UPSC to Release Provisional Answer Keys Immediately After Civil Services Preliminary Examination
In a significant policy shift, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) informed the Supreme Court that it will now release provisional answer keys shortly after the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Previously, answer keys were only published after the entire year-long recruitment cycle was completed. This move follows a petition by aspirants seeking greater transparency and the right to raise objections to questions. A team of subject experts will review candidate representations before finalising the answer keys. This change aims to ensure fairness and reduce uncertainty for candidates who previously lacked a redressal mechanism for disputed questions during the evaluation process.
Key Points
- UPSC will provide a window for candidates to raise objections or representations against the provisional answer key.
- The final answer key will still be released only after the publication of the final results.
- The decision addresses long-standing criticisms regarding the 'opaque' nature of the UPSC's evaluation process.
- The Supreme Court is considering detailed rules for future exams, including specific timelines for key releases and objection processes.
Exam Facts
- Petitioner: Himanshu Kumar and 28 Civil Services aspirants.
- Current Practice: Releasing keys only after the final result (year-long cycle).
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