The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the answer key for the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Examination 2026. This exam is conducted to recruit candidates for prestigious administrative and forest service roles across India, with a total of 933 vacancies announced for this cycle. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline for IAS, while IFS candidates require a bachelor’s in specific science subjects such as Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, or related fields. The application process closed on 27 February 2026. The selection process includes preliminary and main examinations, followed by interviews. Candidates can now access the answer key to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores before the official results are declared.