Is the UPSC Prelims admit card available for all candidates?

The Prelims admit card is issued for all candidates who successfully completed the application process.

What login details are needed to download the UPSC admit card?

Candidates need their registration ID/roll number and date of birth to download the admit card.

Can I enter the exam hall without IAS exam hall ticket?

No, candidates must carry their hall ticket for the IAS exam to enter the examination center.

Is the UPSC admit card required after the prelims exam?

Yes, keep the UPSC admit card safe because you may need it during later selection stages.

What should I do if their is a mistake on my Prelims admit card?

If you can notice any error on the Prelims admit card, contact UPSC immidiately for correction.

UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026

UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026 Introduction

The UPSC admit card 2026 has been released on 11 May 2026 for 933 posts for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Candidates who are approved for the IAS examination can now download the admit card from the official website or the provided link, Gyapak.in. The Prelims admit card is mandatory for appearing in the exam scheduled for 24 May 2026 at various centers in India. The Union Public Services Commission has activated the link for the IAS exam hall ticket on its official portal.

UPSC Admit Card 2026 Key Highlights

Fields	Information
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
Admit Card Release Date	11 May 2026
Exam Date	24 May 2026
Total Vacancies	933 Posts
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper Based)

How To Download the UPSC Admit Card?

1You can download the admit card by visiting the official UPSC website or the provided link, Gyapak.in.
2Go to the UPSC website homepage and find and open the "E-Admit Cards" section.
3You can open the admit cards section and click on the correct Premils admit card link.
4Then you can enter your Registration ID / Roll Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha Code.
5All information is filled in correctly; click on submit, and your IAS exam hall ticket will appear on your device screen.
6Finally, download the admit card and take printouts for future reference.

Documents Required on Prelims Exam Day

Candidates must carry the following documents on the exam day: 1. You can carry a hard copy of the UPSC admit card. 2. Valid Photo ID proof with Prelims admit card, like Aadhaar Card, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License, etc. 3. Passport-size photographs, if required, to stick on the form. 4. Blue/Black Ballpoint Pen to write on the exam paper.

Important Instruction for UPSC candidates

You can reach the exam center 45-60 minutes early with UPSC Prelims admit card because late candidates no allowed in exam hall.
In exam hall, UPSC admit card with any electronic devices are strictly prohibited.
Follow all the invigilator instruction carefully on IAS exam hall ticket.
You keep extra hard copies after you download the admit card.