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    UPSC Result 2026 - Check Prelims Exam Result PDF, Cutoff

    UPSC Result 2026 - Check Prelims Exam Result PDF, Cutoff

    Pittala Bhanu PrasadUpdated on 25 May 2026, 10:57 AM IST

    The Union Public Service Commission declares the UPSC prelims result 2026 on the official website upsc.gov.in/upsconline.nic.in. The exam authority conducted the UPSC Prelims exam on May 24, 2026, in pen and paper mode. The UPSC result is released in the form of a PDF, which the candidates can download and refer to. The UPSC 2026 result is usually declared within 15-20 days after the prelims exam.

    This Story also Contains

    1. UPSC Result 2026 dates
    2. UPSC results 2026 - Prelims
    3. UPSC results 2026 - Mains
    UPSC Result 2026 - Check Prelims Exam Result PDF, Cutoff
    UPSC result 2026

    Candidates who clear the UPSC exam will be qualified for the Mains exam. Candidates are recommended to keep an eye on their official website for the UPSC prelims result 2026.

    UPSC Result 2026 dates

    Exam Name

    UPSC Exam Date 2026

    UPSC 2026 result date

    UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 (CSE/IAS)

    Prelims - May 24, 2026


    Mains - August 21, 2026

    Prelims - To be announced


    Mains - To be announced

    UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination 2026 (NDA & NA)

    NDA 1 2026 - April 12, 2026


    NDA 2 2026 - September 13, 2026

    NDA 1 2026 - To be announced



    NDA 2 2026 - To be announced

    UPSC Combined Defence Services 2026 (CDS)

    CDS 1 2026 - April 12, 2026


    CDS 2 2026 - September 13, 2026

    CDS 1 2026 - To be announced


    CDS 2 2026 - To be announced

    UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 (CMS)

    August 2, 2026

    To be announced

    UPSC Central Armed Police Forces 2026 (CAPF)

    July 19, 2026.

    To be announced

    UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 (ESE)

    Prelims - February 8, 2026


    Mains - June 21, 2026

    Prelims - To be announced


    Mains - To be announced

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    Steps to download the UPSC 2026 result -

    Candidates who need help downloading the UPSC results can go through the steps below and follow. The steps are as follows -

    • Visit the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in

    • Look for the "What's New" section on the homepage.

    • Click on the link that mentions "UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Examination Result 2026".

    • The result of UPSC will be a PDF document

    • Click on that to download the UPSC result 2026 prelims.

    • Type ‘ctrl+f’ and search for the required roll number.’

    Details printed on the UPSC 2026 results

    The UPSC 2026 prelims result will be released on the official website and will be in the form of a PDF. It contains the names and roll numbers of the candidates who have qualified in the exam. The UPSC cut off 2026 will also be released after the final results are released. Candidates can check their qualifying status. The UPSC result 2026 will be released after every stage of the examination.

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    To Check UPSC Mains Result - Step by step

    The following steps are to be followed to check and download the UPSC Result:

    • Visit the UPSC official website, upsc.gov.in.
    • Go to the 'What's New' section on the homepage
    • Click on the 'UPSC Mains Result 2026' link
    • Download the PDF and search for your roll number
    • Save the PDF for future reference.

    UPSC results 2026 - Prelims

    The UPSC prelims result will be released on the official website. The UPSC prelims cut off 2026 will be released after the release of the final results. Candidates are advised to check the UPSC prelims result 2026 on time so that they can start their future preparations. The UPSC result 2026 will be available to check for a duration of 30 days on the website. Qualified candidates will be eligible to give the Mains exam.

    UPSC results 2026 - Mains

    The UPSC Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on August 21, 2026. The UPSC mains results will be released in 30 to 45 days after the exam. The UPSC Mains result will be released in PDF format on the official website, which contains the list of the names of candidates and their roll numbers. The list also contains the qualifying marks. Based on the UPSC 2026 cut off, candidates will move to the final round, which is the interview round.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many IAS officers are selected every year?
    A:

    Around 180 candidates are selected for IAS through the UPSC exam.

    Q: What is the UPSC 2026 salary of an IAS?
    A:

    The basic UPSC salary of an IAS officer will start at Rs 56,100 and will raise up to Rs 2,50,000.

    Q: What happens after UPSC results 2026?
    A:

    After the announcement of the UPSC result 2026, the qualified candidates will be called for the interview round. The UPSC cut off will be released after the final results have been announced.

    Q: Can we change service preference after the UPSC 2026 result?
    A:

    Once a candidate submits his/her preference, it cannot be changed.

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