UPPSC BEO Answer Key 2020: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official answer key for block education officers. To download answer keys, candidates have to visit the official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. Answer keys are released in PDF format for all sets A, B, C, and D. UPPSC released answer keys for the preliminary examination. There is negative marking in the preliminary examination of 1/3rd marks of questions. Candidates can also submit objections against the answer key till Augst 25, 2020. For further information related to UPPSC BEO answer key 2020, including the process of downloading the answer key, qualifying marks, result, etc, read the complete article.
Latest: UPPSC BEO Answer Key 2020 is now available. Check below.
UPPSC BEO Answer Key 2020
Once the answer keys are released, candidates can calculate their probable scores in UPPSC BEO 2020. Get schedule for UPPSC BEO answer key 2020 from the table below:
| UPPSC BEO 2020 | Important dates |
| Date of Exam (prelims) | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Release of Unfficial answer key | On the same day of exam |
| Release of UPPSC BEO official answer key | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Raise objections, if any | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Date of Exam (mains) | 06 Dec 2020 |
Download answer key here: Candidates can download UPPSC BEO answer key 2020 from below links:
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How to calculate estimated scores with UPPSC BEO Answer Key 2020?
With the release of official answer keys, candidates can calculate their estimated scores. By following the procedure provided below, calculate the tentative scores for UPPSC BEO 2020.
1st step: Download the UPPSC BEO answer key from the official website, uppsc.up.nic.in.
2nd step: With the help of answer key, note down the number of correct and incorrect answers.
3rd step: Add up the number of correct answers and incorrect answers in a notebook.
4th step: Use the marking scheme and formula provided below:
Marking scheme:
- In the preliminary examination, 1/3rd marks of question is deducted.
Formula:
Total scores = (Number of correct answer x marks for correct answer) – (number of incorrect answer x negative marking)
How to download UPPSC BEO Answer Key 2020?
Candidates can download their answer keys from the official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. To download UPPSC BEO answer key, follow the steps provided below:
1st step: Visit the official website of UPPSC, uppsc.up.nic.in or click on the direct link provided above.
2nd step: Once on the home page, click on ‘click here to view ket answer sheet’.
3rd step: After clicking on the link, active link for downloading answer key is displayed on the screen.
4th step: Click on the link. After this answer key is displayed on the screen.
5th step: Check the answers and download the UPPSC BEO answer key.
Official And Unofficial Answer Key For UPPSC BEO 2020
Right after the examination, several coaching institutes releases answer key online. To differentiate between the official and unofficial answer key, go through the list:
- Official answer keys are released by conducting body. Likewise, UPPSC releases answer keys for UPPSC Block Education Officer (BEO). Unofficial answers keys are released by the coaching centres.
- Candidates should only refer to the official answer keys as they are prepared by subject experts. Official answer keys are more reliable than unofficial answer keys.
- Unofficial answer keys are released within a few hours after the examination. But official answer key is released after proper examination of the answers and are released after few days of exam.
Qualifying Marks for UPPSC BEO 2020
For the final selection of the candidates, UPPSC has prescribed the minimum efficiency standard. The minimum efficiency standard (qualifying marks) that candidates have to secure in the main examination are as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
| SC/ST/ | 35% |
| Other category | 40% |
UPPSC BEO Result 2020
After the release official answer key, UPPSC shortlists candidates for mains exam. UPPSC declares result for UPPSC BEO 2020 online at the official website. To check result, visit the UPPSC website, uppsc.up.nic.in. For the selection, preliminary examination and main examination are organized. On the basis of the preliminary exam, 13 times candidates to the vacancies are selected for the main examination. The final result is declared based on the marks secured by candidates in mains examination. Candidates have to secure the minimum efficiency standard to qualify for block education officer.
UPPSC BEO Exam Pattern 2020
Refer to the examination pattern for UPPSC BEO 2020 provided below:
Preliminary exam:
| Mode of examination | Offline (OMR based) |
| Maximum Marks | 300 marks |
| Number of questions | 120 questions |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice questions are asked. Candidates have to select one option as their answer. |
| Duration of examination | 2 hours |
| Number of sections | There is only one section – General studies |
Main exam:
| Mode of examination | Offline (descriptive questions ) |
| Maximum Marks | 400 marks (200 marks for each section) |
| Number of questions | 40 questions |
| Type of questions | Questions is asked in a descriptive format. Candidates have to answer essay and short answers. |
| Duration of examination | 3 hours for each section |
| Number of sections | There are two sections – General studies and General Hindi and Essay. |
About UPPSC BEO
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the examination for block education officer. This year, UPPSC has released 309 vacancies for block education officer. The selection for BEO is done through 2 stages – preliminary examination and main examination. After the preliminary examination is over, candidates are allowed to carry a copy of OMR sheet with them. Once candidates are able to qualify the preliminary examination, they are shortlisted for mains examination. Candidates who are selected have to undergo medical examination as well.
UPPSC BEO 2020 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : Candidates can download UPPSC BEO answer key from uppsc.up.nic.in.
Ans : Yes. If candidates mark incorrect answer, 1/3rd marks of question is deducted.
Ans : General category candidates have to secure minimum 40% marks.
