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Candidates can get the links to download the unofficial UPSC IAS 2025 answer key for GS and CSAT below. Certain coaching institutes release the unofficial UPSC IAS answer key 2025 on their official website. They can check the unofficial UPSC IAS answer key in the table below. Union Public Services Commission will release the UPSC Civil Service 2025 answer key on the official website, upsc.gov.in.
The official UPSC CSE answer key 2025 will be available for download after the selection process at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can use the UPSC IAS answer key 2025 to gauge their performance in the UPSC IAS exam. Candidates can download copies of the UPSC 2025 answer key using the links below.
Paper | Answer Key (All Sets A, B, C, D) |
General Studies Paper 1 | Download here |
General Studies Paper 2 | Download here |
Check below the dates pertaining to the release of the official and unofficial UPSC Civil Services 2025 answer key.
Events | Dates |
Date of Preliminary Exam | May 25, 2025 |
Release of IAS answer key (unofficial) | May 25, 2025 |
UPSC Civil Services answer key (official) | To be Announced |
Events | Dates |
Date of IAS Main Exam | August 22, 2025 |
Release of IAS answer key (unofficial) | To be notified |
UPSC Civil Services answer key (official) | To be notified |
Follow the steps given below to download the answer key of UPSC Civil Services.
Go to the question as per your question paper set below and check the correct key or click on the links ‘UPSC Civil Services answer key’ published by the coaching institutes below.
The UPSC IAS answer key has been provided set-wise for General Studies Papers 1 and 2.
Choose the set provided to you during the IAS exam 2025 .
On the new page, the UPSC prelims answer key in the PDF file will open.
Download the UPSC Civil Services answer key and save it.
Paper | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
General Studies Paper 1 | ||||
General Studies Paper 2 |
Paper | Answer Key (All Sets A, B, C, D) |
General Studies Paper 1 | |
General Studies Paper 2 |
Paper | Answer Key (All Sets A, B, C, D) |
General Studies Paper 1 | |
General Studies Paper 2 |
Paper | Answer Key (All Sets A, B, C, D) |
General Studies Paper 1 | |
General Studies Paper 2 |
Paper | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
General Studies Paper 1 | ||||
General Studies Paper 2 | Download Here | Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
Question Set | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
Download Link Paper I | ||||
Download Link Paper II |
Download the UPSC 2019 answer key by various institutes through the links given below. The links will be activated once it is released.
Name of Institute | GS Paper 1 UPSC 2019 Answer Key | GS Paper 2 UPSC 2019 Answer Key |
Available Soon | ||
Available Soon | ||
NeoStencil | ||
Dhyeya IAS | Available Soon | |
Drishti IAS | ||
Shankar IAS Academy | Available Soon | |
Springboard Academy | Available Soon | |
Rau's IAS | ||
Insights IAS | Download Here |
Year | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
2018 | ||
2017 | ||
2016 |
As per the marking scheme, for the correct answer in General Studies Paper 1, candidates will score 2 marks while it is 2.5 marks for GS Paper 2. For incorrect answers in both papers, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
Specifications | Marking Scheme |
Correct response |
|
Negative marking | - 1/3 of marks allotted for each question |
Marks deducted in Paper I | 0.66 marks |
Marks deducted in Paper I | 0.83 marks |
Total marks of prelims | 400 (Paper I - 200 marks, Paper II - 200 marks) |
The score for Paper I | Correct responses out of 100 X 2 marks – 0.66 marks for each incorrect answer |
The score for Paper II | Correct responses out of 80 X 2.5 marks – 0.83 marks for each incorrect answer |
Aggregate score | (Correct answers in Paper I x 2) + (Correct responses in Paper II x 2.5) – (Number of incorrect response x marks deducted for each incorrect answer) |
Using the UPSC Civil Services prelims answer key, candidates will be able to check the correct answers.
