UPSC Prelims 2026 Result (OUT) Updates: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination results today, June 15, 2026, on its official portal, upsc.gov.in. The commission conducted the UPSC Prelims 2026 on May 24. This year, nearly 5.49 lakh candidates have appeared in the preliminary examination for the 933 vacancies in Civil Services and 80 posts in Indian Forest Service (IFoS). The commission had received a total of 8,19,372 applications, as per official record.
UPSC Prelims Result OUT | Click Here To Downlaod Result PDF
For the first time, the commission released the UPSC Prelims provisional answer key soon after the exam, on May 28. With around five lakh candidates awaiting the result announcement, an analysis of the past few years' result declaration dates has indicated a trend towards the result release after 15 to 17 days of the preliminary exam. Last year, the Prelims result PDF was released on June 11, for the exam conducted on May 25.
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Candidates can check the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 result on the commission's official website, upsc.gov.in. The Prelims result PDF displays the name and roll numbers of the candidates who clear the Prelims cutoff 2026, and qualify for the next rounds.
Candidates must also note that the marks, cutoff, and final answer key PDF will be uploaded on the commission's official website only after the entire process of the CSE 2026 concludes.
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UPSC Prelims 2026 Result OUT LIVE: Check PDF Here; 13,343 Candidates Shortlisted For Mains
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the UPSC Prelims result 2026. Check the article above to download the result PDF.
A total of 13,343 candidates have been shortlisted for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026, against 1016 vacancies notified this year.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result OUT LIVE: Around 10,000 Less Candidates Shortlisted This Year
A total of 13,343 candidates have been shortlisted for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026, against 1016 vacancies notified this year.
Last year, a total of 14,161 candidates were shortlisted for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025, against 1087 vacancies notified for the Civil Services Examination, 2025.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result OUT LIVE: 13,343 Candidates Shortlisted For Mains
This year, against 1016 vacancies notified for the Civil Services Examination, 2026, a total of 13,343 candidates have been shortlisted for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026, the commission announced.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result OUT LIVE: Download PDF Here
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the UPSC Prelims result 2026. Check the article above to download the result PDF.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result OUT LIVE: Steps To Download PDF
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the UPSC Prelims result 2026 on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Follow the steps given below to download the result PDF.
- Visit upsc.gov.in
- Go to 'Examination' tab and select 'Active Examinations'
- Look for 'Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026' in the list of exams given.
- A PDF for 'Written Result' will appear in the list of documents uploaded.
- Open the result PDF, search for your roll number using Ctrl+F shortcut key.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result OUT LIVE: PDF Available At upsc.gov.in
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the UPSC Prelims result 2026 on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates can view their results by opening the PDF and searching for their roll number using the Ctrl+F (or Find) function.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result OUT LIVE: Preliminary Result PDF OUT
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the UPSC Prelims result 2026.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: On Day 22, Still No Hint Of Result
The Union Public Service Commission has not announced the UPSC Prelims result 2026 even after 22 days from the day of the exam.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Previous Years' Cutoff Details
Check the UPSC Prelims 2026 cutoff (minimum qualifying marks) for the year 2024.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Where To Check Result PDF?
The commission will publish the UPSC Prelims result PDF on its official portal, upsc.gov.in.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: What To Do After Preliminary Result?
Experts have advised UPSC candidates to:
- Start preparing for the main exam immediately.
- Focus on the UPSC Mains syllabus and strategy
- Fill the DAF (Detailed Application Form)
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Last Year's Cutoff
Check last year's cutoff (minimum qualifying marks) below.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Commission Invites Application For Direct Recruitment
The commission is expected to announce the Prelims result anytime soon. Meanwhile, the UPSC invites applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in Government of India. The detailed 'Advertisement No. 06/2026', along with instructions to the candidates has been uploaded on the commission's website, upsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can apply from June 13 to July 3, 2026.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Expected This Week?
The Union Public Service Commission is expected to announce the preliminary result soon. Last year, the Prelims result was declared on June 11, for the exam conducted on May 25.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Final Answer Key When?
Candidates must note that the final answer key PDF will be published on the commission's official website, upsc.gov.in, only after the entire process of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 concludes.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: When Was Provisional Answer Key Released?
