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UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre Answer Key 2026

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📖 About UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre Answer Key 2026

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre Answer Key 2026 is a answer key release featured on SarkariResultsInd. On this page we have brought together the key details — important dates, eligibility and age limit, application fee, and the official links — so you can review the complete notification in one place before acting on it.

This update relates to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). UPSC processes are highly formal — rely only on upsc.gov.in for applications, admit cards and results, and treat every date in the official notice as final.

Calculate a tentative score from the official key, then wait for the final key if objections are invited. Do not rely on unofficial keys for cut-off guesses.

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Key Details at a Glance

Application Begin
 04/02/2026
Last Date for Apply Online
27/02/2026 upto 06 PM Only 
Last Date Pay Exam Fee
27/02/2026
General / OBC / EWS
100/-
SC / ST / PH
0/- (Exempted)
Minimum Age
21 Years

What to Do Next

  1. 1 Open the answer key or response sheet link from the Important Links section.
  2. 2 Compare your responses with the official key and note any doubtful questions.
  3. 3 Submit objections only through the official portal within the given window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I check the answer key for UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre Answer Key 2026?
To view the answer key, open the official link in the Important Links section above. If you disagree with any answer, note the objection window and raise objections through the official portal — a small fee per question usually applies.
What is the application fee for UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre Answer Key 2026?
As per the notification, the application fee is — General / OBC / EWS: 100/-; SC / ST / PH: 0/- (Exempted); All Category Female: 0/- (Nil). Fees are paid online during the application process; always confirm the exact amount in the official notification.
What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre Answer Key 2026?
The age criteria are — Minimum Age: 21 Years; Maximum Age: 32 Years; Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services): 933 — Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India; Indian Forest Service (IFS): 80 — Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent.. Age relaxation as per government rules may apply for reserved categories; check the official notice.
Is SarkariResultsInd the official website for this answer key release?
No. SarkariResultsInd is an independent aggregator that lists publicly available notifications. For the most authoritative information, and to apply, always use the official website linked on this page.

📝 Short Information

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the Civil Services and Forest Services IAS / IFS Pre Examination 2026. Those Candidate Are Interested to the Following Recruitment Can Apply Online from 04/02/2026 to 27/02/2026. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale and all other information. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service IAS / IFS Recruitment 2026 UPSC IAS 05/2026 & 06/2026 IFS Exam 2026: 

📅 Important Dates
Application Begin  04/02/2026
Last Date for Apply Online 27/02/2026 upto 06 PM Only 
Last Date Pay Exam Fee 27/02/2026
Correction Date 28/02/2026 to 03/03/2026
UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Exam Date 24/05/2026
Admit Card Available 15/05/2026
Answer Key Available 27/05/2026
💰 Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS 100/-
SC / ST / PH 0/- (Exempted)
All Category Female 0/- (Nil)

Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit, Card, Net Banking or E Challan Fee Mode Only

🎂 Age Limit / Vacancy
Minimum Age 21 Years
Maximum Age 32 Years

Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Civil Services and Forest Exam Exam 2026 Recruitment Rules

Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services) 933 — Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India

Indian Forest Service (IFS)

80 — Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent.

Indian Administrative Service. Indian Foreign Service — Indian Police Service.

Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Gr A

Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A — Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A

Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A Indian Postal Service, Group A — Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B — Pondicherry Police Service, Group B

Indian Trade Service, Group A (Gr. III).

Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A — Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Gr A

Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A

Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A — Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A

Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A

Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A — Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Gr A

Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A

Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) — Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B

🌐 Official Website

https://upsc.gov.in/

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