The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result on 5 November 2026. 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test (Interview) for the IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services (Group A and Group B). The Mains was held from 21 to 30 August 2026.
Qualified candidates must update and submit their details online from 11 to 25 November 2026 (6:00 PM) on upsconline.
UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026, Notice No. 05/2026-CSE |
| Prelims | 24 May 2026 (result 15 June 2026) |
| Mains | 21 – 30 August 2026 |
| Mains result | 5 November 2026 |
| Qualified for interview | 2,526 candidates |
| Vacancies (as per notification) | About 933, including 33 for persons with benchmark disabilities |
| Detail update window | 11 – 25 November 2026, till 6:00 PM |
| Interview venue | UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi |
| Interview dates | To be announced |
What Qualified Candidates Must Do Now
- Update and submit details online (11–25 November 2026, 6 PM) on upsconline.
nic. . Candidates who were "appearing" in their degree at the Prelims stage must upload proof of passing. Others must update address, higher qualifications, achievements, employment and service details, marital status, parental details, attempt information, OBC/EWS annexure, service preference, home cadre and Pratibha Setu disclosure, as applicable.in - Even if you have nothing new to add, log in, verify your details and finally submit. Without this, no e-summon letter is issued.
- After submission you get a unique reference number by email or SMS. Keep it.
- Keep original certificates ready for the interview: age, educational qualifications, community, EWS, PwBD and documents such as the TA form. Reservation certificates must have been issued by 27 February 2026, the closing date of the Prelims application.
- Fill the Attestation Form online on the DoPT portal (cseplus.
dopt. gov. in) from the start of the interviews till they end.
Address or contact changes must be sent to UPSC within 7 days of the result notice, by letter or email (csm-
