What is the fee for submitting an answer key challenge?

Recruitment commissions typically charge Rs 50 to Rs 100 per challenged question. If the objection is upheld, the fee is refunded to the original payment method.

What happens after the provisional answer key objection window closes?

Subject matter experts review all received representations and publish the Final Answer Key. The final result and scorecard are calculated strictly based on the Final Answer Key.

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 Official Answer Key (GS Paper 1 & CSAT)

Q: How can I check UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 Official Answer Key (GS Paper 1 & CSAT) directly?

Use the verified Server 1 button on RojgarDirect to log in to the official portal and view your response sheet with zero advertising redirects.

Exam Date: June 2026

Release / Challenge Window: Active

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How to Calculate Your Expected Raw Score

Correct Question: Allocate +1 or +2 marks as per official notification scheme.

Incorrect Question: Deduct negative marking penalty (typically 0.25, 0.33, or 0.50 marks per wrong answer).

Unattempted Question: 0 marks (no negative deduction).

Estimated Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Correct) − (Wrong Answers × Penalty)

How to Submit an Objection / Challenge

Log in to the Objection Portal (Server 1) with your credentials.
Navigate to the Question Paper / Challenge Window.
Select the question ID you wish to contest and indicate the correct option as per your evidence.
Upload documentary proof (NCERT, Standard Reference Textbook, or Gazette citation).
Pay the prescribed objection processing fee (typically Rs 50 - Rs 100 per challenge) online.

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