Archive · 25 Dec 2025
MPSC Revises Answer Sheet Format for Exams
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has changed the answer sheets for their objective exams.
Now, there are two parts to the answer sheet: one for marking answers and another for personal details.
They've added a fifth option for questions you don't want to answer.
If you don't choose any option, you'll lose a quarter of the marks for that question.
The answer sheets must be filled correctly, or they might be considered invalid.
This is all to make the exams fairer and more secure.
MPSC introduces a fifth option on answer sheets for unanswered questions.
Answer sheets are now in two parts: Part 1 for answers and Part 2 for personal details.
Seat numbers are changed to 7 digits (numeric) instead of 8 alphanumeric characters.
25% marks will be deducted for unanswered questions or incorrect markings.
Answer sheets will be invalid if not signed, use the wrong pen, or have irrelevant remarks.
- Who
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- What
- Revised answer sheet format for objective exams
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Why
- To make the recruitment process more foolproof and innovative
- Organization
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Changes Introduced
- Fifth option, stricter evaluation rules
- Answer Sheet Format
- Two parts: Part 1 for answers, Part 2 for personal details
- Seat Number
- 7 digits (numeric) instead of 8 alphanumeric characters
- Penalty for Unanswered Questions
- 25% marks deduction
- Invalid Answer Sheet Conditions
- No signature, wrong pen, irrelevant remarks, missing question booklet number, writing on Part 1