| Important Dates | Overview |
| • Exam Date: 24 May 2026 | • Exam Name: UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) • Papers: GS Paper 1 & CSAT Paper 2 • Exam Mode: Offline • GS Paper Timing: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM • CSAT Timing: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM • Type of Questions: Objective Type MCQs • Total Marks: 200 Marks Each |
| UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 |
| The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 consists of two papers, including General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2. The official UPSC answer key has been released separately by UPSC on its official website on 27 May 2026. |
| UPSC GS Paper 1 Answer Key 2026 |
| The UPSC General Studies Paper 1 includes questions from History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, and Current Affairs. After the completion of the morning shift examination, the unofficial GS Paper 1 answer key PDF will be uploaded here for candidates to check their answers and estimate their scores. |
| UPSC CSAT Answer Key 2026 |
| The CSAT Paper 2 examination contains questions related to comprehension, reasoning, decision making, quantitative aptitude, and data interpretation. Candidates can download the unofficial CSAT answer key PDF after the completion of the afternoon shift examination. |