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UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026 Out: Download PDF & Check Qualified Candidates List

Shristy Kandwal

Nov 6, 2026

UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026 has been declared by UPSC on November 5, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Civil Services Mains Exam 2026, conducted on August 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2026, can now check their qualifying status through the result PDF available on the official website, upsc.gov.in. Earlier, Civil Services Prelims 2026 was conducted on May 24, 2026, and 13,343 candidates qualified for the Mains exam. A total of 2,526 candidates have now been shortlisted for UPSC IAS 2026 Personality Test (Interview). Qualified candidates can complete the required online application formalities from November 11 to 25, 2026, while the interview schedule will be announced separately by UPSC.

UPSC IAS Mains Roll Number-Wise Result PDF Download PDF
UPSC IAS Mains Name-wise Result PDF Download PDF
UPSC Official Website Official Website 

Steps to Download UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026?

UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026 Candidates can follow the steps below to download the UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026 PDF:

  1. Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
  2. Click on the exams section and select Written Results.
  3. Find the link for Civil Services (Main) exam, 2026.
  4. Click on the result PDF link.
  5. Download the PDF and open it.
  6. Press Ctrl + F and enter your roll number to check your qualifying status.
  7. Save the PDF for future reference.

UPSC IAS Important Dates 2026

Event Important Dates
UPSC IAS Notification 2026 February 4, 2026
Application Start Date February 4, 2026
Last Date to Apply February 24, 2026
UPSC Prelims Exam Date May 24, 2026
UPSC Prelims Result June 15, 2026
UPSC Mains Exam Date August 21–30, 2026
UPSC Mains Result November 5, 2026
Interview Application Start Date November 11, 2026
Last Date for Interview Application November 25, 2026 (6 PM)
UPSC Personality Test To be announced
UPSC Final Result To be announced

Details Mentioned on UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026

UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026 notice contains the following important details:

  • Roll numbers and names of shortlisted candidates.
  • Qualification for the Personality Test (Interview).
  • Requirement to submit or update application details, even if no changes are required.
  • Original certificates are required for eligibility and reservation verification.
  • Interview dates and e-Summon Letters will be announced separately.
  • Interview venue: Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi.
  • No physical interview summons letters will be issued.

Problems in Downloading UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026

Candidates facing issues while downloading the UPSC IAS Mains Result PDF should check their internet connection, refresh the official website or try again after some time. If the PDF does not open, use an updated browser or download it on another device.

Discrepancies in UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026

If candidates find any discrepancy in their roll number or name in the result PDF, they should immediately contact UPSC for clarification.

  • Helpline: 011-40303444 / 011-24041001
  • Email: csm-upsc@nic.in
  • Official Website:Upsc.gov.in

UPSC IAS Mains Cut Off 2026

UPSC has not released the official IAS Mains Cut Off 2026 yet. The category-wise cut-off marks will be published after the declaration of the final result. Candidates can refer to the previous year's cut-off marks to understand the qualifying trends.

UPSC IAS Mains Previous Year Cut Off

Category 2025 2024 2023
General 739 729 741
EWS 706 696 706
OBC 717 702 712
SC 700 685 694
ST 694 684 692
PwBD-1 703 663 673
PwBD-2 708 696 718
PwBD-3 536 307 396
PwBD-5 451 361 445

UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026: Selection Statistics

A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the interview stage against 1,016 vacancies in UPSC CSE 2026. The following table shows the previous years' selection statistics.

Year Vacancies Qualified for Mains Qualified for Interview
2026 1,016 13,343 2,526
2025 979 14,161 2,736
2024 1,056 14,627 2,845
2023 1,105 14,624 2,916
2022 1,011 13,090 2,529

What After UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026?

Candidates who qualify for UPSC IAS Mains 2026 will proceed to the Personality Test (Interview), followed by the final selection process.

  1. DAF-II Application: Shortlisted candidates must complete the online application formalities from November 11 to 25, 2026 (up to 6 PM).
  2. DoPT Attestation Form: Candidates must submit the attestation form through the DoPT portal.
  3. Personality Test: UPSC will announce the interview schedule separately. The interview carries 275 marks.
  4. e-Summon Letter: Candidates must download their interview call letters online.
  5. Final Result: The final merit list will be prepared based on Mains and Interview marks.

UPSC IAS Notification 2027

UPSC has released the Annual Exam Calendar 2027. As per the calendar, the Civil Services exam 2027 notification will be released on January 13, 2027. Candidates can apply until February 2, 2027. The Prelims exam is scheduled for May 23, 2027, while the Mains exam will begin on August 20, 2027, for five days.

UPSC IAS Mains Result 2026 FAQs

Ques: What is the qualifying criteria for the UPSC IAS Personality Test 2026?

Ans: Candidates shortlisted in the UPSC Mains Result 2026 are eligible for the Personality Test. There is no separate written qualifying exam for this stage.

Ques: How many marks are required to qualify for the UPSC IAS Mains Exam 2026?

Ans; Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by UPSC in the Mains exam. The final Mains cut-off will be released after the completion of the selection process.

Ques: Can candidates request a rechecking of UPSC IAS Mains answer sheets 2026?

Ans: UPSC does not entertain requests for revaluation or rechecking of answer sheets. Candidates cannot request a reassessment of their Mains exam marks.

Ques: What happens if a candidate does not attend the UPSC IAS Interview 2026?

Ans: Candidates who remain absent from the Personality Test will not be considered for final selection in the Civil Services exam 2026.

Ques: How are services like IAS, IPS and IFS allotted after the UPSC Final Result 2026?

Ans: Services are allotted based on the candidate's final rank, category, service preferences and available vacancies. Clearing the exam does not guarantee allocation to a particular service.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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