UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2023 - GS Paper 1 and CSAT Answer Key PDF

Analysing the UPSC Prelims Answer Key will help the applicants to know their correct and incorrect responses and help them calculate the marks that they are going to score in the Prelims exam. The Civil Services Prelims exam was conducted on 28th May 2023, and the result for the same was out on 12th June 2023. Aspirants can solve the question papers and go through the UPSC Prelims 2023 answer key to check their correct answers and learn from their mistakes.

The official UPSC Answer Key will be uploaded on the official website after the recruitment process is over. Till then, you can have a look at the unofficial UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2023 PDF of GS Paper 1 and CSAT prepared by our experts which has been updated here.

UPSC Prelims 2023 Answer Key - GS Paper 1

Download the UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2023 PDF for all sets of General Studies Paper 1 prepared by our faculty for the reference of the candidates who appeared in this year’s UPSC 2023 Prelims Exam or planning to appear for upcoming exams.

GS Paper 1 SETUPSC Answer Key PDF
GS Paper 1, Set AClick to Download PDF
GS Paper 1, Set BClick to Download PDF
GS Paper 1, Set CClick to Download PDF
GS Paper 1, Set DClick to Download PDF

CSAT Answer Key 2023 PDF

The UPSC CSAT Paper is qualifying in nature and consists of 80 MCQs that were held from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Download the CSAT 2023 answer key PDF of Set A, B, C, and D from the following links:

GS Paper 2 SETUPSC CSAT Answer Key PDFs
UPSC CSAT Answer Key 2023 (GS Paper 2, Set A)Click to Download PDF
CSAT Answer Key 2023 (GS Paper 2, Set B)Click to Download PDF
CSAT 2023 Answer Key (GS Paper 2, Set C)Click to Download PDF
CSAT Answer Key 2023 (GS Paper 2, Set D)Click to Download PDF

UPSC Prelims Answer Key - Marking Scheme

The aspirants can calculate their approximate marks in the Preliminary Exam with the help of the UPSC Answer Key 2023 as per the marking scheme decided by the Union Public Service Commission. UPSC CSE exam consists of 400 marks scoring 2 marks each for the correct answer in Paper-1 & 2.5 marks in Paper-2. There will be a penalty of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer. The marking scheme is discussed below.

ParticularsPaper 1Paper 2
Correct Answer+2+2.5
Incorrect Answer-0.33-0.83
Unanswered00
No. of Questions10080
Total Marks200200

How to Download UPSC Answer Key 2023?

To download the UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2023, candidates can follow these steps:

  • Visit the official website of the UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
  • On the homepage, click on "Examination" and then on "Answer Keys".
  • Click on the link for the "Civil Service Preliminary Examination Answer Key 2023".
  • The UPSC Answer Key will open in a new tab. Download the Answer Key in PDF format.

Note: The official answer keys for the Prelims 2023 exam will be out after the recruitment process is over for CSE 2023.

Last 5 Years UPSC Answer Key PDF (Official)

If you are preparing for the Civil Services examination, solving previous year's papers and analysing the results using the UPSC Prelims answer key is crucial as it helps you to evaluate your performance. By reviewing the answer key, you can pinpoint the topics or areas where you made mistakes. This aids in focusing your future study efforts on areas where you are weaker.

Download the official UPSC answer key PDF for the last 5 years for CSAT and GS Paper 1 from the links provided below.

YearUPSC Prelims GS1 Answer KeyCSAT Answer Key
2022GS Paper 1 Answer Key PDFDownload PDF
2021GS Paper 1 Answer Key PDFDownload PDF
2020GS Paper 1 Answer Key PDFDownload PDF
2019GS Paper 1 Answer Key PDFDownload PDF
2018GS Paper 1 Answer Key PDFDownload PDF


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