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
Login with roll number + DOB (YYYYMMDD) · Raise objections before 17 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Overview — Provisional Key vs Final Result
An answer key release is not the SET merit list. The July portal upload lets you:
- See your marked responses against the provisional key
- Challenge doubtful keys with proof during the window
- Later rely on a final answer key for official scoring
Soft note: Any score you calculate now is an estimate. Questions may be dropped or keys changed after objection review — wait for the final key before treating a number as final.
Response-sheet portals are busiest on release day and again near the objection deadline. Soft note: download your PDF early in the window, then spend calm time comparing doubtful items with standard references instead of filing last-minute objections without proof.
Telecom and Finance streams may see different question sets / keys on the same portal login. Soft note: challenge only questions that appeared in your paper; uploading irrelevant objections wastes review time and does not help your score.
Who Can Check the BSNL SET Answer Key / Response Sheet
You should log in if you:
- Appeared in the SET CBT on 5 July 2026 (Telecom or Finance stream)
- Have your roll number from the admit card
- Know your date of birth in YYYYMMDD format for the password
Soft note: Candidates who missed the CBT will not get a meaningful response sheet. Use only bsnl.examresponse.in (or links routed from official BSNL career pages) — avoid lookalike domains.
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 |
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 / Response Sheet (Step by Step)
- 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 — date of birth in YYYYMMDD (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.
Helpline: +91 8744058995 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Saturday)
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
Soft note: Screenshot everything important before the portal login window ends.
Marking Scheme — Estimate Your Score Softly
| 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.
Soft tip for estimation:
Estimated score ≈ (correct × 1) − (wrong × 0.25)
Do not count questions that may later be cancelled until the final key confirms them.
How to Raise Objections (Objection Window)
If you believe any answer in the provisional key is incorrect, submit a representation during the 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.
- Keep acknowledgement / screenshot of successful submission.
Important: Unsupported or vague objections may not be considered. Cross-check your response sheet carefully before submitting. Soft note: late submissions after 10:00 AM on 17 July are generally not accepted.
How the Final Answer Key Works
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Provisional key | Published for candidate review and objections |
| Objection review | BSNL / exam agency examines representations with supporting documents |
| Final answer key | Keys may be upheld, changed, or questions dropped as decided |
| Scoring for result | Only the final key is used to evaluate responses |
| Result / merit | Declared later using final-key scores (and notified rules) |
Soft note: Even a strong provisional estimate can move if several challenged items are revised. Always re-check score logic after the final answer key is published on the official portal.
When the final key appears, compare it question-wise with your saved provisional sheet. Soft note: if a key changes in your favour on a question you marked correctly under the new key, your estimate rises; if a question is dropped, scoring rules in the notice / portal message decide whether marks are redistributed or simply excluded — follow BSNL’s published clarification rather than coaching assumptions.
Keep the same login credentials handy until result day. Soft note: some cycles re-use the response portal for final-key viewing; others post a separate careers notice — check both bsnl.examresponse.in and bsnl.co.in career updates.
Cut-Off & Merit — Soft Explanation
Official cut-off marks are announced with the result, not with the provisional answer key. Soft note: do not treat coaching “expected cut-off” graphics as official. Cut-offs (when released) typically vary by stream (Telecom / Finance), category and vacancy mix. Merit is built from scores computed on the final key, subject to the recruitment notification’s shortlisting rules for later stages such as document verification.
After the Answer Key — What Candidates Should Do
| Stage | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| During objection window | Download sheet, challenge only with proof, save acknowledgements |
| After window closes | Wait for final answer key; avoid rumour-based score revisions |
| Result declaration | Merit / qualifying status based on final key |
| Further stages | As per BSNL SET recruitment notification (document verification, etc.) |
Keep admit card, photo ID and educational documents ready for post-result stages.
Notification Reference (Streams)
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 |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Response Sheet / Raise Objection | bsnl.examresponse.in |
| BSNL Registration Portal | bsnlregistration.ibtexamination.com |
| BSNL Official Website | bsnl.co.in |
Common Problems
| Issue | Tip |
|---|---|
| Login failed | Recheck roll number; password must be DOB as YYYYMMDD |
| Forgot DOB format | Example: 7 Jan 1999 → 19990107 (zero-pad month/day) |
| Portal slow | Retry off-peak; do not wait till the last hour of objections |
| Objection without proof | Likely rejected — attach clear textbook / standard reference |
| Treating provisional score as final | Recalculate only after final answer key |
| Wrong website | Prefer bsnl.examresponse.in and links from bsnl.co.in |
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Recap
BSNL SET Answer Key 2026 (provisional response sheet) went live on 10 July 2026 for the 5 July 2026 CBT. Log in at bsnl.examresponse.in with roll number and DOB (YYYYMMDD), download your sheet, and file evidence-backed objections by 17 July 2026, 10:00 AM. Soft note: result and merit use the final answer key only — provisional scores and unofficial cut-offs are estimates until BSNL publishes the final key and result.