APSC Assistant Engineer (PHED) Answer Key 2026: Provisional Keys Out — Latest Update
Good news for Assam engineering aspirants! APSC has released the provisional Answer Keys for the OMR Screening Test for Assistant Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Chemical) under PHED, Advt. No. 31/2025, held on 27 September 2026. Match your answers with the keys for Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (Engineering). If you find a wrong answer, submit your objection online, with authentic source(s), through the link on the official website on or before 1 October 2026. Objections by email or hard copy will not be considered.
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APSC AE (PHED) Answer Key 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice No. | 60PSC/CON/Exam-22/2025-2026 |
| Notice Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Exam | OMR based Screening Test (MCQ), Advt. No. 31/2025 |
| Screening Test Held On | 27 September 2026 |
| Papers Covered | Paper-I General Studies and Paper-II Civil / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering |
| Key Type | Provisional Answer Keys |
| Where to Check | APSC official website (apsc.nic.in) |
| Objection Mode | Online only, through the link on the official website |
| Last Date for Objections | On or before 1 October 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Not stated in the notice |
Objection Rules You Must Follow
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Authentic source(s) required | A claim without authentic source(s) will not be entertained |
| No website references | Reference to any website or any unspecified document will not be entertained |
| Online link only | No petition by email or hard copy will be considered |
How to Check the Answer Key and Raise an Objection
- Visit the APSC official website (link in the update box and in Essential Links).
- Open the provisional Answer Keys for the Assistant Engineer (PHED) Screening Test held on 27 September 2026.
- Match the key for Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (your engineering discipline) with the answers you marked on the OMR sheet.
- If you find a wrong answer, open the objection link given on the official website.
- Submit your opinion along with authentic source(s) on or before 1 October 2026.
The notice does not give a start time, an end time or a fee for objections, so check the objection link on the official website for those details before you submit. The window closes on 1 October 2026, so do not leave it to the last hour. A claim without authentic proof, or one that only cites a website, will not be entertained, so pick your strongest reference for each question. APSC has not yet announced when the final key or the screening result will come out. Once it does, we will add it to this page.
Your Guide to the APSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2025 (PHED, Assam)
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) advertised 50 Assistant Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering under the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Assam, through Advt. No. 31/2025 dated 9 September 2025. These are Assam state government posts in Pay Band-4 (Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,10,000) with a Grade Pay of Rs. 12,700. For engineering graduates who are permanent residents of Assam, this is a respected technical job serving water supply and public health work across the state.
The online application window ran from 15 September 2025 to 14 October 2025 and is now closed. The OMR Screening Test was held on 27 September 2026, and the provisional answer keys are now out. This page keeps every recruitment detail in one place — vacancies, eligibility, salary, selection stages, dates and fees. Bookmark it, and follow GovtJobsAlert.in for the next stage. You can also browse more Assam government jobs while you wait.
What are the Key Highlights of APSC Assistant Engineer (PHED) Recruitment 2025?
The APSC is the constitutional body that recruits officers for the Government of Assam. This advertisement fills technical posts in the Public Health Engineering Department.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Department | Public Health Engineering Department, Assam |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 31/2025, dated 9 September 2025 |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Chemical) |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,10,000, Grade Pay Rs. 12,700 (Pay Band-4) |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Application Window | 15 September 2025 to 14 October 2025 (closed) |
| Screening Test | 27 September 2026 (held) |
| Objection Last Date | 1 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies are in APSC Assistant Engineer (PHED) Recruitment 2025?
The reservation split is different for each discipline, so check your own row. RFW means seats Reserved for Women within that category.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | Open 21 (RFW 6), OBC / MOBC 12 (RFW 4), SC 1, STP 5, STH 1 | 40 |
| AE (Mechanical) | Open 3 (RFW 1), OBC / MOBC 1, SC 0, STP 1, STH 0 | 5 |
| AE (Chemical) | Open 2, OBC / MOBC 1, SC 0, STP 1, STH 1 | 5 |
| Grand Total | All categories, all three posts | 50 |
| Post | PwBD Seats | Ex-Servicemen Seats |
|---|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | 5 (Blindness / Low Vision 1, Deaf / Hard of Hearing 1, Locomotor 2, Autism etc. 1) | 2 |
| AE (Mechanical) | Nil | 1 |
| AE (Chemical) | Nil | 1 |
Notice that Mechanical and Chemical have no SC seat, Mechanical has no STH seat, and Chemical has no seat reserved for women. Out of 50 posts, 11 are reserved for women (10 in Civil, 1 in Mechanical). The advertisement says reservation is as per the draft advertisement received from the Government, against the total posts in the cadre. Ex-Servicemen must upload the Ex-Servicemen Identity Card issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of Assam and the Discharge Book.
What is the Eligibility for APSC Assistant Engineer (PHED) 2025?
