UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Answer Key 2026 – Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the IAS / IFS Preliminary Examination Answer Key 2026 on its official website. Candidates who appeared in the Civil Services and Indian Forest Services Preliminary Examination conducted on 24 May 2026 can now download the answer key online. Applicants can check their answers and estimate their expected scores before the final result declaration.

UPSC IAS / IFS Examination 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee Details

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules.

Eligibility Criteria

IAS: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.

IFS: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree with subjects such as Agriculture, Forestry, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or equivalent subjects.

How To Download UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Answer Key 2026

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. Open the “Answer Key” section.
3. Click on “Civil Services IAS / IFS Pre Answer Key 2026”.
4. Enter Registration ID or Roll Number.
5. Fill Date of Birth and Captcha Code.
6. Click on Submit button.
7. Your answer key PDF will appear on the screen.
8. Download and save the file.

Mode Of Selection

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Interview / Personality Test

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When was the UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Answer Key 2026 released?
Answer: The answer key was released on 27 May 2026.

Q2. What is the official website of UPSC?
Answer: The official website is https://upsc.gov.in/

Q3. How can candidates download the answer key?
Answer: Candidates can download it using their Registration ID or Roll Number.

Q4. What is the selection process for IAS and IFS?
Answer: Selection includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

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