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UPSC Prelims 2026: Transparency Boost with Early Answer Key
24 May
Summary
- Over 8.19 lakh candidates registered for 933 vacancies.
- Exam held today in two shifts across India.
- UPSC to release answer key immediately after exam.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is administering the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) 2026 today, Sunday, May 24. Approximately 8.19 lakh aspirants have registered to compete for around 933 available vacancies, making it a highly competitive examination. The exam is conducted in offline OMR-based mode across two shifts: General Studies (Paper I) in the morning and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II in the afternoon.
In a notable move towards greater transparency, the UPSC announced it will release the answer key shortly after the Preliminary Examination concludes. Previously, candidates had to wait for months for this crucial information, often only available after final results. This new process allows candidates to assess their performance much sooner and provides increased clarity on the examination process.
