UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 Result Released; 2,526 Candidates Shortlisted For Interview Round
Candidates can check the UPSC mains results through the official website, www.upsc.gov.in
NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the results of the Civil Services Mains Examination (CSE) 2026.
In total, 2,526 candidates qualified the Mains examination and they will move for the interview round. Candidates can check the UPSC mains results through the official website, www.upsc.gov.in.
“The e-Summon Letters of Personality Tests (Interviews) of the candidates qualified for the same, will be made available in due course, which may be downloaded from the commission’s website www.upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in,” said an official notification.
To view the detailed notification and the list of successful candidates, click here.
The UPSC CSE Main exam was conducted from August 21 to August 30, 2026 and candidates have been shortlisted for the potential appointment to the Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Foreign Services (IFS), Indian Police Services (IPS) and other Central services.
As per the official details, a total of 13,343 candidates appeared for the Mains examination after the preliminary round and only 2,526 applicants have been shortlisted for the next stage.
The selected candidates need to submit the Detailed Application Form (DAF). The UPSC will open the DAF submission window on November 11, 2026, with a deadline of November 25, 2026.
For successful submission of the form, applicants need to upload all necessary documents.
The UPSC has made it clear that the selection of the candidates for the interview round is provisional. Candidates shortlisted need to submit their original documents for the verification of the information submitted during the application process.
These documents include age related certificate, educational qualification certificate, caste certificate, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and disability certificates.
Candidates claiming the reservation benefits or exemption need to provide proof that their certificates were issued by February 27, 2026.
The interview schedule will be announced later by the commission. The interview will be held at UPSC office, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi.