The UP APO Answer Key 2026 is awaited by thousands of law graduates who took the exam on March 22, 2026. Have you downloaded any unofficial answer key to check your performance, and what score are you estimating based on the General Knowledge and Law papers?
Exam Overview and Key Details
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission conducted the UP APO Exam 2026 for 182 Assistant Prosecution Officer vacancies on March 22, 2026. The examination consisted of two objective‑type papers: Paper 1 covered General Knowledge and Paper 2 focused on Law. All candidates wrote the test in offline (pen‑and‑paper) mode at various centres across the state.
Answer Key Release Timeline
The official UP APO Answer Key 2026 is expected to be released in the last week of March 2026. UPPSC typically publishes the provisional answer key after the written exam, allowing candidates to verify responses. As of March 23, 2026, the answer key status remains “to be released” on the official website.
Where to Download the Answer Key
Candidates should visit the UPPSC official portal at uppsc.up.nic.in to obtain the answer key. On the homepage, they need to locate the “Answer Key” or “What’s New” section and click the link for UP APO Answer Key 2026. The portal will provide separate PDFs for Paper 1 and Paper 2 along with the candidate’s response sheet.
Unofficial Answer Keys Available Now
Several educational portals have already published unofficial UP APO Answer Key 2026 PDFs based on the exam held on March 22. Sites such as Adda247, CareerPower and PW Live offer full paper solutions and answer keys to help candidates estimate their scores immediately. These unofficial keys are useful for quick self‑assessment but should be confirmed against the official release.
How to Raise an Objection
UPPSC provides an objection facility for candidates who disagree with any answer in the provisional key. After logging in to the official website, candidates can select the disputed question, upload supporting evidence and pay a fee of ₹50 per question. If the objection is found valid, the fee is refunded and the answer key is updated accordingly.
Score Calculation Method
To estimate their probable score, candidates should count the number of correct answers and apply the negative marking rule. Each correct answer earns one mark, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of one‑third mark. Unattempted questions receive zero marks and do not attract any penalty. Using this formula, aspirants can predict whether they have cleared the cutoff for the next stage.
