Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has released the BSNL SET Answer Key 2026 (provisional response sheet) on 10 July 2026 for Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom & Finance) recruitment under Advt. No. BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1). Candidates who appeared in the CBT on 5 July 2026 can download their individual response sheet and submit objections until 17 July 2026, 10:00 AM at bsnl.examresponse.in.
Answer key out: 10 July 2026 · Exam date: 5 July 2026 · Objection window: 10 – 17 Jul 2026 (till 10 AM) · Portal: bsnl.examresponse.in
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BSNL SET Answer Key 2026 — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| Post | Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom & Finance) |
| Advertisement | BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| BSNL SET Exam Date | 5 July 2026 |
| Answer Key / Response Sheet | 10 July 2026 |
| Objection Window | 10 – 17 July 2026 (till 10:00 AM) |
| Answer Key Format | Online response sheet (question-wise marked responses) |
| Login | Roll number + DOB password (YYYYMMDD) |
| Official Answer Key Portal | bsnl.examresponse.in |
| Official Website | bsnl.co.in |
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Response Sheet / Raise Objection | Click here — BSNL SET answer key portal |
| BSNL Registration Portal | Click here — bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com |
| BSNL Official Website | Click here to visit bsnl.co.in |
| BSNL Careers | Click here — BSNL About Us → Career |
Important Dates — BSNL SET 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BSNL SET CBT Exam | 5 July 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key / Response Sheet | 10 July 2026 |
| Objection / Representation Window Opens | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 17 July 2026, 10:00 AM IST |
| Final Answer Key | After objection review (on official portal) |
| BSNL SET Result 2026 | To be notified (based on final answer key) |
How to Download BSNL SET Answer Key 2026
- Open the official answer key portal at bsnl.examresponse.in.
- Alternatively, visit bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com or bsnl.co.in → About Us → Career → select the SET answer key link.
- Enter your roll number in the login field.
- Enter your password — your date of birth in YYYYMMDD format (e.g. 15 March 1998 →
19980315). - Complete the security check and click Login.
- Your response sheet with marked answers will appear on screen.
- Download and save the PDF for score estimation and future reference.
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BSNL SET Marking Scheme 2026
Use the official marking scheme below to estimate your probable score before the result is declared:
| Answer Type | Marking |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong answer | −0.25 mark (¼ mark deducted) |
| Unattempted | No penalty |
Note: The exam is typically scored out of 200 marks. Final result marks will be calculated from the final answer key after the objection window closes — not from the provisional key.
How to Raise Objections in BSNL SET Answer Key 2026
If you believe any answer in the provisional key is incorrect, submit a representation during the objection window:
- Log in at bsnl.examresponse.in with roll number and DOB password.
- Select the question number(s) you want to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents — reference books, standard textbooks, or other valid proof justifying your objection.
- Submit the objection form before 17 July 2026, 10:00 AM IST.
- BSNL will review all representations and release the final answer key.
- The SET result will be prepared using the final answer key only.
Important: Unsupported or vague objections may not be considered. Cross-check your response sheet carefully before submitting.
What the Response Sheet Contains
- Candidate roll number and exam details
- Question-wise responses marked during the CBT
- Provisional correct answers (for objection reference)
- Option to submit representation / grievance against specific questions
- Not the final result or merit list
BSNL SET Recruitment — Notification Reference
The answer key belongs to direct recruitment for Senior Executive Trainee (Telecom & Finance) posts. Vacancy count, age limit, educational qualification, application fee, and pay scale are not part of the answer key notice — refer to the original BSNL SET recruitment notification on bsnl.co.in for those details.
| Stream | Typical Qualification (verify in notification) |
|---|---|
| Telecom | Engineering / technical degree as per BSNL SET notification |
| Finance | CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent as per notification |
After the Answer Key — What Happens Next?
| Stage | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Objection review | BSNL examines representations with supporting documents |
| Final answer key | Published on the official portal after review |
| Result declaration | Merit list / qualifying status based on final key |
| Further stages | As per BSNL SET recruitment notification (document verification, etc.) |
Official cut-off marks will be announced with the result — not with the provisional answer key.
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Source: BSNL official answer key portal bsnl.examresponse.in (response sheet live till 17 July 2026, 10:00 AM), Advt. No. BSNLCO-11/12(11)/1/2025-RECTT-CO-Part (1), and exam held on 5 July 2026. Always verify dates and login steps on the official BSNL portal before submitting objections.