UPSC releases the provisional answer key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who appear for the exam can now check the official answer key for General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II on the UPSC portal.
This update is important for aspirants because it helps them compare their responses and estimate their expected scores before the next stage of the selection process. In General Studies Paper I, UPSC drops one question out of 100 questions. As a result, 99 questions are taken for scoring.
Candidates who find any issue in the provisional answer key can submit their representation within the given deadline. They should provide the correct answer as per their understanding, along with a short explanation and valid supporting documents.
Key highlights:
- UPSC releases the CSE Prelims 2026 provisional answer key.
- Answer keys are available for General Studies Paper I and II.
- One question is dropped from General Studies Paper I.
- Paper I scoring is based on 99 questions.
- Candidates can raise objections through the official process.
Candidates should visit the official UPSC website to download the answer key and check the latest instructions.
Visit the official website to download the provisional answer key PDFs. Candidates should also check objection details, deadlines, and future updates only from the official portal.