UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 - Download CSE Prelims Exam Hall Ticket at upsc.gov.in

UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 - Download CSE Prelims Exam Hall Ticket at upsc.gov.in

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Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 06 Jan 2026, 10:05 AM IST
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Union Public Service Commission will issue the UPSC IAS admit card 2026 online on the official website. The UPSC IAS 2026 admit card can be downloaded at upsc.gov.in. Candidates appearing for the UPSC IAS exam must bring their admit card to exam centre. Candidates can download the UPSC CSE admit card using their registration ID or roll number and date of birth.

This Story also Contains

  1. UPSC IAS Admit Card - Overview
  2. UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 Release Dates
  3. How to download IAS 2026 Admit Card
  4. UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 - Stages of Hall Ticket
  5. UPSC 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 - Download CSE Prelims Exam Hall Ticket at upsc.gov.in
UPSC IAS Admit Card

The UPSC CSE 2026 admit card is issued separately for prelims and mains. Along with the UPSC CSE admit card, candidates need to carry an original valid photo ID card for verification purposes. Check the article below to know more about the UPSC IAS admit card 2026.

UPSC IAS Admit Card - Overview

Candidates can check some basic details about UPSC IAS exam 2026 from the below table.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

UPSC Civil Service Exam

Exam conducting body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC official website

upsc.gov.in/ upsconline.nic.in

Exam name

Civil Services Examination

Commonly known as

UPSC IAS exam

UPSC IAS admit card date 2026

Prelims - TBA

Mains - TBA

IAS Admit card release mode

Online

UPSC IAS hall ticket format

PDF

UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 Release Dates

To know about the different UPSC IAS 2026 exam dates and release dates, candidates can check the table below.

UPSC IAS 2026 admit card release dates

Events

Dates

UPSC IAS notification 2026 date

January 14, 2026

UPSC IAS application form 2026

January 14 to February 3, 2026

UPSC prelims admit card 2026

To be notified

IAS 2026 Prelims exam date

May 24, 2026

Timings:

Session 1 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Session 2 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

UPSC CSE mains admit card 2026 date

To be notified

UPSC IAS exam date 2026 mains

August 21, 2026

UPSC CSE 2026 Interview summons date

To be notified

Quick Links: UPSC IAS 2026 Application Form

How to download IAS 2026 Admit Card

The UPSC IAS admit card is released online on the official UPSC website. To download the UPSC CSE 2026 hall ticket, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps.

  • Visit the official website - upsc.gov.in and click on the UPSC CSE admit card 2026 link.

  • On the next page, click on the tab 'Click here' for IAS 2026 admit card login page

  • The instructions page for IAS admit card 2026 will be available on the screen. Read the instructions carefully and click on the checkbox.

  • There will be two options Civil Services Exam registration number and roll number. Choose either one of them for login.

  • Enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth along with the security code.

  • The UPSC IAS admit card 2026 will be displayed on the screen.

  • Check the details printed on the IAS admit card.

  • Take a printout of the UPSC Civil Services admit card 2026 and download the same for future reference

UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 - Stages of Hall Ticket

UPSC releases the admit card separately for all three stages of the IAS exam 2026. Candidates who qualify first stage of the Civil Services 2026 exam are eligible to appear for the next stage of the exam and so on. The different stages of the UPSC IAS admit card are mentioned below:

  1. UPSC IAS prelims 2026 admit card

  2. UPSC CSE mains admit card 2026

  3. IAS 2026 e-summon for interview

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Details Printed on the UPSC IAS Admit Card

All the relevant and requisite details needed to appear for the IAS examination are printed on the UPSC IAS admit card. Candidates are advised to check all the details printed on the UPSC CSE call letter. In case of any discrepancy in the details printed on the IAS admit card 2026 candidates must contact the authorities concerned to resolve the issue at hand. Details printed on the admit card of UPSC CSE 2026 are listed below.

UPSC IAS admit card details

  • Candidate’s name

  • Roll number

  • Registration number

  • Date of birth

  • Exam date and time

  • Examination venue


  • Photo of applicant

  • Father’s name

  • Candidates signature

  • UPSC Exam Day guidelines

  • General instructions for candidates

Quick Link: Complete guide for UPSC CSE exam preparation

What If There is a Discrepancy in UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026?

In case of any discrepancy in the UPSC IAS 2026 admit card candidates must contact the concerned authorities as mentioned in the admit card for Civil Services exam. The concerned authorities can be reached by the applicants by call or e-mail. They must do so at earliest to get the issue resolved and avoid any further problem on the exam day.

Quick Links: UPSC IAS Preparation Tips 2026

What Documents to Carry with the UPSC IAS Admit Card?

Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID card along with the Civil Services admit card on the UPSC IAS exam day. The list of valid photo IDs is mentioned below:

  • Passport

  • Driving license

  • Voter id card

  • Pan card

  • Aadhar card, etc.

How to Download UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 if I Forget Registration ID?

In case any candidate forgets his/ her registration ID, they can retrieve the same by following the below-mentioned steps:

  • Visit the UPSC official website

  • Click on the link Forgot Registration ID.

  • Enter the details asked like the name of the candidate, father's name, mother's name and date of birth and press submit.

  • The candidate's UPSC IAS 2026 registration ID will be sent to his/ her official email address and mobile number.

  • Candidates can use the same to download the UPSC CSE admit card 2026.

UPSC 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

  • Any electronic device, gadget and accessories are not permitted inside the UPSC IAS examination centre.

  • Candidates must carry a valid original photo ID proof issued by the proper authorities on the UPSC CSE exam day.

  • Candidates appearing for the IAS exam 2026 must follow all the instructions set by the authorities.

  • Candidates are advised to reach the UPSC IAS 2026 exam centre early to avoid being late for the exam.

  • Candidates must keep the print out of the UPSC IAS admit card 2026 safe for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does UPSC mail a hard copy of the UPSC CSE admit card?
A:

No, UPSC does not mail the hard copy of the UPSC IAS 2026 admit card.

Q: Will there be UPSC exam in 2026?
A:

Yes, the UPSC CSE exam 2026 of prelims will be conducted on May 24, 2026. The UPSC IAS Mains exam is scheduled to be condcted on Auust 21, 2026.

Q: What is the UPSC IAS application fee?
A:

The fee for UPSC IAS 2026 application form is Rs 100.

Q: When is the UPSC Mains admit card 2026 to be released?
A:

The UPSC IAS Mains admit card is not released yet.

Q: When will the UPSC CSE 2026 prelims hall ticket be released?
A:

The UPSC CSE prelims admit card 2026 is released few days before the examination.

Q: What is the last date for UPSC 2025 DAF application form?
A:

The last date to apply for UPSC IAS 2025 DAF for Mains will be announced soon.

Q: Where can I download the UPSC IAS admit card form?
A:

The UPSC Civil Services admit card 2025 can be downloaded directly form the link given in the article above or by visiting the UPSC official website.

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After the 10th, you can join PU (11–12th) colleges that offer strong academics and an early IAS foundation.
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The choice of your graduation path – integrated BSc BEd (Zoology), BTech CS, or integrated BS-MS at IISER Thiruvananthapuram – to pursue the dream of becoming an IAS officer requires careful consideration.

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