1. Introduction

If you appeared for the CGPSC Court Manager exam on 4 January 2026, the last few days may have been emotionally heavy. Once the exam is over, there is always a mix of relief, doubt, and silent calculation running in the mind.

The release of the answer key is not just a formality. It is the first official mirror of your performance - but only if you know how to use it correctly. Many candidates either overestimate their chances or unnecessarily panic at this stage. This article is meant to help you stay balanced, informed, and practical.

2. Answer Key Overview

The provisional (model) answer key for the Court Manager examination has been released by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission.

Key verified facts:

  • Exam date: 04 January 2026
  • Answer key released: 05 January 2026
  • Vacancies: 22 posts
  • Objection window: Open till 13 January 2026
  • Official source: psc.cg.gov.in only

This is not the final answer key. Changes are possible after objections are reviewed.

3. How to Check and Use the Answer Key Properly

Correct way to approach it

  1. Download the official answer key PDF from the CGPSC website.
  2. Open your response sheet alongside the answer key.
  3. Match answers calmly - question by question, not in one rushed sitting.
  4. Mark three columns on paper:
    • Confidently correct
    • Clearly wrong
    • Doubtful / ambiguous

Common mistakes candidates make

  • Relying on coaching PDFs or Telegram answers instead of the official key
  • Ignoring negative marking while calculating score
  • Rechecking the same questions repeatedly and increasing anxiety
  • Assuming “one wrong answer = rejection” (this is not how selection works)

4. How to Calculate Expected Score

Official marking scheme (as notified)

  • Correct answer: +1 mark
  • Wrong answer: -0.25 mark
  • Unattempted: 0 mark

How to calculate

Expected Score = (Correct × 1) - (Wrong × 0.25)

⚠️ Important reality check: Your raw score is NOT your final fate. Final results depend on:

  • Normalisation (if applicable)
  • Final answer key
  • Category-wise cut-offs
  • Performance of the entire candidate pool

5. Cut-Off Expectations - A Reality Check

At this stage, official cut-off marks are not available yet.

Cut-offs depend on:

  • Number of candidates who appeared
  • Difficulty level of the paper
  • Number of vacancies (only 22 in this case)
  • Category-wise distribution

Avoid YouTube or Telegram claims like:

“Cut-off will be exactly 78.5”

Such numbers are guesses, not data. Take them lightly.

6. Objection Process - Who Should Raise It & Who Shouldn’t

You should consider raising an objection if:

  • The official answer clearly contradicts:

    • Standard textbooks
    • Supreme Court / High Court judgments (if law-related)
    • Government notifications or authoritative sources

  • You can submit documentary proof, not just opinion

You should NOT raise an objection if:

  • Your doubt is based on memory, not evidence
  • The question is tricky but not factually wrong
  • You are objecting “just in case”

Fee: ₹50 per question (refundable only if objection is accepted)

👉 Unnecessary objections waste both money and mental energy.

7. What to Do After the Answer Key

If your score looks high

  • Stay calm - do not mentally declare selection
  • Start light preparation for the next stage, if applicable
  • Keep checking the official website weekly

If your score is borderline

  • Wait for the final answer key
  • Do not quit preparation yet
  • Analyse weak areas objectively

If your score is low

  • Do not self-blame or panic
  • Use this exam as data, not defeat
  • Review:
    • Was it syllabus coverage?
    • Time management?
    • Conceptual gaps?

This reflection helps more than any motivation video.

8. Timeline Ahead - What Comes Next

Based on CGPSC’s usual process:

  1. Objection review
  2. Final answer key release
  3. Written exam result
  4. Next stage (interview / document verification - details not available yet)

Exact result dates are not announced yet. Monitor only the official website.

9. Pros & Cons of the Answer Key Phase

Pros

  • Transparency in evaluation
  • Fair chance to correct genuine errors
  • Early self-assessment

Cons

  • Over-analysis leading to stress
  • Comparing scores obsessively
  • Losing focus on upcoming exams

Balance is key.

10. Candidate Checklist

✔ Registration number & login credentials saved ✔ Answer key PDF downloaded ✔ Response sheet checked once properly ✔ Objection proof (if any) ready in PDF format ✔ Objection deadline: 13 January 2026 ✔ No reliance on unofficial cut-off claims

11. Conclusion

The answer key is a tool, not a verdict.

Whether your score is high, average, or low - this phase should be used for clarity, not anxiety. Competitive exams reward consistency over emotional reactions. Handle this stage patiently and intelligently.

Whatever the outcome, your preparation journey does not end here.

12. FAQs

Q1. Is this the final answer key? No. This is a provisional/model answer key.

Q2. Will marks change after objections? Yes, if objections are accepted, answers and marks can change.

Q3. Is raising an objection compulsory? No. Only raise it if you have strong documentary proof.

Q4. When will the result be declared? Not announced yet. Track only the official CGPSC website.