UPSC Prelims Result 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the Civil Services Examination on May 24th at various examination centres across the country. Students who appeared in the examination are now awaiting their results. The UPSC Prelims result 2026 is expected to be released very soon.
Along with the results, the UPSC will also release the cutoff list. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the main examination. The results are expected to be announced at any time on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The UPSC Civil Services Prelims Examination was held on May 24th, 2026, at various examination centres across the country, and approximately 5.49 lakh candidates appeared.
How to download the UPSC Prelims result?
First, visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
click on the ‘UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026’ link in the ‘What’s New’ section.
The result PDF file will then open on your screen.
Search for your roll number or name within the PDF.
If your roll number is on the list, you are considered qualified for the Main examination.
Download the result PDF and take a printout for future use.
When was the Mains exam conducted?
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination consisted of two objective-type papers, carrying a total of 400 marks. Based on this examination, candidates will be selected for the next stage, the Main Examination, which will begin on August 21, 2026. The UPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted in three stages.
The first stage is the Preliminary Examination, which allows candidates who pass it to appear for the Main Examination. Those who pass the Main Examination then have the opportunity to appear for an interview. This time, approximately 933 posts will be filled.
When was the result released in the last five years?
2025 – June 11
2024 – July 1
2023 – June 12
2022 – June 22
2021 – October 29
In how many shifts was the exam held?
The Civil Services Examination Preliminary Examination was conducted in two shifts. The first shift ran from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and the second shift ran from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Which services will be selected?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most prestigious examinations in the country. It selects Group A officers for various central services, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Revenue Service, Indian Railway Accounts Service, Indian Postal Service, and Indian Trade Service.
