The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test, the next stage of the selection process for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other central services.

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The written examination was conducted from August 21 to August 30, 2026. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF have been shortlisted for the interview stage. However, their candidature remains provisional and is subject to verification of eligibility and supporting documents.

How to download the UPSC Mains Result 2026 PDF

Candidates can follow these steps to check their results:

  1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

  2. Navigate to the 'What's New' or 'Written Results' section.

  3. Find the link for 'Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026'.

  4. Open the result PDF containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates.

  5. Use Ctrl + F on a computer or the search option on a mobile device to find your roll number.

  6. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Candidates can also access examination results through the official UPSC results page.

What happens after the UPSC Mains Result?

Candidates who clear the written examination will be called for the Personality Test. UPSC will announce the interview schedule in due course. The interviews will take place at the commission's office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi.

The commission will issue e-Summon Letters through its official website and the online application portal. No physical summons will be sent.

Qualified candidates must complete or update the required details in their online application forms between November 11 and November 25, 2026, up to 6 PM. This includes updating educational qualifications and uploading supporting documents wherever required. Candidates who miss this mandatory submission process will not receive their e-Summon Letters.

Applicants should also keep their original certificates related to age, educational qualifications and reservation claims ready for verification during the interview.

UPSC has stated that marksheets of all candidates will be uploaded within 15 days after the declaration of the final result, following the completion of Personality Tests. The marksheets will remain available on the website for 30 days.