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⏳ EXPECTED ANSWER KEY

UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key

Memory-based answer key and expert solutions are being compiled. Official UPSC answer key will be updated after release.

Prelims

Download the official UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Answer Key (Unofficial) – GS Paper I & CSAT answer key PDF. Check expected cut-off marks, calculate your score using our free Score Calculator, and find instructions to raise objections here.

Key Information Overview

Particulars Details
Exam Name UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key
Conducting Body Union Public Service Commission
Status Released
Exam Dates Check Schedule Below
Official Website upsc.gov.in/index.php

Answer Key Information

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The official answer key is expected to be released soon. Bookmark this page and check back for live updates.

Note: Memory-based answer key and expert solutions are being compiled. Official UPSC answer key will be updated after release.

Score Calculator

Enter your answers for each paper — we'll calculate your total.

Paper I: General Studies 100 questions 200 marks max

Formula: (2 × Correct) + (-0.667 × Wrong) + (0 × Skipped)

Negative Marking Details

  • Correct Answer: Adds 2 marks to your score.
  • Incorrect Answer: Deducts 0.66 marks from your total.
  • Penalty Fraction: Equal to one-third (1/3) of the question's total value.
  • Unanswered Questions: Incur zero marks or penalty deductions.
  • Multiple Options Marked: Counted as an incorrect response and penalized accordingly.

How to Use the Answer Key

  1. Download the official answer key PDF from the link provided in the sidebar
  2. Compare your marked responses with the official answers for each question
  3. Use our Score Calculator above to estimate your raw score
  4. If you find any discrepancy, submit an objection with valid proof within the deadline
  5. Wait for the final answer key after the objection review period ends
  6. The final result will be declared based on the revised final answer key

Checked your answer key? Find out what happens next.

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