UPSC Prelims 2026 to Introduce Post-Exam Answer Key: A Historic First

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- •UPSC will release the official answer key for Civil Services Prelims 2026 soon after the exam, a first in its history.
- •Over 8.19 lakh applications have been received for the 2026 cycle, reflecting the exam’s massive scale.
- •The move aims to increase transparency and reduce post-exam uncertainty for candidates.
- •Previously, only unofficial answer keys were available, often causing confusion among aspirants.
- •The change is expected to help candidates evaluate their performance early and prepare better for the Mains.
In a landmark move aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing uncertainty for candidates, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced that it will release the official answer key for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 shortly after the exam concludes. This marks the first time in its history that the UPSC will provide an answer key immediately following the prelims, a decision likely to benefit lakhs of aspiring civil servants across India.