The Union Public Service Commission released the provisional answer key on May 27, 2026. This is the first time that UPSC has released the Prelims answer key soon after the exam.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Only 89 Days' Gap Between Prelims And Mains
The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 is scheduled to commence on August 21, 2026, as per the official UPSC calendar. Students must start thorough Mains preparation irrespective of the result declaration.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: How To Check Qualifying Status?
Follow the steps given below to check your UPSC Prelims result 2026.
- Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “Written Results” section under the “Examinations” tab.
- Locate and click on the link titled “UPSC Prelims Result 2026”
- Click on the PDF link to open the result document.
- Use the ‘Ctrl + F’ function to search your roll number in the list.
If your roll number appears in the result PDF, you have qualified for the UPSC CSE Mains 2026.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Complete DAF After Result Announcement
Those who clear the preliminary examination must complete the Detailed Application Form (DAF) released by the UPSC. This form requires personal background information, educational qualifications, and preferred service choices.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: What DAF Includes?
UPSC DAF includes:
- Your personal background
- Your academic path and career decisions
- Your hobbies and interests
- Your motivation to join civil services
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: How To Check Qualifying Status?
The commission's official website, upsc.gov.in, will release the UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 results in PDF format. Candidates can view their results by opening the PDF and searching for their roll number using the Ctrl+F (or Find) function. The qualifying roll numbers along with the names of the candidates will be listed in the PDF. Those whose roll numbers are on this list are eligible to appear for the UPSC Mains 2026.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: How PRATIBHA Setu Helps?
This provides platform for employer to select non-recommended willing candidates who are almost as meritorious to the recommended candidates and provides a second gateway for UPSC aspirants to shine beyond the examination.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: PRATIBHA Setu, Second Gateway For Aspirants
UPSC PRATIBHA Setu (PRATIBHA stands for Professional Resource And Talent Integration Bridge for Hiring Aspirants), formerly known as Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS), is an initiative that allows verified employers, including ministries, PSUs, autonomous bodies, and private organisations, to access details of non-recommended willing candidates who clear all stages of UPSC exams but do not make it to the final merit list.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Past Five Years' Date
Check last five years' result announcement dates for the UPSC Prelims examination.
- 2025: Result was declared on June 11, for the exam conducted on May 25
- 2024: Result was released on July 1, for the preliminary exam conducted on June 16
- 2023: Result was declared on June 12, for the exam conducted on May 28
- 2022: Result was declared on June 22, for the exam conducted on June 5
- 2021: Result was released on October 29, for the preliminary exam conducted on October 10
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Last Year's Date
Last year, the UPSC Prelims result was announced on June 11, and the exam was conducted on May 25, 2026. In 2024, the exam was held on June 16, and the result was declared on July 1.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: CSE Prelims Qualifying In Nature
UPSC 2026 candidates must note that the CSE Prelims is only a qualifying exam, and its score is not included in the final result and marks used to determine the CSE rankings.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: 22 Days Passed, Preliminary Result Still Not Out
A break from its previous trends, the Union Public Service Commission has not announced the UPSC Prelims result 2026 even after 22 days from the day of the exam.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Gab Between Exam And Result Announcement
Last year, the preliminary result was declared after 17 days. In the year 2024, the commission announced the UPSC Prelims result after 15 days' gap. It's been over 20 days now, and the UPSC preliminary result is still not declared. The commission is yet to issue an official statement on this.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Delhi Recorded Highest Number of Applications
Among the highly crowded centres, Delhi centre recorded the highest application with 70,885 candidates across 144 venues.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Preliminary Result Out Or Not?
The commission is yet to announce the UPSC Prelims 2026 result on its official portal. Stay tuned for latest updates on result declaration.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Preliminary Result PDF Soon, Keep Refreshing This Page
The Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the UPSC Prelims result PDF soon. Students are advised to keep refreshing this page for latest updates on result announcement.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Sources Of Preliminary Question Paper
According to a press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, the questions were based on authentic and credible sources, their references and answers, may be traced to standard textbooks, journals, government websites, government press releases and reputed newspapers.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: AIR 1 Anuj Agnihotri's Marks
AIR 1 Anuj Agnihotri secured the top position with a final total of 1071 marks (Written: 867, Personality Test: 204).
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Gab Between Exam And Result Announcement
Last year, the preliminary result was declared after 17 days. In the year 2024, the commission announced the UPSC Prelims result after 15 days' gap.
