UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 Answer Key has been released by the Union Public Service Commission on the official website. The answer key for GS Paper-1 and CSAT Paper-2 is available for candidates to check their expected scores before the final result.
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 |
|---|---|
| Answer Key Release | 12 August 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Papers | GS Paper-1 and CSAT Paper-2 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
How to Check: Open upsc.gov.in, go to the examination news section, click on the Prelims 2026 answer key link and download the PDF files for both papers. The final answer key is issued after considering candidate objections.
UPSC Prelims Pattern: GS Paper-1 contains 100 questions of 200 marks and CSAT Paper-2 contains 80 questions of 200 marks. CSAT is qualifying in nature with 33% qualifying marks. There is a negative marking of one-third in both papers.
Expected Cut Off: The expected Prelims cut off for the General category is around 98-102 marks, OBC around 94-98, SC around 88-92 and ST around 82-86 marks as per previous year trends.
Candidates who qualify the Prelims will be eligible to appear in the UPSC Mains examination 2026.
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