| Vacancy Details / Important Information | |
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| Post Date | 17 Apr 2026 |
UPSC has released the official answer key at Official UPSC website. Objection window closes To be announced by UPSC. Our team verified this from the official source.
Download the key from Official UPSC website and match it against your responses using the official marking scheme. For every correct answer add the full marks, and deduct as per the negative marking rule if applicable.
Found a wrong answer? Raise a challenge before To be announced by UPSC with proper proof — a reference from a textbook or official source works best. The objection fee is usually refunded if your challenge is accepted.
Use the official marking scheme from the notification. For most exams, each correct answer gets the full marks and wrong answers have negative marking. Add up your correct answers first, then deduct for wrong ones. Don’t count questions you left blank.
Our advice: Apply at least 2 days before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced by UPSC |
Where is the answer key? Check official website.
How to calculate score? Match answers using official marking scheme. Add marks for correct, deduct for wrong as per negative marking.
How to raise objection? Submit through official portal before deadline with documentary proof. Fee refunded if accepted.
Is provisional key final? No — final key released after reviewing objections. Result calculated from final key.