Provisional Answer Key for the UPPSC PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) Preliminary Examination 2025 has been officially released.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) released the provisional answer key on October 18, 2025, for the exam conducted on October 12, 2025.
Candidates can download the answer key for both General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT) from the official website and also submit objections if they find any discrepancies.
Key Information and Steps to Download
| Particular | Detail |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | October 12, 2025 |
| Answer Key Status | Released (Provisional) |
| Answer Key Release Date | October 18, 2025 |
| Last Date for Objections | October 25, 2025 (Offline submission) |
| Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in |
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official website: uppsc.up.nic.in
- Look for the “Answer Key” or “Notice Board” section on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled: “NOTICE REGARDING ANSWER KEY OF ADVT NO: A-1/E-1/2025, PCS/ ACF/ RFO (Pre.) EXAMINATION-2025” or similar.
- The link will lead you to the Answer Key PDF for all question paper sets (A, B, C, D) for both Paper I (GS) and Paper II (CSAT).
- Download the PDF for your respective paper set to cross-check your responses.
Objection Process
- The deadline for submitting objections against the provisional answer key is October 25, 2025 (5:00 PM).
- Objections must typically be submitted in the prescribed format, along with supporting authentic evidence, to the Commission’s office in Prayagraj in offline mode (by post or in person). You must check the official notice on the UPPSC website for the exact format and address.
