Last Updated:November 05, 2026, 20:56 IST

UPSC has declared the CSE Mains 2026 results, with 2,526 candidates qualifying for the interview round.

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 Declared

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, bringing thousands of aspirants one step closer to their goal of joining the country’s civil services.

A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test, which is the next stage of the selection process. The results were announced on November 5, and candidates can check their qualifying status through the result PDF available on the commission’s official website, upsc.gov.in.

The written examination was conducted between August 21 and August 30, 2026. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the qualifying list will be called for the interview round for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other central services.

How To Check UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to check their results:

Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

Open the ‘What’s New’ section or go to the written results page.

Look for the link titled ‘Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026’.

Click on the result PDF to open the list of shortlisted candidates.

Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number or name.

Download the PDF and save it for future reference.

Candidates can also access the official UPSC result notification here.

What Happens After The UPSC Mains Result?

Those who clear the written examination will proceed to the Personality Test, commonly known as the UPSC interview. The interview carries 275 marks, while the written Mains examination carries 1,750 marks. The final merit list will be prepared using the combined scores of both stages.

The commission is expected to announce the interview schedule separately. Shortlisted candidates should keep their documents ready and follow official UPSC notifications for details about the next stage.

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How can candidates check the UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026?

Candidates can visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in, navigate to the ‘What’s New’ or written results section, and open the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result PDF to search for their roll number.

How many candidates qualified for the Personality Test in the UPSC Mains 2026?

A total of 2,526 candidates have successfully qualified for the Personality Test following the announcement of the written examination results on November 5, 2026.

What is the next stage after clearing the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination?

Candidates who clear the written mains examination proceed to the Personality Test, or interview round, which carries 275 marks and will be used alongside the written exam scores to prepare the final merit list.

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