“UPSC CSE Prelims 2026, conducted on May 24, has been described by experts as one of the most difficult and unconventional papers in recent years. With lengthy comprehension-based questions, analytical framing, and unpredictable current affairs themes, the exam tested conceptual clarity and decision-making skills over rote learning. While several experts predicted a lower cutoff this year, others viewed the paper as a necessary shift towards evaluating aptitude, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity expected from future civil servants.
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