IB MTS Answer Key 2026 Out, Download Your Response Sheet PDF

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MHA has officially released the tentative IB MTS Answer Key 2026 on 29th January 2026 at the official website mha.gov.in. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) conducted the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Security Assistant (SA) exam recently, and now the provisional answer key is live. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 27th January 2026 can now download their response sheet PDF. This document allows you to check your correct and wrong answers before the final result is declared. The direct link to download the answer key is given below.

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IB MTS Answer Key Highlights

Event	Details
Organization	Intelligence Bureau (MHA)
Exam Name	IB MTS / Security Assistant 2025-26
Exam Date	27th January 2026
Answer Key Status	Released (On 29th Jan 2026)
Objection Window	Active Now
Official Website	mha.gov.in

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IB MTS Answer Key 2026 (Provisional)

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has uploaded the Provisional Answer Key along with the candidate’s Response Sheet. This is not the final result. It is just a tool for you to calculate your “Raw Score”. If you find that any answer marked by IB is wrong, you can raise an objection. After checking all objections, IB will release the Final Answer Key and then the Result.

How to Download IB MTS Answer Key 2026?

Downloading the answer key is very easy. You just need your login details. Follow these simple steps:

Visit the Website: Go to the official website mha.gov.in or the direct link provided above.
Login Page: A login page will open. Enter your User ID (Registration Number) and Password.
Click Login: Press the submit button.
Go to ‘Candidate Response’: On your dashboard, look for the tab that says “Candidate Response”.
Generate PDF: You will see a line saying “To download your question paper, click here”. Click on “Here”.
Save: Your answer key with your marked answers will open. Save it as a PDF.

How to Calculate Marks for IB MTS?

You don’t need a calculator. Just follow this simple formula to check your marks.

Count your Total Correct Answers. Multiply them by 1.
Count your Total Wrong Answers. Multiply them by 0.25.
Formula: (Total Correct) – (Wrong × 0.25) = Your Raw Score.

Example: If you attempted 80 questions, got 60 correct and 20 wrong:

(60 × 1) – (20 × 0.25) = 60 – 5 = 55 Marks.

How to Raise Objections in IB MTS Answer Key?

If you are 100% sure that an answer given by IB is wrong, you can challenge it.

Step	Action
Tab	Click on the “Objection Form” tab in your dashboard.
Fee	You usually have to pay ₹100 per question.
Proof	Upload a photo of a valid book or source to prove your point.
Deadline	The link is active for only 3 to 4 days. Do it quickly.

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FAQs: IB MTS Answer Key 2026

When was the IB MTS Answer Key 2026 released?

The answer key was released today, 29th January 2026.

How can I download my IB MTS Response Sheet?

You can download it from mha.gov.in by logging in with your User ID and Password.

Is there negative marking in the IB MTS Exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks (1/4th) for every wrong answer.

What if I forgot my password?

There is a “Forgot Password” option on the login page. You will receive a new password on your registered email ID.

Can I challenge the answer key?

Yes, if you find any error, you can raise an objection by paying a small fee through the “Objection Form” tab.

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