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The Kerala PSC has released the official answer key for the Research Officer (Economics and Statistics) Direct Recruitment examination (Category No. 414/2025). The exam was conducted on 23 March 2026 and will continue until 11 April 2026 through Online/OMR mode. Candidates who appeared for the 100-mark examination can now check the provisional answer key to evaluate their performance and estimate their chances of selection.
Kerala PSC Research Officer Answer Key 2026 PDF Download
The official Kerala PSC Research Officer (Economics and Statistics) Answer Key for Category No. 414/2025 has been released. Candidates can download the PDF provided below to verify their responses and calculate their expected score. In case of any discrepancies, objections may be submitted to Kerala PSC within the prescribed time limit mentioned in the notification.
Kerala PSC Research Officer 2026 Exam Details
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) |
| Post Name | Research Officer (Economics and Statistics) |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Category Number | 414/2025 |
| Exam Date | 23 March 2026 to 11 April 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online / OMR |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Official Website | https://www.keralapsc.gov.in |
| OPSC/PSC Candidate Portal | https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in |
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Join Now!How to Download Kerala PSC Research Officer Answer Key 2026
Follow the steps below to download the official Kerala PSC Research Officer (Category No. 414/2025) Answer Key:
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
- Go to the Downloads section on the homepage.
- Click on Answer Key – OMR Examinations.
- Search for Research Officer (Economics and Statistics) – Category No. 414/2025.
- Click on the answer key PDF link.
- The PDF will open on your screen.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Candidates are advised to compare their responses with the official answer key to estimate their probable score in the examination.
Kerala PSC Research Officer 2026 Marking Scheme
Candidates can use the official marking scheme to estimate their probable score after checking the answer key.
- Correct Answer: +1 Mark
- Wrong Answer: -1/3 Mark (Negative Marking)
- Unanswered Questions: No Marks Deducted
- Total Marks: 100
- Exam Mode: Online / OMR
How to Calculate Your Score
- Count the number of correct answers and multiply by 1.
- Count the number of incorrect answers and multiply by 1/3.
- Subtract the negative marks from your total correct-answer marks.
Formula:
Expected Score = (Correct Answers × 1) − (Wrong Answers × 1/3)
Candidates should note that the final score may vary based on the final answer key released by Kerala PSC after reviewing valid objections.
How to Raise Objections Against the Kerala PSC Research Officer Answer Key 2026
Candidates who find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key can submit complaints through their One Time Registration (OTR) profile on the Kerala PSC website. Complaints regarding OMR examination answer keys are accepted only through the online mode.
Steps to Submit an Objection
- Visit the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal and log in to your OTR profile.
- Navigate to the Answer Key Complaint/Objection section.
- Select the Research Officer (Economics and Statistics) examination (Category No. 414/2025).
- Choose the question number for which you want to raise an objection.
- Provide valid supporting documents or justification for your claim.
- Submit the complaint online within 5 days from the date of publication of the provisional answer key (both the publication date and the last date are included).
Important Points
- Complaints submitted through any mode other than the OTR profile will not be considered.
- Kerala PSC experts will review all valid objections received within the prescribed period.
- Based on the expert review, a Final Answer Key will be published on the Kerala PSC website and Bulletin.
- No complaints or objections will be entertained after the publication of the Final Answer Key.
