UPSC Chairman Dr Ajay Kumar acknowledged that many aspirants found Prelims 2026 challenging and said most questions were based on standard textbooks, government sources, and reputed newspapers.
Days after the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 sparked intense debate among aspirants, UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar has acknowledged that many candidates found this year's paper difficult while defending the sources used to frame the questions.
In a post shared on his LinkedIn profile, Dr. Kumar said he understood the concerns being raised by candidates and noted that the official provisional answer key would help bring clarity to the discussion surrounding the examination.
"I understand this year's Prelims felt quite tough and challenging for many aspirants. In such situations, the official provisional key provides much-needed clarity," he wrote.
His remarks come after social media platforms were flooded with reactions from candidates and educators following the May 24 examination. Many aspirants described the paper as one of the most difficult in recent years, while others called it lengthy, unpredictable, and heavily dependent on elimination techniques.
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