Based on the number of answers marked correctly and incorrectly in the IAS exam 2025 , candidates can calculate the probable score.
Candidates can analyse their performance based on the score
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The examination authority decides the qualifying marks for General Studies Studies Paper II which is 33%. There are no qualifying marks for General Studies Paper I. Candidates are required to secure the qualifying marks to pass Paper II. Besides the qualifying marks, UPSC also determines the overall UPSC IAS 2025 cut off marks for the preliminary exam on the basis of General Studies (GS) Paper I only.
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The UPSC IAS 2025 result will be released by the Commission online at upsc.gov.in. On the basis of the IAS result 2025, candidates are selected for the mains exam. Civil Services Examination is one of the most coveted exams in the country conducted by UPSC to select candidates for various administrative services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service, Indian Revenue Service (IRS), etc.
The facility to raise objections in the IAS answer key will not be provided by UPSC.
The official UPSC IAS 2025 answer key will be released after the conclusion of all stages of the exam.
You can download the official UPSC IAS answer key on the official website. Refer to the article above for detailed steps on how to download the IAS Answer key.
While reading newspapers is very important for learning about current affairs, newspapers alone cannot cover the entire UPSC CSE syllabus. For other study materials you can use for IAS preparation, refer to our Best books for the UPSC IAS page.
Yes, the UPSC IAS exam 2025 has a negative marking of ⅓ marks for incorrect answers in the prelims papers.
The UPSC IAS exam was conducted on May 25, 2025. The UPSC CSE Mains exam will be conducted from August 22, 2025 onwards.
Application Date:24 June,2025 - 18 July,2025
Others:30 June,2025 - 29 July,2025
A candidate who has undergone heart surgery can be eligible for the IAS post if they are medically fit and can perform the required duties without any serious health problems The UPSC allows candidates to appear for the exam if they meet the general physical and mental fitness criteria After clearing the main examination and interview all selected candidates must undergo a detailed medical examination by a government medical board If the candidate has recovered well from heart surgery and there are no complications they can be declared fit for service However if the surgery has caused any permanent disability and if it is certified under the benchmark disability rules then the candidate may be eligible for reservation under the persons with disabilities category Final eligibility depends on the report given by the medical board during the selection process
If a person has undergone heart surgery for ASD which means Atrial Septal Defect and is now medically fit then they can apply for the IAS exam There is no restriction for such candidates if their physical and mental condition is stable and they can perform the duties required in civil services However selection to IAS also depends on passing the medical test conducted after clearing the main exam and interview If the person has any lasting disability due to the heart condition and it is certified by a government medical board then they may be considered under the benchmark disability category as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act In such cases the candidate may come under reservation for persons with disabilities in the specific category mentioned by the medical authority It is always advised to check the official UPSC notification and consult with a government hospital for proper disability certification before applying
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If you want to give IAS exam then you should complete your graduation first or also if you are in your last year of graduation then you can fill the application form.
To know more, refer this:
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If you want to become an IAS or IPS officer after completing your 12th in PCMC , focus on graduation because the UPSC Civil Services exam requires you to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. You can choose any graduation stream, but many students prefer degrees like Political Science, Public Administration, History, or Sociology because these subjects help build a strong foundation for the UPSC syllabus. it’s not mandatory to pick these; you can also pursue Science, Commerce, or Arts as long as you complete your graduation. Along with your degree, start preparing for the UPSC exam early by reading newspapers, improving your general knowledge, and practicing answer writing. So, after 12th, pick a degree you are comfortable with, and plan your UPSC preparation alongside
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Yes, even if you have an ECE diploma, you can still become an IAS officer. However, you must graduate from an accredited college in any field in order to apply for the IAS exam (UPSC). A diploma is insufficient on its own.
First, enroll in a degree program such as a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Tech (lateral entry is acceptable). You can then get ready for the IAS exam. Many IAS officers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or diploma programs. So don't worry, just finish your graduation first and move on.
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