UPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2026 – Check Result, Merit List, Cut Off
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 on 5 November 2026. A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test (Interview) for selection to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and other Central Services (Group A and Group B). The result is available as a roll-number-wise and name-wise PDF on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
The Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 was held from 21 to 30 August 2026. Qualified candidates must now fill and submit the online application form (DAF-II) on upsconline.nic.in between 11 and 25 November 2026, up to 6:00 PM. Candidates who do not submit the form within this window will not be issued an e-Summon Letter for the Personality Test.
Key Highlights
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 |
| Result Status | Declared on 5 November 2026 |
| Candidates Qualified | 2,526 (for Personality Test) |
| Mains Exam Dates | 21 to 30 August 2026 |
| Next Stage | Personality Test (Interview) |
| Application Form Window | 11 to 25 November 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,013 (933 Civil Services + 80 Indian Forest Service) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 04 February 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 27 February 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | 24 May 2026 |
| Preliminary result | 15 June 2026 |
| Mains examination | 21 to 30 August 2026 |
| Mains written result declared | 05 November 2026 |
| Online application form (DAF-II) window | 11 to 25 November 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Personality Test (Interview) | Dates to be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability | Nil (exempted) |
| All category female candidates | Nil |
Vacancy Details
| Post / Service | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service and other Civil Services | 933 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 |
| Total | 1,013 |
The final number of vacancies may change once the cadre controlling authorities confirm them.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university in India. For the Indian Forest Service, the degree must include at least one of the subjects Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology or Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification.
Age Limit
Minimum age 21 years and maximum age 32 years as on 1 August 2026. Age relaxation applies as per the Civil Services and Forest Service Examination 2026 recruitment rules.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (qualifying)
- Main Examination (written, 1,750 marks)
- Personality Test (Interview, 275 marks)
- Final result based on Mains written marks and Interview marks
How to Check the UPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2026
- Visit the UPSC official website, upsc.gov.in.
- Open the Examinations section and select Written Results, or check the What’s New section on the homepage.
- Click the link “Written Result: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026”.
- Download the roll-number-wise or name-wise PDF and search for your roll number or name in the list.
- No login is needed to view the result PDF.
What Qualified Candidates Must Do Next
All 2,526 qualified candidates must fill and submit the online application form on upsconline.nic.in between 11 November 2026 and 25 November 2026 (till 6:00 PM). Even candidates with no details to update must log in, verify their details and submit the form finally, otherwise no e-Summon Letter will be issued. The Personality Test will be held at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi, and the dates will be notified in due course. Candidates must also fill the Attestation Form online through the Department of Personnel and Training portal from the date of commencement of the Personality Tests. UPSC has not released individual marks or cut-off marks with the written result; these are released after the final result.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Download Mains Result (Name Wise PDF) | Check Result |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Website |
| Submit Online Application Form (DAF-II) | Apply Online |
| Attestation Form (DoPT Portal) | Fill Form |
FAQs – UPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2026
When was the UPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2026 declared? The result was declared on 5 November 2026 on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
How many candidates qualified in the UPSC Mains 2026? A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test (Interview).
What is the last date to submit the application form after the Mains result? Qualified candidates must submit the online application form on upsconline.nic.in between 11 and 25 November 2026, up to 6:00 PM.
Where can I check the UPSC Mains Result 2026? On the UPSC official website, upsc.gov.in, under Written Results. The result is a public PDF and needs no login.
Have the UPSC Mains cut-off marks been released? No. UPSC has not released individual marks or cut-off marks with the written result; these are released after the final result.
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