UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Answer Key Released: Candidates Can Now Check GS Papers 1 and 2

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Answer Key Released: Candidates Can Now Check GS Papers 1 and 2

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the answer keys for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 preliminary exams. Candidates who appeared for the highly competitive test can now access the official answer keys for General Studies Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the UPSC’s official websites — upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in.

Three Questions Dropped in GS Paper 1

According to the released answer keys, three questions have been dropped from General Studies Paper 1 across all four question paper series — A, B, C, and D. However, no questions have been removed from General Studies Paper 2. The commission has not specified the reasons for the dropped questions, but this is in line with standard procedure when discrepancies or ambiguities are identified in the question set.

UPSC CSE 2024 Answer Keys: Steps to Access

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to access the UPSC CSE 2024 answer keys.

  • Go to the official UPSC websites at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.gov.in.
  • Look for and open the “Examinations” tab from the main menu.
  • Click on the “Answer Keys” link available under the examinations section.
  • Select the option titled “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024.”
  • Download the answer key PDFs for General Studies Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the UPSC CSE 2024 General Studies paper 1 answer key. Students can click here to access the UPSC CSE 2024 General Studies paper 2 answer key.

Aspirants are advised to stay in touch with the official website to get the latest updates regarding UPSC CSE.

Background on UPSC CSE 2024 Prelims

The UPSC CSE 2024 preliminary exams were conducted on June 16, 2024, followed by the main examinations held on September 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Based on their performance in the mains, a total of 2,845 candidates were shortlisted for the next round — the Personality Test or Interview, which took place between January 7 and April 17, 2025.

The Civil Services Examination is one of the most competitive exams in India, with thousands of aspirants vying for a limited number of posts. The answer keys provide candidates with an opportunity to review their responses and assess their performance in the preliminary phase.

For those preparing for the upcoming exams, the release of the answer keys offers a valuable resource to understand the exam pattern and improve their preparation strategies. Candidates are encouraged to analyze the answer keys thoroughly to identify areas of strength and weakness and make necessary adjustments in their study plans.

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