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The Kerala PSC has released the Answer Key for the Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Direct Recruitment examination conducted for the Kerala State Housing Board, Category No. 097/2025. The exam, postponed from 11 December 2025, was held on 04 February 2026 (Wednesday) from 7:00 AM to 8:50 AM in OMR mode for 100 marks. Candidates can now download the official answer key PDF to verify responses, calculate expected scores, and evaluate performance ahead of the result declaration.
Kerala PSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Answer Key 2026 PDF – Housing Board
The Kerala PSC Assistant Engineer (Civil) Answer Key 2026 PDF for the Kerala State Housing Board, Category No. 097/2025, is now available for download. Candidates can access the official answer key to cross-check their answers, calculate probable scores using the OMR marking scheme, and analyze their exam performance before the final results are announced.
Download Kerala PSC Housing Board AE Civil (097/2025) Answer Key PDF here!
Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Engineer (Civil) Exam 2026 – Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Direct Recruitment |
| Department | Kerala State Housing Board |
| Category Number | 097/2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 21 January 2026 |
| Date of Examination | 04 February 2026 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Exam Time | 7:00 AM to 8:50 AM |
| Exam Mode | OMR Based |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Exam Medium | English |
| State-wise Exam | Yes |
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Join NowHow to Download Kerala PSC Housing Board AE Civil Answer Key 2026 PDF
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website
- Click on the Downloads tab on the homepage
- Select Answer Key (OMR Examination) from the list
- Choose Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Kerala State Housing Board
- Select the relevant Category Number (097/2025)
- Click on the Answer Key PDF link
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
How to Calculate Your Score Using Kerala PSC Housing Board AE Civil Answer Key
- Download the official Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Engineer Civil 2026 answer key PDF
- Match your marked answers with the correct answers in the key
- Add 1 mark for every correct answer
- Deduct 1/3 mark (0.33) for each incorrect answer (negative marking)
- Do not count unanswered questions
- Total the correct marks and subtract the negative marks
- The final value is your expected exam score
Kerala PSC Housing Board AE Civil Answer Key Objection Process – OMR Exams
Kerala PSC allows candidates to raise objections against the Provisional Answer Key of OMR-based examinations through the OTR profile only. Objections must be submitted online within 5 days from the date the provisional answer key is published, including both the start and end dates.
How to Raise an Objection
- Log in to your Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) account
- Open the Answer Key Objection section
- Select the relevant exam and category number
- Enter the question number and explain the objection clearly
- Attach valid supporting proof, if applicable
- Submit the objection within the prescribed time limit
Kerala PSC will examine all valid objections with the help of subject experts and release the Final Answer Key on the official website and PSC Bulletin. Objections submitted after the release of the final key will not be considered.





