The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the result of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 on 15th June 2026. Candidates who appeared for the UPSC CSE. exam held on 24th May 2026 can now check their qualification status and download the result PDF from the official UPSC website.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Result: Key Highlights
A total of 13,343 candidates have been shortlisted for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, qualifying them for the next stage of the selection process. This is against 1,016 vacancies notified for the Civil Services Examination 2026.
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For comparison, last year saw 14,161 candidates shortlisted for the Mains against 1,087 notified vacancies, indicating a slightly tighter selection ratio this year.
How to Check UPSC Prelims Result 2026
Qualified candidates can verify their status by checking their roll number against the list published on the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in). The result has been released in the form of a roll number list (PDF format) rather than individual scorecards.
Important Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
The candidature of shortlisted candidates is provisional. UPSC has announced a window from 19th to 28th June 2026 during which candidates must log in to upsconline.nic.in to complete the following:
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 200 for the Mains exam (waived for Female/PwBD/SC/ST candidates)
- Update or submit details regarding Scribe, Assistive Device, and large-font question papers (if applicable)
- Fill in Cadre Preferences for Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026
Mandatory action: All qualified candidates must log in during this window, reconfirm their details, and submit the application form to generate their e-Admit Card. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from further stages, even for candidates who previously submitted all required documents.
When Will Marks and Cut-Off Be Released?
UPSC has clarified that marks, cut-off marks, and answer keys for the CSE (Prelims) 2026 will only be published after the entire Civil Services Examination 2026 and Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 process concludes — that is, after the final result declaration.
Need Help? UPSC Helpline Details
For queries related to the result, candidates can contact the UPSC Call Centre at 011-40303444 or 011-24041001, available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Quick Recap
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Result Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Candidates Qualified | 13,343 |
| Vacancies Notified | 1,016 |
| Application Window | 19–28 June 2026 |
| Fee for Mains | Rs. 200 (exemptions apply) |
Stay tuned to the official UPSC website for further updates regarding the Mains exam schedule and admit card release.
