UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) Admit Card 2026
The UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) 2026 admit card (hall ticket) is released on the official website, usually a week or two before the exam. Prelims: late May or early June (both Paper I GS and Paper II CSAT on the same day — forenoon and afternoon slots). Mains: mid-September (over 5-6 consecutive days). Personality Test (Interview): January to April of the following calendar year at UPSC Bhawan, Dholpur House, New Delhi. Here is exactly how to download it and how to track its release.
How to download the UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) admit card
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) website (linked below) and find the "Admit Card" or "Call Letter" download link for the current cycle.
- Log in with your credentials. Enter your registration number / roll number and password or date of birth as prompted.
- Download and check the admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to the conducting body immediately.
- Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID specified in the admit card to the exam centre.
Official UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) links
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UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) admit card — FAQs
When will the UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) 2026 admit card be released?
The UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) admit card is typically released about 1–2 weeks before the exam. Prelims: late May or early June (both Paper I GS and Paper II CSAT on the same day — forenoon and afternoon slots). Mains: mid-September (over 5-6 consecutive days). Personality Test (Interview): January to April of the following calendar year at UPSC Bhawan, Dholpur House, New Delhi. Confirm on the official website and watch the live updates below.
How do I download the UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) admit card?
Log in to the official UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) website with your registration number and password/date of birth, then download the admit-card PDF. The full steps are listed above.
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