UPSC held the 2026 Preliminary examination on 24 May 2026 — GS Paper I from 9:30 to 11:30 am and CSAT from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. 168 questions from that day are below, each with the Commission's official answer and our explanation of why the other three options fail.
History 21 · Economy 19 · General Science 14 · Current Events 14 · Polity & Governance 13 · Environment & Ecology 9 · Geography 8
Basic Numeracy 26 · Comprehension 19 · Mental Ability 10 · Logical Reasoning 9 · Interpersonal & Communication Skills 6
Question papers and answer keys: Union Public Service Commission. Explanations: UPSC Answer Check.