<h3 dir="auto">UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Provisional Answer Key Released | GS Paper 1 &amp; 2</h3>

Only Competition IAS brings you the official Provisional Answer Keys for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the much-awaited Provisional Answer Keys for General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). Candidates can now evaluate their performance and get a clear idea of their expected score.

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<h3 dir="auto">Official Provisional Answer Keys &ndash; Series Wise</h3>

<h4 dir="auto">GS Paper I (100 Questions)</h4>

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			<th data-col-size="sm">Series</th>
			<th data-col-size="lg">Link / Key Highlights</th>
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			<td data-col-size="sm">Series A</td>
			<td data-col-size="lg">Available</td>
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			<td data-col-size="sm">Series B</td>
			<td data-col-size="lg">Available</td>
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			<td data-col-size="sm">Series C</td>
			<td data-col-size="lg">Available</td>
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			<td data-col-size="sm">Series D</td>
			<td data-col-size="lg">Available</td>
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<h4 dir="auto">GS Paper II (CSAT &ndash; 80 Questions)</h4>

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		<tr>
			<th data-col-size="sm">Series</th>
			<th data-col-size="lg">Link / Key Highlights</th>
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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td data-col-size="sm">Series A</td>
			<td data-col-size="lg">Available</td>
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			<td data-col-size="sm">Series B</td>
			<td data-col-size="lg">Available</td>
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			<td data-col-size="sm">Series C</td>
			<td data-col-size="lg">Available</td>
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			<td data-col-size="sm">Series D</td>
			<td data-col-size="lg">Available</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
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<h3 dir="auto">How to Calculate Your Score?</h3>

For GS Paper I (200 Marks):

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	<li>Correct Answer = +2 marks</li>
	<li>Wrong Answer = -0.66 marks (1/3rd negative marking)</li>
	<li>Unattempted = 0 marks</li>
</ul>

For GS Paper II (CSAT &ndash; Qualifying Paper):

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	<li>Minimum 33% (66.67 marks) required to qualify.</li>
	<li>No negative marking in some special cases (check official notification).</li>
</ul>

Important Tip: Match your answers series-wise only (A, B, C, or D). Do not compare with other sets.

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<h3 dir="auto">What Should You Do Now?</h3>

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	<li>Calculate your score honestly.</li>
	<li>Analyse your performance &mdash; identify strong and weak areas.</li>
	<li>Start Mains preparation if you are confident of clearing Prelims.</li>
	<li>Focus on Answer Writing and Optional Subject.</li>
	<li>Keep checking the official UPSC website for the Final Answer Key (usually released after result).</li>
</ol>

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<h3 dir="auto">Why Choose Only Competition IAS?</h3>

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	<li>Accurate &amp; Fast Answer Keys with detailed explanations.</li>
	<li>Performance Analysis and expected cut-off predictions.</li>
	<li>Dedicated Mentorship for Prelims to Mains transition.</li>
	<li>Special Batches for North-East students.</li>
	<li>Complete Guidance &ndash; Prelims, Mains &amp; Interview under one roof.</li>
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