Nagaland PSC NCS, NPS & Allied Services 2025-26 Answer Key 2026

Last updated: 5 June 2026

The NPSC releases a provisional answer key after Prelims, followed by a final key after reviewing objections. Use it to estimate your score before the official result.

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Nagaland PSC provisional Prelims answer key was released on 22 December 2025. Objections were accepted offline from 5–9 January 2026.

Answer Key Overview

ParticularsDetails
Prelims Exam Date 13 December 2025
Provisional Answer Key 22 December 2025
Objection Window 5 – 9 January 2026 (offline / written)
Negative Marking 0.33 mark per wrong answer
Total Marks (Prelims) 200

Marking Scheme

Prelims: each correct answer carries marks as per official key; 0.33 mark deducted for every incorrect answer; no penalty for unanswered questions.

How to Download Answer Key

  1. Visit npsc.nagaland.gov.in after the exam.
  2. Find the 'Answer Key' link for NCS/NPS Prelims 2025.
  3. Select your question paper set (A, B, C or D) if applicable.
  4. Download the PDF and compare with your OMR responses.
  5. Calculate tentative marks: +1 for correct, −0.33 for each wrong answer (unanswered = no change).

Raise Objections

Window: 5 – 9 January 2026 (offline written submission only)

  • Candidate name and roll number
  • Question paper set
  • Question number and your objection
  • Supporting proof or reference

FAQs

When was the Nagaland PSC Prelims answer key 2025 released?

The provisional answer key was published on 22 December 2025 on the official NPSC website.

Can anyone download the NPSC answer key?

Yes. The provisional answer key is a public PDF — login is usually not required.

How do I challenge the Nagaland PSC answer key?

Objections were accepted offline in written format from 5 to 9 January 2026, with roll number, question details and supporting proof.

Is negative marking applied in Nagaland PSC Prelims?

Yes. A penalty of 0.33 marks is deducted for each wrong answer in the Prelims MCQ paper.

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