Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Pre Answer Key for the Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. The exam was conducted on 24 May 2026. The application process started on 04 February 2026 and ended on 27 February 2026. A total of 933 vacancies are available for IAS positions. Candidates can check the answer key on the official UPSC website.
Important Dates
Start Date
04-02-2026
Last Date
27-02-2026
Exam Date
24-05-2026
Admit Card
15-05-2026
Answer Key
27-05-2026
Age Limit Details
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 Years. Maximum Age: 32 Years. Must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005. Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026.
Age as on
01-08-2026
Application Fee Details
General, OBC, EWS
₹100
SC / ST
PH Candidates
All Female Category
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy
933
Indian Administrative Services (IAS)
933
Eligibility Criteria
Indian Administrative Service (IAS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.
Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications.
Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications.
How to Apply
Visit the official UPSC website. Go to the 'Admit Cards' section on the homepage. Click on 'Civil Services (IAS) / IFS Preliminary Answer Key 2026' link. Choose any one option to download the admit card: By Registration ID or By Roll Number. Enter your details and click on Submit / Login. Your answer key will appear on the screen. Check all details carefully and click on Download to save the PDF file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the UPSC IAS/IFS Pre Answer Key 2026 be released?
A: The answer key is released after the examination.
A: The answer key is released after the examination.
Q: Where can I download the answer key?
A: You can download it from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
A: You can download it from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Q: Is it mandatory to carry the admit card?
A: Yes, the admit card is compulsory for entry into the examination hall.
A: Yes, the admit card is compulsory for entry into the examination hall.
Q: What if there is an error in the admit card?
A: Immediately contact UPSC authority/helpdesk for correction before the exam date.
A: Immediately contact UPSC authority/helpdesk for correction before the exam date.
Q: What is the official website for UPSC?
A: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/
A: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/