UPSC Preliminary Exam Result 2026 LIVE: Prelims Marksheet 2025 Available For Download
The UPSC Prelims marksheet 2025 is available for download till June 18, 2026.
UPSC Preliminary Exam Result 2026 LIVE: How To Check Prelims Marks
The 2025 recruitment cycle's candidates can view their Prelims marks at upsc.gov.in. Candidates must enter their roll number and date of birth to access the scorecard.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Centres Recording Lowest Number Of Applications
As per the official data, Kargil recorded the least number of applications with 98 candidates across one venue, followed by Port Blair with 270 candidates at one venue, while Leh (Ladakh) recorded 308 candidates across two venues.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Final Answer Key When?
The UPSC Prelims 2026 final answer key will be released only after the declaration of the final result of the Civil Services Examination 2026, in accordance with the commission’s existing practice.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: 3 New Exam Centres Added
The Union Public Service Commission, this year, added three new examination centres at Bhubaneswar, Kanpur, and Meerut.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Centres With Highest Number Of Applications
Among the highly crowded centres, Delhi centre recorded the highest application with 70,885 candidates across 144 venues, followed by Hyderabad centre with 44,209 candidates at 100 venues, while Patna centre recorded 39,147 candidates across 79 venues.
UPSC Preliminary Exam Result 2026 LIVE: Prelims Exam And Shift Details
The UPSC Prelims 2026 was held in two mandatory sessions, commencing with General Studies (Paper-I) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the forenoon session, followed by the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) (Paper-II]) from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the afternoon session, in strict compliance with the prescribed institutional guidelines and examination protocols.
UPSC Preliminary Exam Result 2026 LIVE: When Is Prelims 2027?
As per the annual calendar for the year 2027, the commission is expected to conduct the UPSC Prelims 2027 on May 23, 2027.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Main Exam Date
The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 is scheduled to commence on August 21, 2026, as per the official UPSC calendar.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: "Toughest Paper" Buzz On Social Media
Within hours of the UPSC Prelims 2026 paper ending, social media erupted with claims calling it "the toughest paper in UPSC history." Aspirants took to X, Instagram, and Reddit to describe UPSC Prelims 2026 paper as "lengthy" and "unpredictable." But an analysis of the remarks made on various platforms suggest the story is more nuanced: some aspirants and mentors believe that the paper was tough and more unconventional but the "toughest ever" narrative is partly amplified by social media dynamics. Meanwhile, others maintain their stance on the paper being solely “luck-based”.
Read full story | Was UPSC Prelims 2026 The "Toughest Paper"? What You Need To Know Amid Social Media Buzz
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: UPSC Chairman On Prelims Difficulty Level
UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar had asserted that the questions in the preliminary exam were based on standard textbooks, government websites, government press releases, and reputed newspapers. In a post on his official Linkedin profile, he said:
"I understand this year's Prelims felt quite tough and challenging for many aspirants. In such situations, the official provisional key provides much-needed clarity".
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This year, the commission introduced real-time face authentication of candidates at examination venues, for the first time, to prevent impersonation and strengthen the integrity of the examination process.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: How Many Candidates Appeared For The Exam Last Year?
In comparison, in the UPSC Prelims 2025, out of a total of nearly 9.5 lakh candidates who had applied for the exam, approximately 61 per cent, that is around 5.8 lakh candidates, had appeared for the preliminary examination.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: How UPSC Questions Are Prepared?
According to a press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the question papers for the examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission are prepared by the subject matter experts drawn from across the country. These experts design papers in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the examination process, ensuring a fair and level playing field for candidates from diverse academic, social, and regional backgrounds.
For the recently conducted Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, the questions are based on authentic and credible sources, their references and answers, may be traced to standard textbooks, journals, government websites, government press releases and reputed newspapers etc, the press note stated.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: 67% Of Total Applicants Appeared For Exam
Out of a total of 8,19,732 candidates who had applied for the examination, nearly 5.49 lakh candidates, that is around 67 per cent, appeared for the examination, as per the official data.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Meet UPSC 2025 Toppers
The UPSC 2025 result highlighted a diverse group of achievers from various academic backgrounds:
AIR 1: Anuj Agnihotri – A medical doctor from AIIMS Jodhpur who cleared the exam in his third attempt with Medical Science optional.
