The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has not yet made the Answer Key for the 2026 Civil Services Preliminary Examination available. Candidates who participated in the exam, held on May 24, 2026, will be able to download the provisional answer key from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in, as well as from upsconline.nic.in. The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination comprises two objective-type papers, contributing to a total of 400 marks. Following the release of the answer key, candidates will have a window of five days to submit any representations regarding the questions and the answer key. This period begins three days after the examination date and concludes at 6:00 PM on the seventh day. The examination is part of a recruitment drive to fill 933 available positions within the organization. For ongoing updates regarding the answer key, including direct links and checking procedures, candidates are encouraged to follow the dedicated blog.