UPSC Admit Card 2026 Introduction
The Union Public Service Commission has released online on 15 May 2026 for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the admit card from the official website and the provided link, Gyapak.in. The IAS Preliminary Exam is to be held on 24th May 2026 across various exam centers in India. The prelims hall ticket is very important because candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without it. Candidates should verify all the details mentioned on the exam admit card, like exam date, time, reporting time, exam center, etc., before appearing for the examination.
Prelims Admit Card Key Highlights
| Fields | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Vacancies | Approx. 933 Posts |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper Based) |
How To Download the Admit Card?
- 1You can download the admit card by visiting the official UPSC website or the provided link, Gyapak.in, and then finding the "Admit Cards" or "e-Admit Card" section on the homepage.
- 2Click on the link to download the Prelims hall ticket for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026.
- 3Please enter your Registration ID or Roll Number carefully in the required login field without any mistakes. After that, fill in your Date of Birth and Captcha Code to continue the secure login process.
- 4Check all the details entered carefully and click on the Submit/Login button. The IAS exam admit card will be displayed on the screen with the exam date, time, and exam center details.
- 5Check all the details mentioned on the UPSC admit card carefully before downloading it. If you can find any errors in the Prelims hall ticket, contact the officials of the UPSC immediately for correction.
- 6Finally, download the admit card and take 2-3 printouts for future reference and backup.
Documents Required
Candidates must have the following documents: 1. The IAS Exam Admit Card is mandatory for entry into the exam hall, so candidates must carry a printout of the prelims hall ticket. 2. It is mandatory to carry any of the valid original photo ID proofs, such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License, for verification during the exam. 3. Candidates should also carry recent passport-size photographs if mentioned in the instructions of the UPSC admit card. 4. The details mentioned on the prelims hall ticket must be the same as the information available on the photo ID proof carried to the exam center. 5. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall under any circumstances without the IAS exam admit card and valid ID proof.
Exam Pattern for IAS Prelims Exam
Paper 1 - General Studies
1. Total Marks: 200 2. Objective-Type Question 3. Subjects include History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Current Affairs
Paper 2 - CSAT
1. Total Marks: 200 2. Aptitude, Reasoning, and Comprehension 3. Qualifying in nature
Important Instruction
- Candidates are reach the exam center before the reporting time mentioned on the UPSC admit card to avoid last minutes rush.
- Electronic gadgets and mobile phones, smart watches, calculators and any other electronic devices are not allowed inside the examination hall.
- During the examination, all the candidates must read the instruction and guidelines mentioned on the IAS exam admit card carefully and follow them.
- Candidates are take multiple printouts of the admit card after downloading for safe keeping and future reference.
- It is advised to verify the Prelims hall ticket for the exam center location to avoid any confusion.
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