UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Answer Key 2026
Post Date: 09-Jun-2026
Short Information
UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Answer Key 2026
Union Public Service Commission UPSC, has released the Pre Answer Key on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. The exam was conducted on 24 May 2026. The UPSC application process started on 04 February 2026, and candidates were able to submit their applications until 27 February 2026. Candidates can check their Pre Answer Key using their Application Number, Password, or Security Pin by logging into the portal. The direct link is provided below. (Advt. No. 05/2026)
Total Post: Refer to Notification
Important Dates
• Online Apply Start Date : 04 February 2026
• Online Apply Last Date : 27 February 2026 (Extended)
• Last Date For Fee Payment : 27 February 2026
• Pre Exam Date : 24 May 2026
• Admit Card : 15 May 2026
• Answer Key : 27 May 2026 Available Now
• Result Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.
Application Fee
•General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
• SC / ST : ₹ 0/-
• PH Candidates : ₹ 0/-
• All Female Category : ₹ 0/-
• Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit & Eligibility
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 |
| Eligibility: • |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | | Total |
|---|
| Indian Administrative Services (IAS) | Indian Forest Services (IFS) | 933 Posts |
Important Links
UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
Indian Administrative Service (IAS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India are eligible for this examination.
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 can apply.
For more details read the official notification before applying.
How To Check & Download UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Answer Key 2026
Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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
By Roll Number
Enter your details:
Registration ID / Roll Number
Date of Birth
Captcha Code
Click on Submit / Login
Choose any one option to download the admit card:
By Registration ID
By Roll Number
Enter your details:
Registration ID / Roll Number
Date of Birth
Captcha Code
Click on Submit / Login
Your answer key will appear on the screen
Check all details carefully
Click on Download
Save the PDF file