Answer KeyVerifiedPosted:27 May 2026
Answer KeyUPSC IAS IFS Prelims Answer Key 2026 PDF Released for GS Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared in the UPSC Prelims Exam conducted on 24 May 2026 can now download the General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2 Answer Key PDF from the official UPSC website.
Key Date27 May 2026
Status
Answer Key Released
Total Seats933
Overview
UPSC Civil Services IAS and Indian Forest Service IFS Prelims Answer Key 2026 is available online for both General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2. Candidates can use the official answer key to calculate their expected score and evaluate their chances of qualifying for the UPSC Mains Examination 2026.
Important Dates
Application Start Date
04 February 2026Application Last Date
27 February 2026 (Extended)Fee Payment Last Date
27 February 2026Admit Card Release
15 May 2026Preliminary Examination Date
24 May 2026Answer Key Release Date
27 May 2026Result Date
To Be AnnouncedApplication Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹100
SC / ST₹0
PwD Candidates₹0
All Female Candidates₹0
Payment ModesDebit CardCredit CardInternet BankingIMPSCash CardMobile Wallet
Age Limits
Minimum Age21 Years
Maximum Age32 Years
Date of Birth Eligibility02 August 1994 to 01 August 2005
Vacancy Details
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
933- Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Included- Bachelor Degree with subjects such as Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology or equivalent qualification
Selection Process
- 1Preliminary Examination
- 2Mains Examination
- 3Personality Test / Interview
- 4Final Merit List
Additional Details
- Advertisement Number
- 05/2026
- Exam Name
- UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) & Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Examination 2026
- Paper 1
- General Studies (GS) Paper I Answer Key Released
- Paper 2
- CSAT (General Studies Paper II) Answer Key Released
- Answer Key Access
- Candidates can download the official answer key PDFs directly from the UPSC portal and compare their responses.
Important Links & Official Sources
| Resource / Official Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Download GS Paper 1 Answer Key PDF | Download |
| Download CSAT Paper 2 Answer Key PDF | Download |
| Official UPSC Website | Click Here |