The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now download the answer keys for Statistics Paper I and Statistics Paper II from the official website, upsc.gov.in.The provisional answer key was released on June 24, 2026. Candidates can use it to compare their responses and estimate their probable scores in the examination.UPSC has published separate PDF files for Statistics Paper I and Statistics Paper II. The answer keys are available on the official website and can be accessed without any login credentials.The release of the provisional answer key also allows candidates to review the official responses and raise objections if they find any discrepancies before the final answer key is issued.
How to download UPSC ISS answer key 2026
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the provisional answer key:
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Examinations” tab on the homepage.
- Select “Written Examination” from the dropdown menu.
- Look for “
Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026″ in the list. - Click on the answer key link for Statistics Paper I or Statistics Paper II.
- The PDF file will open on the screen.
- Download and save the answer key for future reference.
Direct link here.
Why is the provisional answer key important?
The provisional answer key helps candidates evaluate their performance before the declaration of results. By comparing their responses with the official answers, candidates can get an idea of their expected score.If candidates find any answer that they believe is incorrect, they can submit objections as per the procedure and timeline specified by UPSC. The commission will review the objections before releasing the final answer key.
About the UPSC ISS examination
The Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination is conducted every year by UPSC for recruitment to various Group A and Group B posts in the Indian Statistical Service.It is one of the country’s major competitive examinations for candidates with a background in statistics. The examination includes papers on Statistics, General English, and General Studies, with the Statistics papers carrying significant weight in the selection process.Candidates are advised to download the provisional answer key at the earliest and carefully verify their responses.
