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)

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UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Answer Key 2026 – Out

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026 : Short Details

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

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Notification 2026 : Age Limit As On 01 August 2026

• 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

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UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. Of Post
Indian Administrative Services (IAS)	933 Posts
Indian Forest Services (IFS)

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 |

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection
- Pre Examination

• Mains Examination
• Interview |

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS

##### Download Pre Answer Key	##### Paper-I | Paper-II
##### Download Admit Card	##### Click Here
##### Apply Online	##### Click Here
##### Check Date Extend Notice	##### Click Here
##### Check Official Notification	##### [Click Here]
##### UPSC Official Website	##### Click Here

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Answer Key 2026: Important Question
- Question: When will the UPSC IAS/IFS Pre Answer Key 2026 be released?

• Answer: The answer key is released after the examination | | - Question: Where can I download the answer key?
• Answer: You can download it from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | | - Question: Is it mandatory to carry the admit card?
• Answer: Yes, the admit card is compulsory for entry into the examination hall. | | - Question: What if there is an error in the admit card?
• Answer: Immediately contact UPSC authority/helpdesk for correction before the exam date | | - Question: What is the official website for UPSC?
• Answer: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/ |