence. Objections without citations or valid evidences will not be considered.  
• Filing after the objection window. The objection period is short (often ~3 days). Check for your score or download PDF the moment the key drops. 
• Ignoring Mains while waiting for the result. The Prelims is only qualifying. The gap between Prelims and Mains is your real preparation runway. The answer key tells you whether to start now.  

What Happens After the Rajasthan APO Answer Key is Released?

Once the objection window closes, RPSC reviews the challenges, issues the final answer key, and then declares the Rajasthan APO Prelims result.  

The Rajasthan APO cut off is released with or after the result and depends on the number of candidates, vacancies (371 announced this cycle), difficulty, and category.  

If your estimated score is closer to the expected cut-off, it' best to begin Rajasthan APO Mains preparation immediately instead of waiting for the results. 

The qualifying-only nature of the Prelims means confirmed qualifiers who started early carry a decisive edge into December.  

Here are the key takeaways:  

• The provisional Rajasthan APO answer is out. It was released on September 07, 2026, a few days after the Prelims exam scheduled for September 02, 2026. 
• Candidates can download the answer key from RPSC's official portal or the link given on this page. 
• File objections only with documentary proof.
• RPSC charges an objection fee of ₹100 per question. 
• The Prelims is qualifying only; use your estimated score to decide whether to start preparing for the mains exam (December 27, 2026).