UPPSC 2024 Prelims Paper answer key

 The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially released the answer key for the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (PCS) Prelims Exam 2024. Here are some key details and steps on how to access and use the answer key:

Key Details:

1. Exam Date: The UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam 2024 was conducted on December 22, 2024.
2. Answer Key Release Date: The official answer key was released on December 25, 2024.
3. Total Vacancies: The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 220 vacancies.
4. Candidates Appeared: Approximately 2,41,212 candidates appeared for the exam out of 5,76,154 applicants.
5. Answer Key Availability: The answer key is available for both General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2.

How to Download the Answer Key:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to UPPSC's official website.
2. Navigate to the Answer Key Section: Find the "Examination" or "Notifications" section.
3. Download the Answer Key: Look for the link to the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024 Answer Key. Click on it to download the PDF for both General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT Paper 2.
4. Save the PDF: Download and save the answer key PDF for future reference.

Steps to Raise Objections:

1. Objection Period: Objections can be submitted until December 30, 2024.
2. Format for Objections: Candidates must submit objections in the prescribed format, mentioning the question number, the barcode of the question booklet, and the proposed correct answer.
3. Submission Method: Objections should be sent in a sealed envelope addressed to the Controller of Examinations, Top Secret-5 Section, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj-211018, by post or at the Commission's counter by 5:00 pm on any working day until December 31, 2024.

How to Calculate Your Marks:

1. Marking Scheme:
   • General Studies Paper 1: +2 marks for each correct answer, -0.67 marks for each wrong answer.
   • CSAT Paper 2: +2.5 marks for each correct answer, -0.83 marks for each wrong answer.
2. Steps to Calculate:
   • Download the official answer key and compare your answers.
   • Multiply the number of correct answers by the respective marks.
   • Deduct marks for incorrect answers using the negative marking scheme.
   • Add the marks from both papers to get the total score.

Useful Links:

• UPPSC Official Website
• Direct Link to Answer Key PDF

For more detailed information and updates, you can refer to the official UPPSC website and other reliable sources like Scroll.in and StudyIQ​