UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Answer Key 2026

 Name of the Post: UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: Online Application, Vacancy & Syllabus

Post Date: 28-05-2026

Total Vacancy: 1013

Brief Information:  The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification for recruitment to IAS, IFS, IPS and other Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ services. A total of 1013 posts will be filled through this examination. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website upsconline.nic.in.

UPSC Civil Services IAS Recruitment 2026
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Important Dates	Application Fee
Starting Date for Apply Online: 04-02-2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 24-02-2026(6:00 PM) Prelims Exam: May 24, 2026 Mains Exam: Starting August 21, 2026	General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/- SC / ST / Female : Rs. 0/- PH (Divyang) : Rs. 0/-

Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years Maximum Age: 32 years. Age relaxation applies as per government rules for reserved categories.

Qualification
Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University.

Post Name	Total
Civil Services – Indian Administrative Service IAS	933
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	80

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply online
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FAQs – UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Answer Key 2026

Q1. Has UPSC released the Civil Services IAS IFS Answer Key 2026?

Yes, UPSC has released the provisional answer key for the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Examination 2026.

Q2. Where can candidates download the UPSC IAS IFS Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can download the answer key from the official UPSC website:
UPSC Official Website

Q3. Which papers are included in the UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026?

The answer key includes:

General Studies (GS) Paper-I

CSAT Paper-II

Q4. What was the UPSC Prelims 2026 exam date?

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 was conducted on 24 May 2026.

Q5. Can candidates raise objections against the UPSC Answer Key 2026?

Yes, candidates can submit objections or representations through the official UPSC Question Paper Representation Portal.

Q6. What is the qualifying mark for CSAT Paper-II?

Candidates must score a minimum of 33% marks in CSAT Paper-II to qualify.

Q7. Is there negative marking in UPSC Prelims 2026?

Yes, one-third marks are deducted for every incorrect answer in the prelims examination.

Q8. How can candidates calculate their expected score using the answer key?

Candidates can compare their marked responses with the official answer key and calculate probable marks according to the UPSC marking scheme.

Q9. Is the UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2026 final?

No, the released answer key is provisional. Final answer keys may be released after completion of the recruitment process.

Q10. What is the next stage after UPSC Prelims 2026?

Candidates who qualify the Prelims examination will appear for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026.