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    UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 for GS Paper 1 Set A, B, C & D

    UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 for GS Paper 1 Set A, B, C & D

    Deshamena RachanaUpdated on 24 May 2026, 01:20 PM IST

    The Union Public Service Commission will release the unofficial answer key for the UPSC CSE prelims exam by coaching institutes. The UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026 GS Paper 1 will be released only after the examination is completed. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can now check the unofficial UPSC Prelims answer sheet PDF here. Many educational institutions release the unofficial UPSC CSE prelims answer key as soon as the exam is completed.
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    UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 for GS Paper 1 Set A, B, C & D
    UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 for GS Paper 1 Set A, B, C & D

    The commission releases the official UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026 GS Paper 1 a few days after the exam is conducted. In the UPSC prelims exam, the General Studies Paper 1 plays an important role in scoring well in subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, and others. To know more about the UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026 GS Paper 1, go through the article.

    UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026 GS Paper 1- Unofficial Answer Key

    Many dedicated faculty members releases the unofficial UPSC Prelims Answer sheet PDF A few days after the completion of the exam on the official website. Check the table below to download the official GS Paper 1 answer key.

    UPSC CSE GS Paper 1 Answer Key 2026

    SET A

    SET B

    SET C

    SET D

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    UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026 GS Paper 1- Official Answer Key

    The commission releases the official answer key after the exam is completed. Check the table below to download the unofficial GS Paper 1 answer key.

    UPSC CSE Prelims General Studies Answer Key 2026

    SET A

    SET B

    SET C

    SET D

    UPSC CSE Prelims GS Answer Key Date 2026

    The commission releases the official final UPSC prelims 2026 GS paper 1 answer key a few days after the completion of the exam. Check the table below to know more about the UPSC CSE answer key 2026 dates.

    UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key Dates

    Event

    UPSC Prelims dates

    UPSC CSE exam date 2026 for prelims

    May 24, 2026

    Unofficial UPSC CSE answer key date

    May 24, 2026

    UPSC official CSE Answer Key 2026 date

    To be announced

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    How to download the UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026

    Candidates, before downloading the CSE GS paper 1 answer key 2026 required to check the steps mentioned below:

    • Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in.

    • Go to the question as per your question paper set below and check the correct key, or click on the links for the ‘UPSC Civil Services answer key’ published by the coaching institutes below.

    • The UPSC CSE GS paper 1 answer key has been provided set-wise for General Studies Papers 1 and 2.

    • Choose the set provided to you during the CSE exam 2026.

    • 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.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Where can I download the UPSC Prelims Answer sheet PDF?
    A:

    Candidates can download the UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026 GS Paper 1 from the UPSC official website.

    Q: What is GS Paper 1 in UPSC prelims?
    A:

    The UPSC GS paper 1 is the first and most important paper that contains all multiple-choice questions.

    Q: Will UPSC release the official UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026 GS Paper 1?
    A:

    Yes, the UPSC releases the official UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key 2026 GS Paper 1 a few days after the completion of the exam.

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