The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) released the provisional answer key for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Lower PCS) Main Examination 2026 on 24 August 2026, one day after the exam was conducted on 23 August 2026 under Advertisement No. 07-Exam/2026. Candidates who appeared in the Main Examination can log in to the UPSSSC candidate portal at upsssc.gov.in using their Enrollment Number or Registration Number and Date of Birth to download their individual response sheet and the provisional answer key. The answer key allows candidates to cross-check their recorded responses, calculate an expected score, and identify questions they wish to challenge before the objection window closes.
Important – Read Before You Check: Three things that matter most right now. First, the answer key on the UPSSSC portal is candidate-specific and login-protected – you must use your own Enrollment Number or Registration Number and Date of Birth to access it; the key is not available as a public PDF download without login. Second, this is a provisional answer key – questions with incorrect answers can be challenged within the objection window announced by UPSSSC; check the official notice on upsssc.gov.in for the exact objection last date, as it was not published alongside the answer key release. Third, the final answer key, once released after objections are processed, is the one on which the result and merit list will be based – scores calculated from the provisional key may change if any objection is accepted.
UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Examination – Lower PCS |
| Advertisement No. | 07-Exam/2026 |
| Total Posts | 2,587 |
| Exam Date | 23 August 2026 |
| Exam Time | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Exam Pattern | Written, OMR-based, 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Answer Key Released | 24 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Login Credentials | Enrollment Number or Registration Number + Date of Birth |
| Objection Window | To be announced on upsssc.gov.in |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 29 May 2026 |
| Online application last date | 25 June 2026 |
| Exam city intimation released | 14 August 2026 |
| Admit card released | 19 August 2026 |
| Main Examination | 23 August 2026 |
| Provisional answer key released | 24 August 2026 |
| Objection window | To be published on upsssc.gov.in – check the official notice board |
| Final answer key | After objection processing – date to be announced |
| Result | To be announced after final answer key |
Posts and Vacancies
A total of 2,587 posts are being filled through this recruitment drive across 11 departments in Uttar Pradesh under Advertisement No. 07-Exam/2026.
| Post Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Treasury Accountant | 548 |
| Auditor | 419 |
| Amin/Auctioneer | 323 |
| Executive Officer | 238 |
| Clerk cum Typist/Cashier cum Clerk/Accounts Clerk | 229 |
| Assistant Chakbandi Officer | 168 |
| Assistant Manager (Non-Technical) | 134 |
| District Assistant Immunization Officer | 85 |
| Centre in Charge | 92 |
| Mandi Supervisor | 46 |
| Assistant Manager (Non-Technical) – Special Selection | 3 |
| Total | 2,587 |
Note: The initial notification announced 2,285 vacancies; the figure was revised to 2,587 at a subsequent stage. Some sources cite 2,516 after a further revision. Candidates should verify the current official vacancy figure from the notice board on upsssc.gov.in.
What the Answer Key Contains
The response sheet and provisional answer key released on upsssc.gov.in contains, for each candidate: the question paper set, all questions with the candidate’s recorded response marked against each, and the provisional correct answer for each question. Candidates should use the response sheet to verify what they actually marked, cross-check against the provisional key, and calculate their expected score before the objection window closes.
The Main Examination carries 100 marks in 2 hours. Negative marking applies – confirm the deduction per wrong answer from the official notification. Questions from the following broad areas are covered in the exam: subject related to the post (higher weightage), General Hindi, General Knowledge and General Intelligence.
Selection Process
Selection for UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026 is multi-stage:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting for Main Exam | Based on UPSSSC PET 2025 score. Only candidates with a valid PET 2025 score card were eligible to apply. |
| Main Written Examination | Conducted 23 August 2026. 100 marks, 2 hours, OMR-based. The answer key for this stage is now available. |
| Skill Test | For posts requiring it (post-specific) |
| Medical Examination | Mandatory before final appointment |
| Document Verification | Final stage before appointment |
PET scores are valid for one year. Final merit is based on the Main Examination marks for the respective post and category.
How to Download the Answer Key and Response Sheet
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal – the direct link is in the Important Links table below.
- Click on the answer key link for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services Main Exam 2026 (Advt. No. 07-Exam/2026) under the Notice Board or Latest Announcements section.
- Log in using your Enrollment Number or Registration Number and your Date of Birth.
- Your individual response sheet and the provisional answer key for your paper set will appear.
- Download and save both as a PDF.
- Cross-reference your response sheet with the provisional answer key to calculate your expected score.
- Note any questions you believe are incorrectly answered in the key, and raise objections through the official objection portal within the window announced by UPSSSC.
Important Instructions
- The answer key is provisional. The final answer key will be released after processing of all objections and may differ from the provisional version.
- Do not rely solely on third-party answer key PDFs circulating on social media or aggregator websites; always verify against the official key available after login on upsssc.gov.in.
- Objections must be submitted within the official window; late objections are not accepted. The objection window deadline will be published on the official notice board.
- Score calculations from the provisional key are estimates only; the actual result will be based on the final key after objection resolution.
- Keep your login credentials (Enrollment Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth) accessible for all future stages including result, skill test schedule and document verification.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Answer Key and Response Sheet – Login Portal | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions – UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026
Q1. When was the UPSSSC Lower PCS Mains Answer Key 2026 released?
✅ 24 August 2026, one day after the Main Examination was conducted on 23 August 2026 under Advertisement No. 07-Exam/2026.
Q2. How do I download the UPSSSC Lower PCS Answer Key 2026?
✅ Log in to the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in using your Enrollment Number or Registration Number and Date of Birth. The answer key is candidate-specific and login-protected; it is not available as a public PDF without login.
Q3. How many posts are covered under UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026?
✅ 2,587 posts across 11 departments – including Assistant Treasury Accountant (548), Auditor (419), Amin/Auctioneer (323), Executive Officer (238), Clerk cum Typist/Cashier cum Clerk/Accounts Clerk (229) and others under Advt. No. 07-Exam/2026.
Q4. What was the exam pattern for the UPSSSC Lower PCS Main Examination 2026?
✅ 100 marks, 2-hour OMR-based written examination held on 23 August 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, covering subject-related questions, General Hindi, General Knowledge and General Intelligence with negative marking.
Q5. Can I raise objections against the provisional answer key?
✅ Yes. UPSSSC allows candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key within a specified window. The objection last date will be published on the official notice board at upsssc.gov.in. Monitor the site regularly and submit any objections before the deadline.
Q6. What credentials do I need to access the answer key?
✅ Your Enrollment Number or Registration Number, and your Date of Birth as registered in the application.
Q7. Is the provisional answer key the final one?
✅ No. This is the provisional answer key. UPSSSC will process all objections received and release a final answer key, on which the result and merit list will be based. Your score from the provisional key may change if any objection is accepted.
Q8. What comes after the Main Examination in UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026?
✅ A Skill Test (for posts requiring it), followed by Medical Examination and Document Verification. Final merit is based on Main Examination marks, category-wise. The result will be declared after the final answer key is published.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the provisional answer key released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) on 24 August 2026 for the Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Lower PCS) Main Examination held on 23 August 2026 under Advertisement No. 07-Exam/2026. The answer key is provisional and subject to change after processing of objections. The final answer key will be the basis for the result and merit list. The objection window deadline has not been published alongside the answer key release; candidates must monitor upsssc.gov.in for the official objection notice. Vacancy figures differ across sources (2,285 original, revised to 2,587 or 2,516 at later stages); candidates should verify the current figure from the official UPSSSC notification. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) in any manner.
