Brief on UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026 Out
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially announced the Results of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 on 15 June 2026. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Results of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 on 15 June 2026. The candidates who appeared in the Examination held on 24th May 2026 may verify their qualifying status with the official govt. jobs results PDF released on the UPSC website. The Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 has been conducted for the Preliminary Examination, with 13,343 candidates successfully passing the exam and being shortlisted for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. The UPSC CSE Mains Examination 2026 will begin on 21st August 2026 and continue onwards. Qualified candidates are required to fill out Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) within the stipulated time so as to be eligible for the next stage of the recruitment process. The outcome is available in a PDF document with the shortlisted candidates' roll numbers.
UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026: Key highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Total Candidates Applied | 8.19 Lakh |
| Total Candidates Appeared | 5.49 Lakh |
| Total Candidates Qualified | 13,343 |
| Total Vacancies (2026) | 1,016 |
| DAF-I Submission Window | 19 June - 28 June 2026 |
| Mains Exam Start Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Result Mode | Online PDF (Roll Number & Name-wise) |
How to Check UPSC Prelims Result 2026
- 1Go to the official website of UPSC.
- 2Go to What's New which is located in the homepage.
- 3Click on the link Result: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026.
- 4Download the official govt jobs results PDF. Open the PDF on your device.
- 5Search on mobile or press Ctrl + F on your desktop, Please enter your Roll Number or Name.
- 6If your name comes in the list, you have cleared the UPSC CSE Mains 2026.
After the UPSC Prelims Result 2026?
- Fill DAF-I Form: The Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) has been announced by the UPSC for qualified candidates from 19 June to 28 June 2026 via UPSC's online portal.
- Pay Examination Fee: will require payment of the Examination Fee, There is a Mains registration fee of ₹200. There is exemption for female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
- It's time to begin preparation for the main portion of the exam, the Mains, The civil services (main) exam 2026 is set to start on 21 August 2026. The candidates should work on the preparation of General Studies papers, the preparation of Essay and the preparation of Optional Subject immediately.
Important Instructions for Qualified Candidates
- Preliminary Examination qualification does not guarantee final selection.
- Candidates are required to fill up DAF-I on time, Mains will be cancelled if DAF-I is not completed.
- The preliminary examination grade is not included in the final list.
- The nature of CSAT Paper-II will stay at qualifying level with 33% marks.
- Candidates are requested to regularly visit UPSC notifications for more details about the Mains examination.
- Have registration information, roll number and documents available before completing DAF-I.
- The official cut-off marks and answer key will be available post the entire CSE 2026 cycle.
- The candidates are advised to keep the result PDF and DAF submission acknowledgement for future reference
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