The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test, or interview, the final stage of the country’s toughest recruitment exam. The result was released on November 5, 2026, as a roll number-wise PDF on the official website, upsc.gov.in.
Candidates who have cleared the Mains must now fill a mandatory online application form between November 11 and November 25, 2026. The interviews will be held at the UPSC office at Dholpur House in New Delhi, and the schedule will be announced separately.
UPSC Mains Result 2026: Key Details
| Exam | Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 |
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Mains exam dates | August 21 to August 30, 2026 |
| Result date | November 5, 2026 |
| Candidates qualified for interview | 2,526 |
| Total vacancies | 933 |
| Result format | PDF, roll number-wise |
| Next stage | Personality Test (275 marks) |
| Online form window | November 11 to November 25, 2026 (till 6 pm) |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
How to Check UPSC Mains Result 2026 PDF
The result PDF can be downloaded without any login. Candidates can follow these steps:
- Go to the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the “What’s New” section or go to Examination and then Written Results.
- Open the link for “Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 Written Result”.
- The result PDF will open on the screen.
- Press Ctrl+F on a computer, or use the search option on mobile, and enter the roll number.
- If the roll number appears in the list, the candidate has qualified for the interview.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
The list is arranged in order of roll numbers. The serial numbers in the PDF are not ranks. Searching by roll number is the most reliable way to check the result, as names can be spelt differently.
UPSC Mains Result 2026: What Comes Next
1. Mandatory Online Application Form
All 2,526 shortlisted candidates must log in at upsconline.nic.in and submit the online application form between November 11 and November 25, 2026, till 6 pm. They have to check their details, update them where needed, and submit the form.
UPSC has made it clear that this step is compulsory for every shortlisted candidate, even if there are no changes in their details. Candidates who do not submit the form will not be issued an interview e-summon letter.
Candidates who had applied while still appearing in their final degree exam must also update their educational qualification and upload proof of passing. Failure to do so can lead to cancellation of candidature.
2. Interview Schedule and e-Summon Letter
The interview dates have not been announced yet. UPSC will release the schedule separately on its website. The e-summon letters will also be available for download from the UPSC website. No physical summon letters will be sent by post.
The interviews will be held at:
Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069
3. Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates will have to show original documents at the time of the interview. These include:
- Proof of age and educational qualification
- Community certificate for SC, ST, OBC or EWS candidates claiming reservation
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Any other certificate supporting claims made in the application
Certificates for reservation and age relaxation must be issued on or before the closing date of the application, which was February 27, 2026.
4. DoPT Attestation Form
Shortlisted candidates will also have to fill the online Attestation Form of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on cseplus.dopt.gov.in. The form will be available from the start of the interviews.
UPSC Mains Cut-Off 2026: When Will It Be Released?
UPSC has not released the Mains cut-off marks or individual marks along with the result. As per the usual practice, the cut-off marks for Prelims, Mains and the final stage are released only after the final result is declared.
The marks of candidates will be uploaded on the UPSC website within 15 days of the final result and will stay available for 30 days.
UPSC Mains Cut-Off 2025: Previous Year Marks
Here are the official cut-off marks of the Civil Services Examination 2025, which give an idea of the scores needed. The Mains cut-off is out of 1,750 marks, and the final cut-off is out of 2,025 marks.
| Category | Prelims (out of 200) | Mains (out of 1,750) | Final (out of 2,025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 92.66 | 739 | 963 |
| EWS | 89.34 | 706 | 926 |
| OBC | 92.00 | 717 | 931 |
| SC | 84.00 | 700 | 905 |
| ST | 82.66 | 694 | 902 |
| PwBD-1 | 76.66 | 703 | 917 |
| PwBD-2 | 54.66 | 708 | 944 |
| PwBD-3 | 40.66 | 536 | 804 |
| PwBD-5 | 40.66 | 451 | 631 |
CSE 2025 topper Anuj Agnihotri scored 1,071 marks in total, with 867 in the written exam and 204 in the interview.
UPSC CSE 2026 vs Previous Years: Numbers Compared
| Year | Vacancies | Qualified for Mains | Qualified for Interview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 933 | 13,343 | 2,526 |
| 2025 | 979 | 14,161 | 2,736 |
| 2024 | 1,056 | 14,627 | 2,845 |
With fewer vacancies this year, the number of candidates called for the interview has also come down. Roughly 2.7 candidates have been shortlisted for every post.
UPSC CSE 2026 Journey So Far
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application closing date | February 27, 2026 |
| Prelims exam | May 24, 2026 |
| Prelims result | June 15, 2026 (13,343 qualified) |
| Mains exam | August 21 to August 30, 2026 |
| Mains result | November 5, 2026 (2,526 qualified) |
| Online form for interview | November 11 to November 25, 2026 |
| Interview | Dates to be announced |
How the Final Merit List Is Prepared
The Personality Test carries 275 marks. The final merit list is prepared by adding the marks of the written Mains papers that count for merit (1,750 marks) and the interview marks, for a total of 2,025 marks. The Prelims is only a screening test, so its marks are not added to the final score.
Clearing the Mains does not guarantee final selection. Candidates will be recommended for services such as the IAS, IPS and IFS based on their final rank, preferences and the number of vacancies.
For the latest updates on the interview schedule and the final result, candidates should keep checking the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.