MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Answer Key 2026 Out – Key, Objection & Marks

MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Answer Key 2026 Out — Download Key & Response Sheet, Raise Objection Till 9 October, Calculate Marks & Next Steps

URGENT — Objection Window Closes 9 October 2026

1. Log in on esb.mp.gov.in with your application number and date of birth.
2. Download the answer key and your response sheet.
3. Compare every answer. Note down questions where you think the key is wrong.
4. Collect proof (book page, government source) for each such question.
5. Raise the objection on the portal, upload the proof and pay the fee before the window closes.

Note: The exact closing time on 9 October was not given in the sources. Please finish your objections early, not at the last hour.

Quick Highlights

• The key is for the combined CBT for Group-2 Sub Group-4 posts such as ASI, Panchayat Coordination Officer, Computer Operator cum Assistant Grade-3, Deputy Auditor and many more.
• There is one common paper of 200 questions and 200 marks.
• 0.25 mark is cut for each wrong answer.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for General and 40% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD / EWS (as per reports).
• The exam was held in many shifts, so the final merit may use percentile / normalisation, not only raw marks.
• Selection is based on the written CBT. No interview is mentioned in the notification summary.
• The result and final key date are not announced yet.

MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 2026 — Timeline

• Online Application: 4 August to 18 August 2026 (one source says it was extended to 21 August); correction till 23 August 2026
• Admit Card: Before the exam, on esb.mp.gov.in
• CBT Exam: 22/23 September to 5 October 2026
• Provisional Answer Key: 6 October 2026
• Objection Window: 6 to 9 October 2026
• Final Answer Key and Result: To be announced
• Typing Test (some posts) and Document Verification: To be announced

Note: Sources show the exam start as 22 or 23 September. Please follow the date on your own admit card.

How to Download MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Answer Key 2026 — Step by Step

1. Go to the official website esb.mp.gov.in.
2. Select your language and click “Online Question / Answer Objection Link”.
3. Choose “Group 2 Sub Group 4 Recruitment Test 2026”.
4. Click “Objection Tracker Login”.
5. Enter your Application Number, TAC Code (if asked), Date of Birth and the CAPTCHA.
6. Download the answer key and your response sheet PDF.
7. Save the files and take a printout.

Tip: Keep your application number and date of birth ready. If the site is slow, try again after some time. Many candidates visit at once.

How To Calculate Your Marks — Simple Formula

• Each question carries 1 mark. Total = 200 marks.
• Score = Right answers − (0.25 × Wrong answers). Questions not attempted get no marks and no penalty.
• Example: You attempt 150 questions. 120 are right and 30 are wrong. Marks = 120 − (30 × 0.25) = 120 − 7.5 = 112.5 out of 200.
• Check yourself: 50% = 100 marks (General) and 40% = 80 marks (reserved categories).

This is only your raw score. Because the exam was in many shifts, the final merit may use normalised or percentile scores. Your final score can be a little different.

What Is Percentile / Normalisation? (Simple Explanation)

• When an exam is held in many shifts, one shift may be a little harder and another a little easier.
• To keep it fair, the Board can convert marks into a percentile for each shift.
• So a student with lower raw marks in a hard shift can get a similar percentile as a student with higher raw marks in an easy shift.
• As per one report, the merit list is made on a percentile basis plus post preference order.

Please confirm the exact method in the official notification.

How To Raise an Objection — Step by Step

1. Log in on the objection portal of esb.mp.gov.in between 6 and 9 October 2026.
2. Open the objection link and select the question you want to challenge.
3. Choose the answer you think is right and write a short reason.
4. Upload supporting documents (clear scan or photo of the book page or official source).
5. Pay the objection fee online.
6. Submit and save the receipt and acknowledgement.

Fee note: The reference page says ₹150 per question plus portal charges. Another page does not mention the fee. In the earlier Group-2 Sub Group-3 round, the fee was ₹50 per question and was refunded if the objection was accepted. Please check the fee and the refund rule on the portal before paying.

Tips For a Strong Objection

• Raise an objection only if you are sure. Each objection costs money.
• Use standard proof: NCERT and MP Board books, standard reference books, government websites.
• Write the exact page number and keep the photo clear.
• Be careful if the key shows a different answer from the one you marked. Check your response sheet first.
• If two answers look right, explain clearly why one is better. Weak proof is usually rejected.
• Submit one objection for one question. Do not repeat the same objection.

Posts Under Group 2 Sub Group 4 — Main Posts and Vacancies

Category Wise Vacancy — Combined Exam (2,106 Posts)

Exam Pattern

Eligibility Recap

• Qualification: Graduate degree in any subject (some posts need specific subjects or marks) and a valid CPCT scorecard for computer related posts.
• Age (as on 1 January 2026): 18 to 40 years for open category; up to 45 years for MP domicile SC / ST / OBC and women.
• Application fee: ₹500 for unreserved / non-MP candidates and ₹250 for MP domicile reserved categories and PwBD (backlog posts: free).
• Employment Exchange: Registration with the MP State Employment Exchange was reported as mandatory.

These details come from news reports. Please read the official notification for the final rules.

Selection Process After the Answer Key

• Stage 1: Written CBT — the exam you have just given.
• Stage 2: Typing test — only for some posts (for example, posts that need data entry skill).
• Stage 3: Document verification by the recruiting department.
• For Patwari candidates, district allotment and counselling are also done, along with disability certificate checking.
• A medical test may be done if needed before appointment.

Remember: Qualifying marks only make you eligible. The merit list and your post preference order decide the final post.

Salary, Probation and Pay Scale

• Pay scales range from about ₹5,200–₹20,200 (lower posts) up to ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 (higher posts such as Level 12), depending on the post.
• Probation is 3 years. During probation, pay is about 70%, 80% and 90% of the minimum salary in year 1, 2 and 3. Full scale starts after probation.

Pay and probation rules are from one report. Please confirm the pay for your own post in the notification.

What To Do After Checking Your Marks

1. Calculate your raw marks and compare with 50% / 40% qualifying marks.
2. If you are near the line, check every doubtful question again for a valid objection.
3. Keep your CPCT scorecard and all documents ready for verification.
4. If you applied for posts that need a typing test, practise typing speed in Hindi or English as asked.
5. Check the official website daily for the final key, result and next stage dates.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Missing the last date 9 October 2026 for objections.
• Raising objections without proof or with weak proof.
• Using the wrong question number or the wrong shift paper. Check your own response sheet.
• Thinking raw marks are your final merit marks. Percentile or normalisation may apply.
• Believing fake “official cut-off” posts on social media.
• Not keeping documents ready for verification.

Warning — Avoid Fake Websites and Agents

• Download the key only from esb.mp.gov.in.
• Pay the objection fee only on the official portal.
• No agent can change your marks or give you a post for money. Never share your password, OTP or payment details.

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