UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 out: 2,526 candidates qualify for interview, check result PDF

UPSC Mains Result 2026 declared: Interview dates awaited, shortlisted candidates must update forms by November 25

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result. A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test (Interview), the final stage of the selection process. The Commission issued the written examination result notice on November 5, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check their qualifying status through the official website, upsc.gov.in.The UPSC CSE Mains examination was conducted from August 21 to August 30, 2026. The shortlisted candidates will now be considered for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other Central Services under Group A and Group B.UPSC CSE Mains 2026 interview: Document verificationCandidates must produce original certificates supporting their age, educational qualifications, community, EWS status and Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) claims during the interview. Other documents, including the TA Form, must also be kept ready. Reservation certificates for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD and Ex-servicemen categories must have been issued by February 27, 2026.Application update window and important datesQualified candidates must complete or update the required information online through the UPSC portal. The submission window will remain open from November 11 to November 25, 2026, until 6 PM.

Candidates must update educational qualification details, employment history, service preferences, address, marital status, parental information, examination attempts and applicable OBC/EWS annexures. Candidates who have already uploaded their documents must also log in, verify their information and submit the application again. Failure to complete this process will result in non-issuance of the e-Summon Letter.Interview schedule and e-Summon LettersThe Personality Tests will take place at UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. Interview dates and e-Summon Letters will be announced separately through upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. Physical summon letters will not be issued.Candidates must also submit the online Attestation Form through the Department of Personnel and Training portal during the interview period.How to complete the online submissionStep 1: Visit upsconline.nic.in.Step 2: Log in using the registered credentials.Step 3: Update the required personal, educational and service details.Step 4: Upload supporting documents wherever applicable.Step 5: Verify all information and submit the application.Step 6: Save the unique reference number received through email or SMS.Candidates must regularly check the UPSC website for interview updates.