The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the official answer key for its Group A, B & C direct recruitment examination 2026. 📋 Candidates who appeared for the computer-based test held on 15 and 16 September 2026 can now download the answer key and check their responses against the official answers.
This answer key covers all 53 posts — Deputy Director (Medical), Junior Programmer, Junior Accountant, Stenographer and Junior Assistant. Read on for the vacancy breakup, eligibility, important dates, fee details and the steps to download the answer key.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Download the Answer Key
- Important Links
Overview
NBEMS, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, conducted the direct recruitment examination for 53 Group A, B and C posts in September 2026. The provisional answer key was published on the board’s official website, natboard.edu.in, on 1 October 2026.
Candidates can log in with their enrollment or registration number and date of birth to access the answer key. With the answer key, candidates can match their responses, estimate their expected marks and decide whether to raise objections, if the board opens an objection window.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Group | Pay Level | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Medical) | Group A | Level 11 | 2 |
| Junior Programmer | Group B | Level 7 | 1 |
| Junior Accountant | Group C | Level 4 | 4 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | 7 |
| Junior Assistant | Group C | Level 2 | 39 |
| Total | — | — | 53 |
The pay scale ranges from Rs 19,900 to Rs 2,08,700 per month, depending on the post and pay level.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification varies post-wise. The age is counted as on 20 July 2026, with a minimum age of 18 years.
| Post Name | Maximum Age | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Medical) | 35 years | Recognized postgraduate medical qualification under the Medical Council Act, 1956 |
| Junior Programmer | 27 years | B.Tech / B.E / BCA / DOEACC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Level, or a degree in Computer Science, IT or Electronics, or equivalent |
| Junior Accountant | 27 years | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics or Statistics, or a degree in Commerce |
| Stenographer | 18–27 years | 12th pass with 80 words per minute shorthand speed and 30 words per minute typing speed |
| Junior Assistant | 27 years | 12th pass with proficiency in computer operations and basic software packages |
Age relaxation applies as per government rules: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years, PwBD candidates get 10–15 years depending on category, and ex-servicemen get military service plus 3 years. Central government employees in Group A and B posts get 5 years of relaxation.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 29 June 2026 |
| Online application started | 07 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 31 July 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 31 July 2026 |
| Exam city details published | 18 August 2026 |
| Admit card released | 11 September 2026 |
| Exam conducted | 15 & 16 September 2026 |
| Answer key released | 01 October 2026 |
| Result | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 1,500 + 18% GST |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | Nil |
The fee was payable online through debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet.
Selection Process
Selection for these posts is carried out in stages. The board has notified Paper-I, Paper-II and a final merit list as the stages of selection.
For Deputy Director (Medical) and Junior Programmer, the process includes a written examination followed by further selection stages as notified by the board, with the final merit based on the criteria notified. For Junior Accountant, Stenographer and Junior Assistant, the process includes a Stage-I computer-based test followed by a Stage-II computer knowledge or skill test, and the final merit is drawn on the combined marks of both stages.
How to Download the Answer Key
Follow these steps to check and download the NBEMS Group A, B & C Answer Key 2026:
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
- Go to the Recruitment or Examination section on the homepage.
- Find the link for “Group A, B & C Various Posts 2026 Answer Key”.
- Click on the answer key download link.
- Enter your enrollment number or registration number and date of birth in the login form.
- Click on the Login or Submit button.
- The answer key will appear on the screen. Check your responses carefully.
- Download and save the answer key PDF for future reference.
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