The Union Public Service Commission has published the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result on 5 November 2026, moving 2,526 candidates into the Personality Test stage. This interview round is the last stage in the selection process for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services (Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’).
The written examination was held from 21 August to 30 August 2026. From the 13,343 candidates who had cleared the Preliminary Examination and appeared for the Mains, about 18.9% have now been shortlisted for the next stage.
UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026: key particulars
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Mains Exam Dates | 21–30 August 2026 |
| Candidates Qualified for Interview | 2,526 |
| Prelims Qualifiers (for Mains) | 13,343 |
| Result Format | Roll-number-wise and Name-wise PDF |
| Next Stage | Personality Test (Interview) – 275 marks |
| Written Marks for Merit | 1,750 |
| Final Total Marks | 2,025 |
| Online Form Window | 11–25 November 2026 (till 6:00 PM IST) |
| Interview Venue | Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in |
The original notification had indicated approximately 933 vacancies, subject to revision.
How candidates can check the result
The UPSC has issued the written result in PDF format, and the roll-number-wise and name-wise lists are available on the official website. Candidates do not need login credentials to see whether they have qualified for the interview stage.
To access the list, candidates must go to upsc.gov.in, open the Written Results section or the “What’s New” section, select the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 link, and download the relevant PDF. They can then use Ctrl + F on Windows or Command + F on Mac to search for their roll number or name. The downloaded file should be saved for later use. The name-wise list is a detailed multi-page document.
UPSC Mains Result 2026 Out PDF
What qualified candidates must do next
Candidates shortlisted for the Personality Test have to complete an online form submission on upsconline.nic.in between 11 November and 25 November 2026, up to 6:00 PM IST. They must verify their details, make corrections if needed, and submit the form within the prescribed window. The Commission has stated that even candidates whose information remains unchanged must complete this process. If they do not, the e-Summon Letter will not be issued.
Those who had mentioned their educational status as “appearing” in the application must update the qualification details and upload proof. Later, the UPSC will verify original certificates supporting eligibility and reservation claims, including age, educational qualifications, community, EWS and PwBD categories, among others.
The e-Summon Letters for the interview will be available online only, and no physical letters will be issued. The interviews will be held at Dholpur House, New Delhi, and the schedule will be announced separately. Until verification is completed, candidature will remain provisional.
Comparison with the previous year
| Stage | CSE 2025 | CSE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Prelims | 14,161 | 13,343 |
| Qualified Mains | 2,736 | 2,526 |
| Prelims to Mains Conversion | ~19.3% | ~18.9% |
| Result Declared | 11 November 2025 | 5 November 2026 |
The number of candidates called for interview this year is 210 fewer than in 2025. That lower figure is broadly in line with the smaller vacancy count for the 2026 examination. On the basis of the vacancy estimate in the notification, roughly 2.5 candidates have been shortlisted per vacancy.
Cut-off trends and mark-sheet release
The UPSC has not released individual Mains marks or category-wise cut-offs along with the written result. As per the usual practice, mark sheets are expected to be uploaded within 15 days of the final result declaration and remain accessible for 30 days.
For context, recent General category Mains cut-offs, out of 1,750, have been 739 in 2025, 729 in 2024, 741 in 2023, 748 in 2022 and 745 in 2021. These numbers are only indicative. The official cut-off for 2026 will be known only after the final result is announced.
What candidates should do now
Those who have qualified should first complete the required online form submission within the specified window. They should then begin preparation for the Personality Test, with attention to current affairs, questions based on the Detailed Application Form, ethical judgement and clarity of thought. Keeping all original documents ready for verification is also important.
For candidates who have not qualified, the immediate step is to review performance and identify areas that need improvement. The next Civil Services Examination cycle, CSE 2027, is expected to be notified in early 2027, with the Preliminary Examination likely in May 2027.
For accurate and updated information, candidates are advised to rely only on official UPSC communication available at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.
All details are based on the official UPSC notice dated 5 November 2026 and contemporaneous reporting. Marks and final cut-offs remain unreleased as of the written result declaration.
