The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) released the first answer keys on April 11 of the State Service preliminary 2018 on its official website, mpsc.gov.in. The state level examination was conducted by the commission on April 8. The notification further states that the candidates who have appeared the exam can raise their objections (if any) to the answer keys on or before April 17. Any representation received after the due date will not be considered. The aspirants can check their MPSC State Service Prelims answer key by visiting the official website as it helps them in estimating the individual marks count which can tallied with the correct answers.

For submitting to the objections, one need to mention the name of the exam (State Service Pre Exam 2018), question number and paper set (A, B, C, D). The MPSC in an earlier notification invited candidates to apply for 449 vacancies. The Mains exam is set to schedule in August, 2018. Here are the quick steps to download your MPSC State Level Prelims Answer Keys:

1. Visit the official website of MPSC, mpsc.gov.in.

2. On the homepage, you will come across a link that reads—State Service Preliminary Examination 2018 First Answer Key Paper; click it.

3. You will be directed to a new window.

4. The answer key will appear in a PDF format in your computer screen.

5. Download and verify with your answer sheet.

The MPSC is a Constitutional Body established under Article 315 of Constitution of India which provides a smooth and efficient functioning of the Government of Maharashtra by providing suitable candidates for various Government posts. Every year the commission conducts various examination for the recruitment of eligible candidates in various departments. The aspirants are shortlisted on the basis of performance in the preliminary and main exam. Now that the answer keys have been released, MPSC will soon release the results.

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