CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) is a Group-B post in the Department of Social Security and Development of Women & Children, Govt. of Punjab. The role involves overseeing ICDS projects and child-development schemes at the project/block level. PPSC conducts the recruitment examination for this post when vacancies are notified (advertisement no. is included in the official notification). The 2026 recruitment included a written exam for the specified vacancies.
Exam pattern & marking: The written test is typically an objective-type paper (multiple choice). For this cycle, public sources and the answer key PDF show the standard marking pattern — +4 for each correct answer (confirm from official notification for negative marking details). Use the official notification for exact marking rules.
What happened — The Jan 4, 2026 exam and answer key release
PPSC conducted the CDPO written exam on 4 January 2026 (timings reported around 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM for many centres). On the same day (or immediately after), the Commission published a provisional answer key and the question paper PDF for all sets (A, B, C, D). This quick publication helps maintain transparency and allows candidates to check their performance early. The provisional key is subject to correction after objections are reviewed.
How to download the PPSC CDPO Answer Key 2026 (step-by-step)
Open the official PPSC website: https://ppsc.gov.in/.
Go to the “Announcements / Answer Key” section (or check the home page notices).
Look for the public notice titled “Answer Key for Recruitment to the posts of Child Development Project Officer (Group-B)” (Advt. No. given in the PDF).
Click the link and download the Answer Key PDF (it usually contains answer keys for all sets and the question paper).
Save the PDF and cross-check answers set-wise (A/B/C/D) with your response sheet.
Official PDF: What it contains
The official answer key PDF is a short document (multiple pages) that includes:
A public notice header with dates and advertisement number.
The answer key for sets A, B, C, D (each question number matched with the correct option).
Sometimes the question paper or scanned questions are attached, or a separate question paper PDF link is provided.
Keep this PDF safe — it’s your primary evidence when calculating marks or filing objections.
Conclusion
The PPSC CDPO Answer Key 2026 gives candidates an early and transparent look at official answers for the Jan 4 exam. Download the official PDF from PPSC, carefully cross-check your responses set-wise, and if you find discrepancies, file objections before the stated deadline (reported as 8 Jan 2026). After objections are reviewed, the Commission will publish the final key and results — keep an eye on the official portal and trusted education news sources for updates.
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