The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the provisional answer key for the Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026, which covers Patwari and other posts. Candidates who appeared in the examination can check the provisional key and their individual response sheet through the official exam portal. The provisional key was made available on 6 October 2026, and the objection window for it has now closed.
The recruitment covers 2,106 posts under Group-2 Sub Group-4. The examination was held in multiple shifts from 22 September 2026 to 5 October 2026, so candidates should compare their responses only with the key for their own exam date and shift. The result has not been announced yet; candidates should watch the official MPESB website for the final answer key and the result.
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Patwari Answer Key 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Exam Name | Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Post Name | Patwari and other Group-2 Sub Group-4 posts |
| Total Vacancies | 2,106 |
| Exam Dates | 22 September 2026 to 5 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Available | 6 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | 6 October 2026 to 9 October 2026 (now closed) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 150 per question plus portal charges |
| Result Status | Not announced yet |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Online Application Begin | 4 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 21 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 18 September 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 22 September 2026 to 5 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Available | 6 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | 6 October 2026 to 9 October 2026 (now closed) |
Application Fee
| General / Other State | Rs. 560 |
| OBC / SC / ST | Rs. 310 |
| Portal Charges | Rs. 60 |
Vacancy Details – Total 2,106 Posts
The Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 covers 2,106 posts, including Patwari and other equivalent posts. Post-wise vacancy details are given in the official notification on esb.mp.gov.in.
Eligibility
Candidates were required to hold a degree from a recognised university in India. Post-wise eligibility details are given in the official notification. The age limit was 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation as per the recruitment rules.
How to Download the MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Answer Key
- Visit the official MPESB website at esb.mp.gov.in or open the official exam portal.
- Find the link for the Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 answer key / response sheet.
- Log in with your application number, TAC code and date of birth, as shown on the portal.
- Select your exam date and shift, then download the provisional answer key and your response sheet.
- Compare your marked responses with the provisional key for your shift only.
Objections against the provisional key could be raised from 6 October 2026 to 9 October 2026 on payment of Rs. 150 per question plus portal charges. That window is now closed, and the final answer key will be published by MPESB after the objections are examined.
Important Links
| Download Answer Key / Response Sheet (Official Exam Portal) | Click Here |
| MPESB Official Website | Click Here |
| Download Notification (MPESB Official Website) | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Patwari answer key released?
The provisional answer key was released on 6 October 2026.
How many posts are covered by this recruitment?
The Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 covers 2,106 posts, including Patwari and other posts.
What was the objection fee for the provisional answer key?
The objection fee was Rs. 150 per question plus portal charges, and the objection window ran from 6 October 2026 to 9 October 2026.
Has the MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 result been announced?
Not specified in the official update yet. Candidates should check esb.mp.gov.in for the final answer key and result.
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