UPSC Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Answer Key 2026: Statistics Paper I & II PDF Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026 for Statistics Paper I and Statistics Paper II on 24 June 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download the answer key to verify their responses.
Key Details
- Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam Name: Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026
- Answer Key Type: Provisional Answer Key
- Papers Released: Statistics Paper I & Statistics Paper II
- Release Date: 24 June 2026
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Download the provisional answer key PDFs directly from the links below:
Statistics Paper I – Provisional Answer Key PDF: Download Here
Statistics Paper II – Provisional Answer Key PDF: Download Here
How to Download
Follow these steps to download the UPSC ISS Provisional Answer Key 2026:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on “Examinations” from the top navigation menu.
- Select “Written Examination” from the dropdown.
- Scroll down and locate “Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026.”
- Click on the “Answer Key” link or use the direct PDF links provided above.
- The PDF will open in your browser; download it using Ctrl+S or the download icon.
- Match your answers with the provisional key and note any discrepancies.
How to Calculate Score
Candidates can estimate their score by comparing their answers with the provisional answer key. However, the final marks will be computed based on the official final answer key published by UPSC after the objection period ends. The exact marking scheme is detailed in the exam notification.
Objection Process
If you believe any answer in the provisional key is incorrect, you can raise objections by following these steps:
- Download the provisional answer key PDF for the relevant paper.
- Identify the question number(s) where you believe the answer is incorrect.
- Prepare a written representation with supporting references from standard textbooks or study material.
- Submit the representation to UPSC through the official channel specified in the answer key notification (typically by post or online submission to the UPSC office).
UPSC will review all representations before publishing the Final Answer Key.
FAQs
The provisional answer key was released on 24 June 2026.
You can download it from the official UPSC website or use the direct PDF links provided above.
Yes, UPSC allows candidates to raise objections during the stipulated objection window.
After the objection period, UPSC reviews all submissions and publishes a final answer key, which is used for computing marks.
The provisional answer key covers Statistics Paper I and Statistics Paper II of the ISS Examination 2026.
