UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Civil Services Exam (CSE) PDF Download
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has conducted the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 on 24th May 2026 in two shifts. Candidates who appeared for this prestigious exam can now access the unofficial answer keys for both GS Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2. These answer keys are prepared by expert coaching institutes immediately after the exam and help aspirants estimate their expected scores.
Knowing your score early helps plan your preparation for the UPSC Mains exam. You can compare your answers with the provided keys and calculate your aggregate marks for GS Paper 1, which is crucial for qualifying for the next stage. The official answer key will be released later on the official UPSC website.
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UPSC Prelims Answer Key Paper-wise Details
| Paper | Details |
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| GS Paper 1 (General Studies) | 100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours, Negative Marking 1/3 |
| CSAT Paper 2 | 80 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours, Qualifying Minimum 33% |
GS Paper 1 Syllabus Highlights
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| History | Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History and Freedom Struggle |
| Geography | Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic |
| Polity & Governance | Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy |
| Economy | Economic Development, Social Sector, Sustainable Development |
| Environment | Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change |
| Science & Technology | Everyday Science, Recent Developments |
| Current Affairs | National and International Importance |
How to Calculate Your UPSC Prelims 2026 Score
- Download the unofficial answer key PDFs from the links below.
- Match your answers carefully with the key provided.
- For each correct answer in GS Paper 1, add 2 marks.
- For each wrong answer, deduct 0.66 marks (negative marking).
- CSAT Paper 2 requires minimum 33% marks (66 out of 200) to qualify.
- Total your GS Paper 1 marks to estimate eligibility for Mains.
Selection Process for UPSC Civil Services 2026
- Preliminary Examination (completed)
- Mains Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
- Final Merit List Declaration
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
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| GS Paper 1 Answer Key SET-A (Unofficial) | Download PDF |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper SET-A | Download PDF |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper SET-A (Hindi) | Download PDF |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper SET-B | Download PDF |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper SET-C | Download PDF |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper SET-D | Download PDF |
| GS Paper 1 Question Paper SET-D (Hindi) | Download PDF |
| CSAT Paper 2 Question Paper SET-A | Download PDF |
| CSAT Paper 2 Question Paper SET-D | Download PDF |
| Official UPSC Website | Visit Website |
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| Telegram | Sarkari CSC Telegram Group |
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