UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Result Announced: Over 13,000 Qualify for Mains

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE) 2026 result in PDF format on its official website.

Candidates who appeared for the examination held on May 24, 2026, can now download the result PDF and check their roll numbers to confirm qualification status for the Civil Services Main Examination.

This year, 13,343 candidates have qualified for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 against 1,016 vacancies notified by the Commission.

The candidature of shortlisted candidates remains provisional and subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions prescribed under UPSC rules.

UPSC Prelims Result 2026 PDF: How to download

The Commission has published the result in a roll number-wise PDF list. Candidates can check their status by downloading the file from the official UPSC website.

To access the result PDF:

Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website - https://www.upsc.gov.in/ Step 2: Open the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 result link Step 3: Download the PDF file containing qualified candidates’ roll numbers Step 4: Use the search option (Ctrl+F) to locate your roll number Step 5: Save the PDF for future reference

Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the list are eligible to appear for the next stage, the Civil Services Main Examination.

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What happens after qualifying Prelims?

UPSC has announced a mandatory online application process for all shortlisted candidates, which will be active from June 19 to June 28, 2026.

During this period, candidates must complete fee payment (where applicable), verify personal details, update scribe and assistive device information if required, and submit cadre preferences.

Even candidates who do not wish to make any changes must log in and complete the final submission.

Failure to do so will result in non-generation of the e-Admit Card for the Main Examination.

Key dates for UPSC CSE 2026

Event

Date

Civil Services Prelims 2026

May 24, 2026

Prelims Result Declaration

June 15, 2026

Mains Application Window Opens

June 19, 2026

Mains Application Window Closes

June 28, 2026

Civil Services Main Examination Begins

August 21, 2026

What comes next in the UPSC journey?

The Civil Services Main Examination is the second stage of the selection process and consists of nine descriptive papers, including essays, general studies, optional subjects and language papers.

Candidates who qualify in the written Mains will proceed to the Personality Test, carrying 275 marks.

The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Mains examination and interview performance.

UPSC has clarified that cut-off marks, answer keys and detailed scores will be released only after completion of the entire examination cycle.

For now, attention shifts from checking the result PDF to preparing for the demanding Mains stage, which begins in just over two months.