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UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 Results Announced: Key Details for Candidates

The UPSC has released the results for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, with 2,526 candidates qualifying for the interview stage. Candidates can check their results on the official UPSC website and must prepare for document verification. The interview will take place at the UPSC office in New Delhi, and candidates are advised to keep their original documents ready. This article outlines the steps to check results, interview details, and what to expect after the interview.
By Ambika Singh Nov 6, 2026, 10:14 IST

UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 Results Released



The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the results for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 on November 5. Candidates who participated in the UPSC CSE Mains 2026 can access their results on the official UPSC website.


A total of 2,526 candidates have successfully qualified for the next stage, which is the personality test (interview) for the UPSC CSE 2026.


Next Steps for Qualified Candidates

Those who have passed the interview stage must fill out or update their details in the online application forms. This option will be available on the UPSC online portal from November 11 until 6:00 PM on November 25, 2026.


Prepare for Document Verification:


Candidates are encouraged to have their original documents ready for verification during the interview. Required documents include age certificates, educational qualifications, community certificates, EWS status, and documentation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), if applicable.


Examination Timeline

The UPSC Civil Services Main Examination took place from August 21 to August 30, 2026. After the preliminary examination, 13,343 candidates were eligible for the written examination.


How to Access UPSC Mains Results

Steps to Check Results:


1. Visit the official UPSC website.


2. Navigate to the ‘Written Results’ section.


3. Find the link for ‘Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026’.


4. Open the result PDF.


5. Use the search function to locate your roll number.


6. Download and save the result PDF for your records.


Interview Venue and Process

Interview Location:


Interviews will be held at the UPSC office located at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. E-summon letters will be available on the UPSC website and the online application portal. The Commission has stated that physical summons letters will not be distributed.


After the personality test, the marksheets for all candidates will be uploaded to the Commission's website within 15 days of the final results announcement and will be accessible for 30 days.


Final Steps Post-Interview

Understanding the Selection Process:


The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of three phases: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Personality Test (Interview). The interview represents the concluding phase of the selection process. A final merit list will be compiled based on candidates' performances in both the Main Examination and the interview.


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