UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Mains Key PDF

UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) on 24 August 2026 on its official website after the successful completion of the UP Combined Lower Subordinate Services Main Exam 2026. Candidates who appeared in the UPSSSC Lower PCS Exam 2026 on 23 August 2026 can now check their answers by downloading the provisional answer key PDF from the official website of the UPSSSC.

Candidates can use the UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 to evaluate their performance and calculate expected marks before the result is declared. Scroll down for complete information on the UPSSSC Lower PCS answer key PDF download process and other important details related to the answer key.

UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026: Highlights

Candidates who appeared in the UP Lower PCS Exam 2026 can check the answer key available on the commission’s website till 30 August 2026. Check the table below for important details related to the examination:

How to Download UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 PDF?

UP Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 has been uploaded on the UPSSSC official website for a limited time. Candidates can visit the official website and download the answer key PDF by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Open the official UPSSSC website (upsssc.gov.in).

Step 2: On the homepage, navigate to the Notice Board / Recent Update section.

Step 3: Click on the "विज्ञापन संख्या-07-परीक्षा/2026, सम्मिलित अवर अधीनस्थ सेवा (स्नातक स्तरीय) मुख्य परीक्षा (प्रा०अ०प०-2025)/08 की सम्पन्न लिखित परीक्षा की Provisional उत्तर कुंजी देखने हेतु यहां क्लिक करें" link given under the Important announcement section.

Step 4: Open the provisional master answer key PDF and match your responses carefully.

Step 5: Download and save the UP Lower PCS Answer Key PDF for future reference.

UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key PDF Download Link

Candidates who appeared in the Combined Lower Subordinate Services Main Examination 2026 can download the official provisional answer key PDF before 30 August 2026 from the direct link we have provided below and check their marked answers: 

UPSSSC Lower PCS Mains 2026 Answer Key PDF - Click to Download  

UPSSSC Lower PCS Marking Scheme & Score Calculation

Candidates can calculate their probable scores using the officially released UP Lower PCS provisional answer key:

Formula to Calculate Your Expected Marks:

Expected Score = (Correct Answers × 1) − (Incorrect Answers × 0.25) 

For example, if a candidate has marked 70 answers correctly and 20 incorrectly:

Expected Score = (70 × 1) − (20 × 0.25) = 65 Marks

Candidates should treat this as an approximate score based on the provisional key. The marks considered for the result will be determined by UPSSSC as per its evaluation process.

Note: Do not count unattempted questions in your calculation, as they will not be calculated in the evaluation process.

UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 Objection Process

Candidates who find any discrepancy in the official provisional key, question wording, or options will be able to submit objections through the UPSSSC online objection portal within the prescribed timeline announced by the commission.

Step 1: Visit the official website at upsssc.gov.in.

Step 2: Log in using your registration number and date of birth/password.

Step 3: Click on the objection link related to the Lower PCS Mains Answer Key 2026.

Step 4: Select the booklet series and specific question ID you want to challenge.

Step 5: Upload standard, valid supporting references/proof for your claim.

Step 6: Pay the applicable objection fee online and submit.

Important: Candidates should submit the required supporting proof or documents along with their objection against the concerned answer. After reviewing the objections, the Commission will release the final answer key. 

UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026: What Next?

After the release of the provisional answer key, UPSSSC will proceed with the evaluation of the Main Examination and the declaration of the result. Candidates who clear the cut-off marks in the Main Exam will be considered for the next stage of the selection process.

The next stages in the UPSSSC Lower PCS Selection Process include:

• Final Answer Key: UPSSSC will evaluate the objections/representations received against the provisional key and release a UP Lower PCS Final Answer Key if any corrections are made.
• Main Exam Result & Cut-Off: The commission will evaluate the OMR sheets based on the final key and declare the list of shortlisted candidates along with category-wise cut-off marks.
• Document Verification (DV): Candidates shortlisted through the Mains result will be called for Document Verification to verify their educational eligibility, category certificates, and identity.
• Final Selection Merit List: The final appointment list will be prepared based on merit, preference of posts, and successful completion of document verification.

Candidates are advised to regularly track the official website of the UPSSSC for the release of the final answer key, results, and subsequent document verification dates.