UPPSC PCS Prelims Answer Key 2024 Out: Download GS I & II Keys

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) has officially released the Download UPPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 (General Studies I) and Download UPPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 (General Studies II). Candidates who appeared for the assessment can now evaluate their performance.

The Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Prelims 2024 exam was successfully conducted on December 22, 2024. The screening test took place across 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh, accommodating a large pool of aspirants. Out of 576,154 registered applicants, approximately 241,212 candidates—representing 42% of the registered pool—participated in the assessment. This recruitment drive aims to fill 220 vacancies across Group A and Group B administrative positions.

UPPSC PCS Prelims Answer Key 2024: Important Dates

To help candidates stay track of all critical deadlines regarding the provisional answer sheets and upcoming evaluation phases, please review the schedule below:

Steps to Download UP PCS Answer Key 2024

1. Visit the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) at www.uppsc.up.nic.in.
2. Under Candidate's Help Desk Section click on the View Answer Key section that appears on the homepage.
3. Click on the tab that reads "QUESTION BOOKLET WITH ANSWER GENERAL STUDIES-I / II ".
4. Upon clicking, a UPPSC PCS Prelims Answer Key for GS I / II appears on your screen.
5. Click on “Download UP PCS Answer Key”.
6. Download and keep a printout of your UPPSC PCS Answer Key 2024 ready for future reference.

Question Booklet Barcode Numbers & Marking Scheme

Candidates should verify their sets carefully. The official question booklet barcode numbers are 2052153 for General Studies I and 3052009 for General Studies II. Additionally, examinees should note that no marks are deducted for questions left blank in the examination.

Guidelines for Raising Objections

If candidates find any discrepancies in the provisional keys, they can submit objections. The last date to submit objections against the provisional key is December 31, 2024, by 5:00 PM. Objections must be submitted by post or in person to the Controller of Examinations, Top Secret-5 Section, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj-211018. For detailed instructions, refer to the Download Official Notice to Raise Objections for UPPSC PCS Prelims.

What to Do Next?

After calculating your estimated scores using the UPPSC PCS answer sheets, candidates should keep their documents ready and check out the UPPSC Prelims Result 2025: Official Link to Check Your Status page for updates regarding the announcement of scores on February 28, 2025.