The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has taken a significant decision to enhance transparency in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims). Now, the answer key will be released immediately after the examination concludes, allowing candidates to register their objections. This change will provide candidates with an opportunity to instantly check their performance and raise objections regarding errors.
UPSC Answer Key Updates: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Supreme Court that the answer key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) will now be released immediately after the examination concludes. This new process will be applicable to all Civil Services aspirants in India, providing them an opportunity to view their responses and register objections right after the exam. The Commission stated that at least three authentic sources must be provided with each objection, and an expert committee will verify them. This will make the examination process more transparent and candidate-friendly.
Answer Key to be Released Immediately After Exam
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has informed the Supreme Court that the answer key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) will now be released immediately after the examination concludes. This will provide candidates with an opportunity to promptly check their responses and register objections. This step has been taken with the objective of increasing transparency and giving candidates the opportunity for active participation in the examination process.
Previous Process and Changes
Previously, UPSC used to publish the answer key, marks, and cut-off only after the entire examination process was completed and the final results were declared. Under the new rule, a provisional answer key will be released immediately after the examination concludes, and candidates will be able to register their objections directly. This will also provide candidates who do not qualify for the main examination an opportunity to analyze their performance.
Objection Process and Review
UPSC has clarified that it will be mandatory to cite at least three authentic sources with each objection. These objections will be reviewed by a committee of subject matter experts, and based on their review, the final answer key will be prepared. The Commission will determine whether the submitted sources are authentic or not. This new process will be implemented as soon as possible.
Relief and Benefits for Candidates
This change will bring relief to millions of candidates. Candidates can view their answer key immediately after the examination, raise objections to errors, and evaluate their performance. This will increase the transparency of the examination and also boost the confidence of the candidates.
