UPSC CSE Mains result 2026 declared at upsc.gov.in; over 2,500 candidates qualify for Personality Test: Check direct link to download scorecards here
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Civil Services (Main) examination 2026 result on November 5, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the written examination can now check their qualifying status through the roll number-wise result PDF available on the Commission's official website, upsc.gov.in.
More than 2,500 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the Civil Services Examination, the Personality Test, commonly known as the UPSC interview. The shortlisted candidates will now compete for final selection to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other Central Services under Group A and Group B.
The Mains examination was conducted between August 21 and August 30, 2026. The written examination is a crucial stage of the Civil Services selection process, with candidates assessed on their knowledge, analytical abilities, understanding of issues and written communication skills.
UPSC CSE Mains result 2026 : Candidates shortlisted for interview
With the declaration of the written examination result, the Commission has moved the recruitment process to its final stage. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF have been shortlisted to appear for the Personality Test.
However, qualification in the Mains examination does not automatically confirm a candidate's final selection. The candidature of shortlisted candidates remains provisional and is subject to verification of eligibility conditions and supporting documents.
In its official notice, UPSC has advised qualified candidates to keep their original certificates ready for verification during the Personality Test. These include documents supporting claims relating to age, educational qualifications, community, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) status and Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), wherever applicable.
Candidates claiming reservation or relaxation benefits under SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and Ex-servicemen categories will also have to produce the relevant original certificates. The Commission has clarified that such certificates must have been issued by the closing date of applications for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, which was February 27, 2026.
UPSC CSE Mains result 2026: How to check the result
Candidates can access the UPSC Civil Services Mains result through the official website. The Commission has released the result in PDF format, containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the interview stage.
The following steps can be followed to check the result:
Click on the result link to open the PDF containing the list of qualified candidates. Download the PDF for future reference. Use Ctrl + F on Windows or Cmd + F on Mac and enter your roll number to check your qualifying status. Candidates are advised to download and retain a copy of the result PDF for reference during the subsequent stages of the selection process.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the UPSC CSE Mains result 2026.
UPSC interview 2026: Schedule to be announced soon
The Commission has not yet announced the dates for the Personality Test. According to the official notification, the interview schedule will be published on the UPSC website in due course.
The Personality Tests will be conducted at the Union Public Service Commission's office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069.
UPSC has also stated that candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed through their registered email addresses. The e-Summon Letters for the Personality Test will be made available on the Commission's website once the interview schedule is announced.
Candidates will be required to download their respective e-Summon Letters online. The Commission has clarified that no physical or paper summon letters will be issued for the interview.
More than 2,500 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the Civil Services Examination, the Personality Test, commonly known as the UPSC interview. The shortlisted candidates will now compete for final selection to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other Central Services under Group A and Group B.
The Mains examination was conducted between August 21 and August 30, 2026. The written examination is a crucial stage of the Civil Services selection process, with candidates assessed on their knowledge, analytical abilities, understanding of issues and written communication skills.
UPSC CSE Mains result 2026 : Candidates shortlisted for interview
However, qualification in the Mains examination does not automatically confirm a candidate's final selection. The candidature of shortlisted candidates remains provisional and is subject to verification of eligibility conditions and supporting documents.
In its official notice, UPSC has advised qualified candidates to keep their original certificates ready for verification during the Personality Test. These include documents supporting claims relating to age, educational qualifications, community, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) status and Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), wherever applicable.
Candidates claiming reservation or relaxation benefits under SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and Ex-servicemen categories will also have to produce the relevant original certificates. The Commission has clarified that such certificates must have been issued by the closing date of applications for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, which was February 27, 2026.
UPSC CSE Mains result 2026: How to check the result
Candidates can access the UPSC Civil Services Mains result through the official website. The Commission has released the result in PDF format, containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the interview stage.
The following steps can be followed to check the result:
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the 'Examinations' section on the homepage.
- Select the 'Written Results' option.
- Look for the link titled 'Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026'.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the UPSC CSE Mains result 2026.
UPSC interview 2026: Schedule to be announced soon
The Commission has not yet announced the dates for the Personality Test. According to the official notification, the interview schedule will be published on the UPSC website in due course.
The Personality Tests will be conducted at the Union Public Service Commission's office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069.
UPSC has also stated that candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed through their registered email addresses. The e-Summon Letters for the Personality Test will be made available on the Commission's website once the interview schedule is announced.
Candidates will be required to download their respective e-Summon Letters online. The Commission has clarified that no physical or paper summon letters will be issued for the interview.
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