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UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 Out - Download Merit List PDF

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UPSC UPSC All India
Post Date
06 Nov 2026
Board / Authority
UPSC
Category
UPSC
State / Region
All India
Source: official result notification published by UPSC — posted . Check the result on the official website. Every detail below is taken from that notification. Where a detail is not mentioned there, it is clearly marked as not specified.

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 Status

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the result for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 on 5 November 2026. A total of 2,526 candidates have successfully qualified for the next stage of the selection process, which is the Personality Test (Interview).

Candidates who appeared for the Main Examination, conducted from 21 August to 30 August 2026, can now check their results. The result is available in PDF format on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, and does not require any login credentials to access.

Particulars Details
Recruiting Authority Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination Name Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Result Name Civil Services (Main) Written Examination Result
Main Examination Dates 21 to 30 August 2026
Result Release Date 5 November 2026
Result Status Released
Candidates Qualified for Interview 2,526
Result Format PDF
Login Required to Check Result No
Next Stage Personality Test (Interview)
Official Website upsc.gov.in

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 Important Dates

The UPSC has released the result for the Civil Services Main Examination 2026 and has also specified important dates for the subsequent application update process for shortlisted candidates.

Event Date / Status
Civil Services Main Examination 21-30 August 2026
UPSC CSE Mains Result 5 November 2026
Online Application Update Start 11 November 2026
Last Date to Submit Application Details 25 November 2026
Application Submission Closing Time 6:00 PM

How to Download UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 PDF

Candidates can download the official UPSC Main Examination result PDF and check for their roll numbers without needing to log in. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
  2. Navigate to the "Written Results" section.
  3. Locate and click on the link for the "Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 result".
  4. Open the result PDF file.
  5. On your computer, press Ctrl + F, or use the search function in your mobile PDF reader.
  6. Enter your complete examination roll number and check if it appears in the list.
  7. Download the result document for your records.
  8. If you have qualified, immediately review the official instructions for the application update and interview process.

UPSC has also provided a separate name-wise result list for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, which candidates can use to cross-check their details. However, the roll number is the primary identifier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is the UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 released?
Yes. UPSC declared the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 written result on 5 November 2026.
Q2. How many candidates qualified in the UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026?
A total of 2,526 candidates qualified for the Personality Test.
Q3. When was the UPSC CSE Mains Examination 2026 conducted?
The examination was conducted from 21 August to 30 August 2026.
Q4. Where can I download the UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 PDF?
Candidates can download the result through the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Q5. Is login required to check the UPSC Mains Result 2026?
No. The public result PDF can be opened and searched without candidate login credentials.

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Result Summary

Board UPSC
Category UPSC
State All India
Post Date 06 Nov 2026

Note: Always check your result from the official website only. Verify all details including merit list, cut-off marks, and next stage schedule from the official notification before any further action.