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UPSC Prelims Result 2026: The results for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination were released late Monday night. The Commission has published the results in PDF format on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Approximately 5.49 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, competing for a total of 1,013 vacancies—comprising 933 Civil Services posts and 80 Indian Forest Service (IFoS) posts. Candidates can now check their results on the Commission's website. A total of 13,343 candidates have been shortlisted for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.

UPSC conducted the preliminary examination on May 24. In a significant move, the Commission released the provisional answer key just four days later, on May 28.

How many candidates passed the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination last year?
A total of 14,161 candidates passed the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination in 2025, whereas 13,343 candidates have been selected for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026, this year.

Prelims Exam Date: May 24, 2026

Prelims Result: June 15, 2026

Mains DAF-I Application Window: June 19, 2026, to June 28, 2026

Mains Exam Date: Starts on August 21, 2026; will span a total of 5 days

Personality Test (Interview): Expected to be held in February-March 2027

UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Updates: When will the Mains exam take place?
UPSC is scheduled to conduct the CSE Main Examination on August 21, 2026. Therefore, candidates who have successfully cleared the first stage of the examination should begin their preparations for the Main examination.

Candidates who have qualified for the exam will be required to pay a fee.
A window will be provided for all qualifying candidates to submit or update their details. A fee of ₹200 must also be paid to appear for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.

UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Updates: How to check the result
1. Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

2. Look for the 'What's New' section on the homepage.

3. Click on the link labeled 'Result: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026'.

4. Open or download the PDF file.

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