GSSSB AAE Answer Key 2026 OUT – Download Provisional Key PDF, Response Sheet & Objection Details

GSSSB AAE Answer Key 2026 Overview

The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Additional Assistant Engineer (AAE) recruitment exam conducted recently in 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill engineering posts (primarily Civil and Electrical) in various Gujarat government departments like Water Resources, Roads & Buildings, and others. The answer key helps candidates verify their responses against the official solutions, estimate tentative scores, and decide whether to challenge any discrepancies. Along with the key, GSSSB has also provided the response sheet for individual performance review. Candidates who appeared can now download the documents from the official portal and submit objections within the given window if they find any errors in the provisional answers. This step is crucial before the final key and merit list preparation.

GSSSB AAE Important Dates

• Answer Key Release: 7 March 2026
• Objection window Start: 07 March 2026
• Last Date to Submit Objection: 13 March 2026
• Result Declared: Available Soon!
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

GSSSB AAE Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Fee: ₹400/-
• SC / ST / PH Fee: ₹0/-
• Female Fee: Often exempted or reduced for reserved categories
• Correction Charge: ₹100–200  
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) through OJAS/GSSSB portal

GSSSB AAE Vacancy Details 

• GSSSB has announced a significant number of posts under the Additional Assistant Engineer category in recent drives (including reopen and increased vacancies). Total posts mentioned in latest updates reach up to 974+ across Civil, Electrical, and related branches.

GSSSB AAE Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Diploma in the relevant engineering branch (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) from a recognized institution approved by AICTE or equivalent. Some posts may accept degree holders as well.
• Age Limit (as on last date/cut-off mentioned in notification): Generally 18 to 35/40 years (relaxable for reserved categories). Maximum age often up to 45 years for certain categories as per 2026 notices.
• Mandatory Requirement: Knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi language is essential; computer proficiency may be required for some roles.
• Age Relaxation: As per Gujarat government norms – 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC, 10 years for PwD, additional for women & ex-servicemen (check advt for exact).
• Any other official conditions: Physical fitness standards (if applicable), no criminal background, and valid documents during verification.

GSSSB AAE Selection Process

1. Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) / Written Exam
2. Document Verification
3. Provisional Merit List preparation after final answer key
4. Appointment based on category-wise cut-off and vacancies

How to download GSSSB AAE Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official GSSSB website at https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in/
2. Go to the “Answer Key” section on the homepage or under “Examination” menu.
3. Look for the latest provisional answer key link for Advt. No. 362/202526 or related AAE posts (published around 07 March 2026).
4. Click on the relevant link for “Provisional Answer Key cum Response Sheet”.
5. Enter your credentials like Seat Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth if required.
6. Download the PDF file of the answer key and your response sheet.
7. Cross-check your marked answers with the official key to calculate tentative marks (1 mark per correct, negative marking if mentioned).
8. Save/print the documents for future reference and objection filing.

GSSSB AAE Answer Key 2026 Raise Objection 2026

1. Objection start date: 07 March 2026 (same day as key release)
2. Last date to submit objection: 13 March 2026 (as per latest updates)
3. Objection fee (if any): ₹100 per question (refundable if objection upheld, as per GSSSB rules)
4. Mode of objection submission: Online through the official portal login; upload supporting documents/PDF proof clearly mentioning question number, your answer, and correct justification.