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    UPSC IAS Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Download PDFs

    UPSC IAS Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Download PDFs

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    Vishnukumar VUpdated on 27 Nov 2025, 03:43 PM IST
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    Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC IAS prelims answer key 2026 on the official website. UPSC IAS prelims answer key will be released at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC prelims answer key consists of all the correct answers to the question asked in the UPSC IAS exam. UPSC releases the final answer key and does not provide an option to raise objections.

    UPSC IAS Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Download PDFs
    UPSC IAS Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Download PDFs

    Candidates can check the UPSC official answer key in the form of a PDF. The commission releases the UPSC IAS answer key 2026 after the final result is declared. Those preparing for the exam can check the UPSC prelims official answer key PDF and match with the question paper. The UPSC prelims question paper of previous years will also be available on the official website. Check the below article to know more details about the UPSC Prelims answer key 2026 -

    UPSC IAS Answer Key Dates 2026

    As we know, the UPSC answer key will be released after the final result is released. Candidates are required to check the official website often to know the UPSC IAS answer key date. Check the below table to know to know all the UPSC IAS exam dates -

    UPSC IAS Dates 2026

    Event

    UPSC Dates

    UPSC IAS Exam date 2026

    May 24, 2026

    UPSC IAS result date

    To be announced

    UPSC IAS answer key date 2026

    To be announced

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    How to download the UPSC IAS prelims answer key ?

    • Go to the UPSC official website, upsc.gov.in.

    • Click on ‘Examination’ on the homepage.

    • Under that, click on ‘Answer keys’.

    • Search for the UPSC CSE answer key PDF.

    • Click on it.

    • Download the UPSC official answer key for future reference.

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    UPSC IAS Prelims 2026 Answer Key

    The UPSC prelims answer key IAS link will be updated right after its release in the below table. All the UPSC IAS previous year answers keys will also be available on the official website.

    Paper

    Answer key Link

    PaperGeneral Studies Paper 1

    Click here

    PaperGeneral Studies Paper 2

    Click here

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the UPSC UPSC prelims official answer key PDF be available?
    A:

    The unofficial UPSC IAS 2026 prelims answer key can be downloaded on the same day of exam.

    Q: How to check the UPSC prelims answer key IAS?
    A:

    The UPSC IAS answer key 2026 can be checked at upsc.gov.in. 

    Q: What is the UPSC IAS exam date 2026?
    A:

    The UPSC IAS exam 2026 date is May 24, 2026.

    Q: How will the UPSC prelims answer key be released?
    A:

    The UPSC prelims answer key will be released in PDF format. 

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