UPSC Civil Services Exam Guide 2026
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📊 UPSC Prelims 2025 Answer Key
| General Studies Paper II | PDF Download |
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| General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | PDF Download |
📊 UPSC Prelims 2024 Answer Key
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| General Studies Paper II (CSAT) | PDF Download |
📊 UPSC CSE Prelims Answer Key PDF (2024)
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📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Event
- Status
- Exam Date
- 24th May 2026
- Objection Window Opens
- 25th May 2026
- UPSC Prelims 2026 Result
- To be announced later
- Last Date to Raise Objections
- 31st May 2026, 6:00 PM
- Official Provisional Answer Key
- Expected within a few days
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| यूपीएससी सिविल सर्विसेज भर्ती | यूपीएससी आईईएस भर्ती | यूपीएससी प्रीलिम्स सिलेबस | यूपीएससी प्रीलिम्स स्ट्रेटजी |
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| यूपीएससी मेन्स जीएस पेपर 1 सिलेबस | यूपीएससी मेन्स जीएस पेपर 2 सिलेबस | यूपीएससी मेन्स जीएस पेपर 3 सिलेबस | यूपीएससी मेन्स जीएस पेपर 4 सिलेबस |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the qualifying mark for UPSC CSAT 2026?
Candidates must secure at least 33% marks in the CSAT paper to qualify for evaluation of GS Paper 1.
Q2.Can candidates challenge the UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key?
Yes. UPSC has released the answer key on 27th May with an objection window till 31 May 2026.
Q3.When will UPSC release the official Prelims 2026 Answer Key?
UPSC has released the official Prelims 2026 Answer Key on 27th May 2026.
Q4.Is there negative marking in UPSC Prelims 2026?
Yes, there is negative marking in UPSC Prelims 2026. 33% of the marks are deducted for each incorrect response to a question.
Q5.How can candidates download the UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key PDF?
Candidates can download the UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key PDF from the official UPSC website, in the answer key section under examinations.
Q6.Can candidates challenge the UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key?
UPSC has releaed provisional key for the first time in 2026 with an objection window till 31 May 2026.
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