Overview

• In an affidavit to the Supreme Court, the Commission committed to releasing provisional keys immediately after the prelims and opening an objections window.
• Each objection must cite at least three authoritative sources, with the Commission assessing whether the sources qualify as authoritative.
• Panels of subject experts will review objections and finalize the keys on which prelims results will be based, with the ultimate key still published after final results.
• UPSC says the decision follows comprehensive deliberation and has asked the court to dispose of related petitions in light of the new process.
• Reporters note no separate notification on UPSC’s official channels yet, with operational timelines, portals, and definitions of acceptable sources to be clarified as the case returns to the court on October 14.