Candidates must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Assam. A valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam (for educational purpose) or an Employment Exchange Registration Certificate is treated as proof of residency.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| AE (Civil) | B.E. / B.Tech specifically in Civil Engineering from an AICTE-recognised institute, or Part A & B of AMIE (India) in Civil Engineering enrolled on or before 31.05.2013 |
| AE (Mechanical) | B.E. / B.Tech specifically in Mechanical Engineering from an AICTE-recognised institute, or Part A & B of AMIE (India) in Mechanical Engineering enrolled on or before 31.05.2013 |
| AE (Chemical) | B.E. / B.Tech specifically in Chemical Engineering from an AICTE-recognised institute, or Part A & B of AMIE (India) in Chemical Engineering enrolled on or before 31.05.2013 |
The word “specifically” matters: your degree must be in the same discipline as the post. See more engineering government jobs if your branch is different.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 38 years (minimum 21 years) |
| SC / ST | 43 years |
| OBC / MOBC | 41 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 50 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC / MOBC) | 53 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST) | 55 years |
| PwBD (any category) | 10 years relaxation, whatever your category |
Age is counted only from the Class-X / Class-XII Admit Card, Pass Certificate or Marksheet showing your date of birth. No other document is accepted for age proof. PwBD candidates need a benchmark disability of 40% or more with a certificate from the competent authority.
Conditions That Can Cost You Your Candidature
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Eligibility checked at every stage | If at any stage you are found not eligible, your candidature will be cancelled |
| Category is final | You cannot change your caste category or sub-category at any stage of selection |
| No withdrawal | A request to withdraw candidature after submission will not be entertained |
| False information | Your application will be rejected and you may be disqualified from APSC posts for a period the Commission decides |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will disqualify you |
| Date of birth | No later request to change the date of birth will be considered |
| Interview documents | Original certificates must be produced at the interview, failing which you will not be allowed to appear |
| Government employees | Must upload a certificate from the employing authority; those seeking pay protection must upload a NOC |
What is the Salary for APSC Assistant Engineer 2025?
The advertisement gives a clear pay structure. On top of this, you get other allowances as admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,10,000 per month |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 12,700 |
| Pay Band | Pay Band-4 |
| Allowances | As admissible to Assam State Government employees |
The advertisement does not state an in-hand figure, so we do not guess one here.
What is the Selection Process for APSC AE (PHED) 2025?
The advertisement said the selection procedure would be notified later. The answer-key notice now confirms the first stage.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| OMR Screening Test (MCQ) | Held on 27 September 2026 — Paper-I General Studies and Paper-II Civil / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering |
| Personal Interview / Viva-Voce | The advertisement says candidates must attend if required, at a place fixed by the Commission |
| Document Verification | Original certificates are checked at the interview stage |
Neither notice states the marks, number of questions, duration or negative marking for the test, so we do not list them. Track every APSC answer key update with us.
How to Apply for APSC Assistant Engineer 2025?
The application window closed on 14 October 2025, so no new applications are accepted. For the record, this is how candidates applied:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the APSC recruitment portal (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Log in and open Advt. No. 31/2025 for Assistant Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Chemical) |
| 3 | Fill the form; age, caste and qualification certificates are fetched from the OTR profile |
| 4 | Upload the required documents and preview the form |
| 5 | Pay the fee online and download the confirmation |
Applications were accepted only online on the APSC recruitment portal; no other mode was allowed. Keep your PRC, caste certificate and Class-X / XII date-of-birth proof safe — you will need the originals at the interview.
What are the Important Dates for APSC Assistant Engineer Answer Key 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 9 September 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 15 September 2025 |
| Online Application Close | 14 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2025 |
| OMR Screening Test | 27 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Notice | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Objections | 1 October 2026 |
What was the Application Fee for APSC AE Recruitment 2025?
| Category | Total Fee (Application Fee + CSC-SPV Processing Fee) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 297.20 (Rs. 250 + Rs. 47.20) |
| OBC / MOBC | Rs. 197.20 (Rs. 150 + Rs. 47.20) |
| SC, ST, BPL and PwBD | Rs. 47.20 (application fee NIL + Rs. 47.20) |
Fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Applications without the prescribed fee were summarily rejected, and fee relaxation needed a category certificate from the competent authority.
Essential Links — APSC Assistant Engineer (PHED) Answer Key 2026
- APSC AE (PHED) Provisional Answer Key Notice PDF
- Download APSC Assistant Engineer Advt. No. 31/2025 Notification PDF
- APSC Recruitment Portal (Application Closed)
- Visit APSC Assistant Engineer (PHED) Official Website
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If you appeared in the screening test on 27 September 2026, check your answers against the provisional keys today and raise any objection with authentic proof on or before 1 October 2026. Keep preparing for the next stage, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the APSC AE result and interview updates.