CGPSC Pre Answer Key 2026 Out: Download PDF & Raise Objections at psc.cg.gov.in
The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has released the CGPSC Pre Answer Key 2026 at psc.cg.gov.in. Candidates who appeared in the February 22 exam can now download the PDF for GS and CSAT papers. The objection window remains open until March 3, 2026, with a fee of Rs 50 per challenge.
CGPSC Pre Answer Key 2026: The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) conducted the State Service Preliminary Examination on February 22, 2026. After the conclusion of the exam, the commission released the CGPSC Pre Answer Key 2026 on February 23, 2026 at psc.cg.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for GS Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2 can now download the provisional model answer key. The answer is an important tool that helps candidates in calculating their estimated marks and evaluating their chances for the Mains examination, which is scheduled to be conducted in May 2026.
CGPSC Pre Answer Key 2026 Direct Link
Candidates can download the official answer key directly from the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission website. The answer key link has been active for all four sets (A, B, C, and D) of the question papers. By comparing the OMR sheets with the official responses, candidates can calculate their estimated marks.
Direct Link to Download the CGPSC Pre Answer Key 2026
CGPSC Pre Answer Key 2026: Overview
The CGPSC Answer Key 2026 is out on February 23, 2026. In case of any discrepancy, candidates can raise their objections till March 3, 2026. Check the table below for Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | CGPSC State Service (Preliminary) Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Date | February 22, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | February 23, 2026 |
| Objection Window | February 23 – March 3, 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Official Website | psc.cg.gov.in |
How to Download the CGPSC Pre Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can download the CGPSC Answer Key 2026 by clicking on the direct link provided above or they can follow the simple steps listed below
- Visit the official website, psc.cg.gov.in.
- On the homepage click on the tab titled "Model Answer” on the left-hand side sidebar.
- A PDF will open up containing the answers for both Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Download the PDF and match the answers with your specific question paper set.
- Calculate marks using the official marking scheme.
Raising Objections Against CGPSC Answer Key 2026
If candidates find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key, then they can raise objections between February 23 and March 23, 2026. To challenge any answer, candidates should pay Rs 50 per question. Objections will be accepted if the question is wrong, options are incorrect/multiple options are correct. To support their objection, candidates need to provided scanned copies of authoritative reference books
Next Steps After CGPSC Answer Key
After the objection window gets closed, the commission will release the CGPSC Final Answer Key and the Prelims results simultaneously. The shortlisted candidates will be eligible to appear for the Mains Examination, which is a descriptive paper and consist of seven papers
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