UKPSC Answer Key 2025 (Unofficial) Available Soon: Download Prelims Paper 1 and 2 PDF

The UKPSC PCS Prelims Exam 2025 was held on June 29, 2025, by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC). Candidates who took the exam can access the UKPSC Answer Key 2025 to analyse their performance. Although the official answer key will be made available soon at psc.uk.gov.in, well-known faculty members of Study IQ have released the unofficial UKPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025 for Paper 1 (General Studies) and Paper 2 (General Aptitude/CSAT).
These answer keys assist the candidates in estimating their marks, determining the right answers, and estimating their chances to qualify for the Mains exam.

UKPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025 Overview

UKPSC PCS 2025 Prelims Exam was held on June 29, 2025, in offline mode at different centers in Uttarakhand. This is a screening test for the Mains exam and contains two objective-type papers—General Studies and General Aptitude (CSAT). Both papers have equal weightage of 150 marks and need to be completed within 2 hours. There is a facility of negative marking for the wrong choices, and Paper 2 is a qualifying type with the requirement of at least 33% marks.

UKPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025 PDF by Study IQ – Download Here

The Study IQ Expert Faculties have analyzed the question paper and released the unofficial answer keys for all sets (A, B, C, D). You can download them using the table below:

How to Download UKPSC Official Answer Key 2025?

Once released by UKPSC, candidates can follow these steps to access the official answer key:

1. Visit the UKPSC official website: https://psc.uk.gov.in
2. On the homepage, click on “Answer Key/Response Sheet” section
3. Find and click on UKPSC PCS Prelims 2025 Answer Key
4. Select your paper and set (A/B/C/D)
5. Download the PDF and cross-check your answers

How to Calculate Marks Using UKPSC Answer Key?

To estimate your score using the answer key:

• Correct Answer: +1 mark

• Incorrect Answer: -0.25 mark

• Unattempted: 0 marks

Formula:

Total Score = (No. of Correct Answers × 1) – (No. of Incorrect Answers × 0.25)

This will give you an approximate score, which can be matched against the expected cut-off.

Raise Objections to UKPSC Answer Key 2025

Once the official answer key is released, UKPSC will open a window for objections. If a candidate finds any discrepancies in the official responses, they can file objections online through the official portal.

How to File an Objection:

1. Log in to psc.uk.gov.in
2. Click on “Objection to Answer Key” under latest updates
3. Select the paper and question number
4. Upload supporting documents or proof
5. Pay the required objection fee (if any)
6. Submit the objection before the deadline

UKPSC will review all objections and release the final answer key before announcing the UKPSC Prelims Result 2025.

What’s Next After the Answer Key?

After calculating marks using the answer key, candidates can:

• Compare their expected score with UKPSC Expected Cut Off 2025
• Begin preparation for UKPSC Mains 2025, if likely to qualify
• Wait for the official result and cut off PDF

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