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UPSC CSE 2026 Admit Card Overview

UPSC CSE Exam City Intimation Slip 2026

The UPSC CSE Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 was released before the admit card to inform candidates about their allotted exam city and exam date. This advanced city information helps aspirants plan their travel and accommodation accordingly. However, the exact exam centre address and reporting details will be mentioned only on the UPSC CSE Admit Card 2026. Candidates can download the city intimation slip by logging in to the UPSC website using their registration credentials once it is activated.

UPSC CSE Admit Card 2026

UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card 2026 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 14 August 2026 on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates appearing for the Civil Services Main Exam 2026 can download their e-Admit Card using their registration ID or roll number and date of birth. The admit card contains important details such as the exam date, shift timing, exam centre, reporting time, and exam-day instructions. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.

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How to Download IAS 2026 Admit Card?

To download UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026, candidates need to follow these steps:

1. Visit the Official UPSC Website: Go to the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Admit Card Section: Under the “Examinations” tab, click on the link for “e-Admit Cards for Various Examinations of UPSC.”
3. Select the Relevant Examination: Choose “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026” from the list.
4. Agree to the Instructions: Read the instructions carefully and click “Yes” to proceed.
5. Log In to Access the Admit Card: You can log in using either:
   • Registration ID: Enter your Registration ID and Date of Birth.
   • Roll Number: Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
6. Download and Print the Admit Card: After logging in, your admit card will appear on the screen. Download it and take a clear printout.

Details Mentioned on UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026

• Candidate’s name
• Name of the exam
• Candidate’s roll number
• Candidate’s date of birth
• Candidate’s father’s name
• Candidate’s mother’s name
• Photograph of the candidate
• Date and timing of the exam
• IAS Exam Centre
• IAS exam timetable
• General Instructions for exam

Documents Required with UPSC Admit IAS Card on Exam Day

You must carry a printout of the admit card released by the Commission along with an original Photo-ID proof. It must be the same document that was used during the application process. It can be any of the documents issued by the Government. You can find the list of accepted documents below.

• Adhaar Card
• Passport
• PAN Card
• Driving Licence
• Voter ID Card (EPIC Card)

Discrepancy in IAS Admit Card 2026

If there is any mistake or discrepancy on the UPSC IAS Admit Card, you must contact the authorities immediately and have it corrected. You can either visit their offices or reach out through call/ email. The working hours of the Commission are from 9 AM to 6 PM.

• Address- Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 110069
• Helpline Numbers- 011-23098543/ 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098591
• Email- upsc@nic.in

Instructions Given on UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026

• You should reach UPSC IAS exam centre on the reporting time or at least 30 mins before the exam.
• If your admit card does not have a clear picture, you must carry two passport-sized photographs on the exam day.
• If you’re using the facility of a scribe, you must have a separate admit card for the scribe. It is published separately by the Commission on the official website.
• Any sort of electronic or communication device is prohibited at the exam centre. Thus, you should not have mobile phones (even if switched off), pagers, pen drives, smart watches, cameras, bluetooth, etc. on exam day.
• You must keep the E-admit cards released by the Commission safe for all the stages until the publication of the final results.
• The answers in the OMR sheet must be marked with a black ballpoint pen only. If you use any other pen, your answers will not be evaluated.

Re-generating UPSC Registration No. for IAS Admit Card 2026

If you forget your registration no. and cannot download your UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026, you need to generate it again through UPSC’s official website. Click on ‘Forgot Registration No.’ button on the login page and enter the personal details asked there. On successful verification, your registration number will be sent to the registered email ID and phone number.

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