UPSC IAS/IFS Prelims Answer Key 2026: Released

UPSC | 27 May 2026

UPSC IAS/IFS Prelims Answer Key 2026: Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Answer Key for the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Recruitment Examination 2026. The Prelims exam was conducted on 24th May 2026, and the answer key was released on 27th May 2026.

UPSC IAS/IFS Prelims Answer Key 2026: Overview

Here's a quick overview of the important details:

Recruitment Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exams Covered:
- Civil Services Examination (IAS)
- Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS)
Prelims Exam Date: 24th May 2026
Answer Key Release Date: 27th May 2026
Mode of Answer Key: Online

How to Download the UPSC IAS/IFS Prelims Answer Key 2026

If you appeared for the UPSC Prelims exam, you can now check and download the answer key using the official link below. Make sure to save a copy for future reference.

Click Here to Check the Answer Key

How to Use the Answer Key

After getting hold of the answer key, try matching your answers with the right ones, which will give you a fair idea of how you did in the exam even before the results come out.

In case there are discrepancies or doubts regarding a certain answer, then objections can be raised within the stipulated time period provided by UPSC