| Particular | Confirmed detail |
|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 |
| Exam date | 24 May 2026 |
| Roll-number result date | 15 June 2026 |
| Name-wise result date | 18 June 2026 |
| Qualified for CSE Mains | 13,343 candidates |
| Vacancies mentioned in result notice | 1,016 |
| Result format | Roll-number PDF and name-wise PDF |
| Candidature status | Provisional, subject to the examination rules |
| Next examination stage | Civil Services Main Examination 2026 |
How to check UPSC Prelims Result 2026
Open the appropriate result PDF
Use the roll-number PDF for the fastest check or the name-wise document if you need both name and roll number.
Use the PDF search option
Press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac and enter the exact seven-digit roll number. On mobile, use “Find in page”.
Match the complete entry
A partial number or similar name is not enough. Verify the entire roll number and, where available, the candidate name.
Read the result instructions
If qualified, note the portal window, fee, details to reconfirm and all Main Examination requirements.
No login is needed to read the PDF. The result list is public, but qualified candidates must subsequently log in to the UPSC portal for next-stage formalities.
UPSC portal window19–28 June 2026Qualified candidates had to complete and finally submit the required details during this period.
UPSC online portal ↗
01Pay the Mains fee
Submit the ₹200 Main Examination fee unless exempt as a female, PwBD, SC or ST candidate.
02Verify submitted details
Log in and update or reconfirm the information required by the Commission, even when nothing needs correction.
03Update accessibility needs
Where applicable, submit or update scribe details, assistive-device requirements and large-font question-paper choice.
04Fill cadre preferences
Complete the cadre-preference requirement for the Civil Services Main Examination 2026.
05Finally submit the form
Final submission is necessary for UPSC to generate the Main Examination e-admit card.
06Shift fully to Mains
Prioritise answer writing, optional-subject revision, Essay, ethics and timed GS practice.
Qualifying benchmarkUPSC Prelims Cut-Off 2026
The official 2026 cut-off has not yet been released. UPSC states that the marks, cut-off marks and answer keys will be published only after the complete Civil Services Examination 2026 and Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 processes conclude.
Previous-year reference: UPSC Prelims Cut-Off 2025
These are the officially published 2025 marks and are shown only as a previous-year reference—not as a prediction for 2026.
| Category | 2025 Prelims cut-off |
|---|
| General | 92.66 |
| EWS | 89.34 |
| OBC | 92.00 |
| SC | 84.00 |
| ST | 82.66 |
| PwBD-1 | 76.66 |
| PwBD-2 | 54.66 |
| PwBD-3 | 40.66 |
| PwBD-5 | 40.66 |
How the cut-off works: Category-wise Prelims cut-off marks are based on General Studies Paper I. General Studies Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying with a minimum of 33%, and candidates must appear in both papers.
Released laterUPSC Prelims 2026 marks, scorecard and answer key
MarksCandidate score
Prelims marks are not published with the qualified-candidates PDF. They are released later according to the Commission’s stated process.
Cut-offCategory benchmark
The 2026 category-wise qualifying marks will be known only when UPSC publishes the official cut-off document.
Answer keyOfficial solutions
The official GS Paper I and CSAT answer keys are also released after the complete examination processes conclude.
AnalyseReconstruct the attempt
Estimate GS Paper I and CSAT performance using a consistent answer key, while remembering that only UPSC releases the final key.
DiagnoseIdentify the real gap
Separate knowledge gaps from revision failure, risky guessing, CSAT weakness, poor question selection and exam pressure.
RebuildCreate the next cycle
Set measurable targets for syllabus coverage, PYQs, mock analysis, current-affairs revision and CSAT practice.
Common questionsUPSC Prelims Result 2026 FAQs
When was UPSC Prelims Result 2026 declared?
The roll-number result was published on 15 June 2026. UPSC published the name-wise result on 18 June 2026.
How many candidates qualified for UPSC CSE Mains 2026?
The official result press note states that 13,343 candidates were shortlisted for the Civil Services Main Examination 2026.
Does the result PDF show marks?
No. The result PDF lists qualified candidates. Prelims marks, category-wise cut-off marks and answer keys are released later under the UPSC process.
Is the name-wise list different from the roll-number list?
Both concern the same qualification result. The name-wise PDF provides the candidate name alongside the roll number, while the earlier PDF is organised by roll numbers.
Does qualifying Prelims guarantee selection?
No. Prelims is only the screening stage. Candidates must complete the Main Examination requirements, qualify Mains and the Personality Test, and meet all applicable rules for final selection.
Are the CSE and Indian Forest Service Prelims results the same?
The same Preliminary Examination is used as a screening test, but UPSC publishes separate qualified-candidate results for admission to the Civil Services Main Examination and Indian Forest Service Main Examination.
What if the PDF does not open on mobile?
Download the document, open it in a PDF reader and use its search function. Candidates can also access the 2026 examination page on the UPSC website.