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CSE Exam Centres 2026: Overview

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

IAS Prelims Exam Centres 2026

The UPSC CSE prelims 2026 exam centres are mentioned in the official notification PDF. Candidates need to make a selection regarding IAS exam centres 2026 out of 83 exam cities where the IAS prelims exam will be conducted, which is on May 24, 2026. The exact IAS 2026 exam centre allocation is mentioned in the IAS 2026 admit card. Check the list of exam centres of IAS 2026 (previous year) in the table given below.

IAS Prelims Centre list

IAS Mains Exam Centres 2026

The IAS 2026 exam centres for Mains need to be filled while filling the detailed application form. Candidates who qualify the prelims stage are eligible for the IAS mains examination. It is mandatory to follow all the important guidelines for IAS exam centres 2026. Check the list of IAS Exam Centres for the mains stage (previous year's) in the table given below.

IAS Mains Exam Centres 2026

IAS Exam Centres 2026 – Check Important Instructions to be Followed

UPSC provided the important instructions that should be followed at the IAS exam centres 2026.

Check the important guidelines mentioned below.

• Any kind of unethical behaviour at the IAS 2026 test centre will not be accepted and may lead to the disqualification of the candidate.

• It is important for candidates to reach the IAS exam centres at least 90 minutes before the scheduled time mentioned in the admit card of IAS 2026.

• If the candidate is carrying any baggage, they need to keep that at their own risk.

• Candidates must bring the IAS admit card 2026 along with the valid photo id proof to the IAS 2026 exam centres.

Guidelines to be Followed at IAS 2026 Prelims Exam Centres

• Those who are not carrying an admit card are not allowed to enter the UPSC IAS exam centres 2026.

• At the entrance of the IAS exam centre 2026, the room numbers according to the roll numbers will be mentioned.

• At the exam centre of IAS 2026, Candidates need to sit at their allocated seat only.

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Instructions to be Followed at the IAS Exam Centres 2026 at the Time of Mains Exam

• Candidates who clear the prelims test and go on to the mains must remember to bring the fully authenticated Preliminary Exam admit card, a valid copy of ID proof, and the Main Exam admit card to the IAS main exam 2026.

• Candidates must also bring one passport-size photograph, as well as an authenticated/stamped call letter for the preliminary test and an authenticated/stamped photocopy of their ID proof.

• After the conclusion of the IAS exam, candidates are expected to maintain the discipline. Do not rush.

IAS Application Form 2026

The IAS 2026 application form has been released on February 4, 2026 on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The last date to submit the UPSC IAS application form is February 24, 2026. While filling the UPSC CSE 2026 application form, it is important to fill in the choice of the IAS exam centres 2026 along with all the other basic information.