The UPSC has released the provisional answer key for the Civil Services Prelims 2026 before the final result, a significant procedural reform. Candidates can now access the key on the official website and raise objections through a dedicated portal. This allows for more accurate performance assessment and preparation for the Mains examination.

Nearly 5.49 lakh candidates appeared for the civil services preliminary examination, which saw the successful implementation of real-time face authentication for the first time.…

The Union Public Service Commission conducted the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 on May 24. Candidates found General Studies Paper 1 to be lengthy and analytical.…