India, May 27 -- The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2026 provisional answer key shortly on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam conducted on May 24 are now waiting for the answer key to estimate their scores and evaluate their chances of qualifying for the Mains examination.

This year's process has drawn major attention because UPSC is expected to release the preliminary answer key much earlier than usual and may also introduce an objection facility for candidates for the first time.

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Answer Key Release Date

According to updates circulating among aspirants, UPSC may release the provisional answer key around ...