UPSC Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Answer Key Out

The UPSC Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 answer key is out. On 4 November 2026, the Union Public Service Commission uploaded the official answer keys of the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, which was held on Sunday, 8 February 2026, across India. UPSC releases its answer keys only after the whole recruitment process is over, so these keys are for reference and self-assessment; they cannot be challenged now. The final result of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 has already been declared.

Important Dates

• e-Admit cards uploaded: 30 January 2026
• Preliminary examination: 8 February 2026 (Sunday)
• Official answer keys uploaded: 4 November 2026

Answer Keys Released

Each key is a separate PDF on the UPSC answer key page; download the one for your paper.

Why These Keys Are Useful

• Candidates who appeared in 2026 can check exactly where they lost marks, paper by paper.
• Aspirants for the 2027 cycle can use the 2026 question papers with these keys as authentic practice material.
• Comparing Paper I with Paper II helps you see how much weight general studies carries against your own subject.

What To Do Now

• Open the UPSC answer key page and download the key for Paper I and for your stream's Paper II.
• Solve the 2026 question papers again under exam time and check them against the official keys.
• Note the topics where most questions came from and plan your preparation for the next Combined Geo-Scientist notification.
• Use the key to work out your raw score honestly, counting the negative marking as given in the exam notice, so you know how far you are from a safe score.
• Keep checking the UPSC website for the 2027 exam calendar and notification.

The official UPSC answer key page is linked at the bottom of this page.