AIR 2: Rajeshwari Suve M – An engineering graduate from Anna University, Chennai, with Sociology optional.
AIR 3: Akansh Dhull – A commerce graduate from the University of Delhi.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Last Recruitment's Final Result Date
The Union Public Service Commission officially declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 on March 6, 2026. The commission had recommended a total of 958 candidates for appointment to prestigious services including the IAS, IFS, and IPS.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Preliminary Exam Details
The Union Public Service Commission conducted the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, including the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026, on May 24, 2026, at 2,072 examination centres in 83 cities across the country.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Where To Check Result PDF?
The commission will publish the UPSC Prelims result PDF on its official portal, upsc.gov.in.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: What To Do After Preliminary Result?
Experts have advised UPSC candidates to:
- Start preparing for the main exam immediately.
- Focus on the UPSC Mains syllabus and strategy
- Fill the DAF (Detailed Application Form)
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Last 5 Years' Release Dates
Check last five years' result announcement dates for the UPSC Prelims examination.
2025: Result was declared on June 11, for the exam conducted on May 25
2024: Result was released on July 1, for the preliminary exam conducted on June 16
2023: Result was declared on June 12, for the exam conducted on May 28
2022: Result was declared on June 22, for the exam conducted on June 5
2021: Result was released on October 29, for the preliminary exam conducted on October 10
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Former Secretary's Suggestion To Commission
In a social media post on X, Prasanna Mishra, former Secretary to Government of India, has suggested the UPSC to lower the cutoff substantially and let around 30,000 candidates take the written exam.
"This might enable many bright candidates to appear in the written test and consequently we may get brighter officers for the civil service," he stated. "I hope UPSC will consider this suggestion," he added.
MY SUGGESTION TO UPSC FOR CIVIL SERVICES EXAM
— Prasanna Mishra (@punarbashu) June 14, 2026
This year there is reportedly a new type of preliminary exam questions and this has resulted in a lot of speculation on the cut-off mark for the current year. Many candidates reportedly are worried.
Normally UPSC has been calling…
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Plan Of Exam
UPSC CSE 2026 Plan of Examination:
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) consists of two successive stages.
(i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination; and
(ii) Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various services and posts.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: List Of Services Suitable For Persons With Benchmark Disability
A s per the official exam notification, the given list of services are identified suitable for persons with benchmark disability.
- Indian Administrative Service
- Indian Foreign Service
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Civil Accounts Service
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group‘A’,
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Defence Estates Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Information Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Postal Service, Group 'A'
- Indian P and T Accounts and Finance Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes), Group 'A'
- Indian Revenue Service(IT), Group 'A'
- Indian Trade Service, Group 'A' (Grade III)
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: 3 Stages Of CSE
The recruitment exam comprises the following three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
- Main Examination (Mains)
- Personality Test (Interview)
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Commission Invites Application For Direct Recruitment
The commission is expected to announce the Prelims result anytime soon. Meanwhile, the UPSC invites applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in Government of India. The detailed 'Advertisement No. 06/2026', along-with instructions to the candidates has been uploaded on the commission’s website, upsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can apply from June 13 to July 3, 2026.
📢Direct Recruitment to various posts in Government of India
— PIB India (@PIB_India) June 13, 2026
UPSC invites applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in Government of India
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UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: When Was Provisional Answer Key Released?
The Union Public Service Commission released the provisional answer key on May 27, 2026. This is the first time that UPSC has released the Prelims answer key soon after the exam.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Final Answer Key When?
Candidates must note that the final answer key PDF will be uploaded on the commission's official website, upsc.gov.in, only after the entire process of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 concludes.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE: Pratibha Setu Portal
As per the policy notified by the government for increasing the access of unemployed to job opportunities, the information of candidates who appeared in the final stage of the examination (Interview/Personality Test) but not recommended, will be made accessible to any registered private company, Public Sector Undertaking, statutory and autonomous organisations of the Government of India on a dedicated portal on the commission's website to identify suitable candidates in line of their requirements for providing employment.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Number Of Vacancies
According to the official exam notification, the number of vacancies to be filled through the examination is expected to be approximately 933.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date LIVE: Expected This Week?
The Union Public Service Commission is expected to announce the preliminary result soon. Last year, the Prelims result was declared on June 11, for the exam conducted on May 25.
