The UPSSSC ASO/ARO Answer Key 2026 has been officially released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) for the Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO) Mains Examination conducted on 26 July 2026.
Candidates can now download the provisional answer key and their response sheet from the official website to estimate their probable scores.
UPSSSC has also opened the online objection window until 2 August 2026, allowing candidates to challenge any incorrect answers by paying the prescribed fee. After reviewing all valid objections, the Commission will publish the Final Answer Key, which will be used to prepare the result and merit list.
In this article, you’ll find the direct answer key download link, objection process, score calculation method, expected cutoff, and all the latest updates related to the UPSSSC ASO/ARO Answer Key 2026
UPSSSC has released the Provisional Answer Key for the ASO/ARO Mains Written Examination on 27 July 2026, a day after the exam was conducted on 26 July 2026
Candidates can now download the answer key along with their individual response sheet by logging into the official UPSSSC portal
The response sheet shows the options you actually marked during the exam, allowing you to cross-check them directly against the official key
An objection window has been opened for candidates who wish to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect, subject to a nominal fee per question
After reviewing all valid objections, UPSSSC will release the Final Answer Key, which will be used to prepare the official result and merit list
This provisional key is not final — your probable score calculated now can change slightly once the Final Answer Key incorporates any accepted corrections
Go to the “Answer Key / उत्तर कुंजी” section on the homepage or Notice Board
Click on the link titled “Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO)/Assistant Research Officer (ARO) Answer Key 2026”
Log in using your Enrollment Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth
Your Answer Key PDF and Response Sheet will open on screen
Download and save both documents, then take a printout for offline score calculation
How to Raise an Objection Against the Provisional Answer Key
Log in to the UPSSSC portal using your Enrollment Number and password/date of birth
Navigate to the “Answer Key Objection” link for the ASO/ARO exam
Select the specific question number you wish to challenge
Choose the correct answer option you believe is right, and provide a valid reason/supporting reference if required
Pay the objection fee of ₹100/- per question challenged, via online payment mode
Submit your objection and download the confirmation/objection slip for your records
Important: Only candidates who actually appeared for the exam at their allotted centre are eligible to raise objections — and the fee is generally refunded only if your objection is accepted after review
How to Calculate Your Probable Score
Step 1: Match each of your response sheet answers against the official provisional answer key, question by question
Step 2: Add +1 mark for every correct answer, as per the exam’s marking scheme
Step 3: Deduct 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer, since the ASO/ARO exam carries negative marking
Step 4: Leave unattempted questions unchanged — no marks are added or deducted for questions you skipped
Step 5: Total your score across all three parts — Statistics & Mathematics, Computer & IT, and UP General Knowledge — to get your final probable score
Remember this is only an estimate based on the provisional key — your actual score may shift slightly if any objections are accepted in the Final Answer Key
Statistics & Mathematics — 60 Questions | 65 Marks
Part-II
Computer & Information Technology — 20 Questions | 15 Marks
Part-III
General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh — 20 Questions | 20 Marks
Total
100 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.25 Mark per Wrong Answer
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes?
UPSSSC subject experts will review all valid objections submitted within the deadline
Questions found to be genuinely incorrect will have their answer key entry corrected — some questions may even be dropped/awarded to all candidates if found ambiguous or wrong
UPSSSC will then release the Final Answer Key, incorporating all accepted corrections
The Mains Exam Result and merit list will be prepared based strictly on this Final Answer Key — not the provisional one
Objection fees for accepted challenges are typically refunded, while fees for rejected objections are forfeited
Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Commerce, Economics, or Statistics from a recognized university, along with an O-Level Certificate
Age Limit: Maximum 40 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per UPSSSC Examination 2026 norms for reserved categories)
Candidates were shortlisted for this Mains exam based on their UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) 2025 score
What to Do While Waiting for the Final Answer Key & Result
Cross-check your score calculation carefully — small errors in matching your response sheet to the answer key can throw off your probable score estimate significantly
Only raise objections you’re genuinely confident about — since the fee is non-refundable for rejected challenges, avoid speculative objections just to “try your luck”
Keep your objection slip and payment receipt safe as proof, in case of any dispute later
Avoid relying on unofficial “corrected” answer keys circulating on social media or coaching WhatsApp groups — only the UPSSSC-issued Final Answer Key is authoritative for result preparation
Start preparing for the next stage (Document Verification and Medical Examination) in parallel, especially if your probable score looks competitive against expected cutoff trends
Q1. When was the UPSSSC ASO/ARO Answer Key 2026 released?
The Provisional Answer Key was released on 27 July 2026, a day after the Mains exam held on 26 July 2026.
Q2. How do I download the UPSSSC ASO/ARO Answer Key and Response Sheet?
Log in to upsssc.gov.in using your Enrollment Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth, then access the Answer Key and Response Sheet links under the Answer Key section.
Q3. What is the fee to raise an objection against the answer key?
Candidates must pay ₹100 per question challenged. This fee is typically refunded if the objection is accepted, and forfeited if rejected.
Q4. How is the ASO/ARO exam marked?
The exam has 100 questions worth 100 marks, with 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer. There is no deduction for unattempted questions.
Q5. Is the provisional answer key final?
No. It is subject to change based on valid objections raised by candidates. The Final Answer Key, released after review, is what will actually be used to prepare the result.
Q6. Who can raise objections against the answer key?
Only candidates who appeared for the exam at their allotted centre and shift, as mentioned on their admit card, are eligible to raise objections.
Q7. When will the UPSSSC ASO/ARO result be declared?
Not Specified / Refer Official Notification — the result will be prepared based on the Final Answer Key after the objection review process is complete; candidates should keep checking upsssc.gov.in for updates.
Q8. What is the total vacancy for this recruitment?
Different sources cite either 929 or 1,565 combined ASO and ARO posts under Advt. No. 05-Exam/2026 — candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the exact confirmed figure.
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