UPSC CSE prelims result 2026 declared at upsc.gov.in; 13,343 qualify for mains

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) prelims results 2026 for over 5.01 lakh candidates on the official websites of UPSC at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. A total of 13,343 candidates have qualified for the UPSC mains 2026. Candidates can download the UPSC CSE prelims scores by using login credentials, including application number and other details. UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Date LIVE

The commission has withheld the result of one candidate. A total of 1,046 candidates have qualified the UPSC Prelims 2026 for IFS cadre, as per the official announcement.

The recruitment examination was conducted for 933 vacancies across the organisation. The selection process includes, preliminary, main examination, and personality test (interview). The authority released the preliminary examination answer key on May 28, 2026.

The UPSC prelims exam was held on May 24, 2026 in two shifts across 2,073 centres across the country. The examination comprised two papers. The first paper was objective in nature and featured multiple-choice questions, while the second paper carried a total of 400 marks and covered the subjects prescribed under the relevant provisions of the examination rules.

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UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026: Steps to download

To download the UPSC CSE 2026 prelims scorecards, applicants can follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
• Locate and select the UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026 link on the homepage
• You will be redirected to the result login page
• Provide the required credentials in the designated fields
• Press the submit button to proceed
• View your UPSC CSE prelims 2026 result on the screen
• Download the result and keep a copy for future reference

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 is being conducted to recruit candidates for prestigious services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Central Services.