Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026. Candidates who participated in the examination conducted on 24th May 2026 can now access the provisional answer key.
Key Highlights
| Highlights |
Details |
| Release Date |
27th May 2026 |
| Objection Period |
Until 31st May 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
upsc.gov.in |
Steps to Check Answer Key
- Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Answer Key” section.
- Click on the link for UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Your answer key will appear; download and save the PDF.
Objection Process / Fee
- Log in to your candidate portal on upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Challenge/Objection” section.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload any supporting documents if necessary.
- Pay the objection fee and submit before the deadline: 31st May 2026 (6:00 PM).
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Exam Conducted |
24th May 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released |
27th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objection |
31st May 2026 |
| Final Answer Key (Expected) |
Early June 2026 |
| Result Declaration (Expected) |
July 2026 |
Important Links
| Link Description |
Link |
| Download Answer Key 2026 (General Studies Paper – I) |
Click Here |
| Download Answer Key 2026 (General Studies Paper – II) |
Click Here |
| Download Admit Card |
Click Here |
| Official Website |
upsc.gov.in |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The UPSC CSE Prelims exam was conducted on 24th May 2026.
You can download the answer key from the official UPSC website after logging in.
The last date to raise objections is 31st May 2026 at 6:00 PM.
The final answer key is expected to be released in early June 2026.
The results are expected to be declared in July 2026.
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