UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) Result 2026
The UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) 2026 result and scorecard are published on the official website. 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 when to expect it and exactly how to check your result.
How to check the UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) result
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) website (linked below) and find the "Result" or "Scorecard" link for the current cycle.
- Open the result link / PDF. Results are released either as a searchable scorecard login or as a merit-list PDF. Open the relevant link.
- Find your roll number / log in. Search the PDF for your roll number, or log in with your registration number and password to view your marks.
- Download your scorecard. Save and print your scorecard — you will need it for the next stage, document verification or joining.
Official UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) links
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UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) result — FAQs
When will the UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) 2026 result be declared?
Prelims result: roughly 4-6 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: roughly 12 weeks after Mains completion. Final merit list with service allocation: typically April-May of the year following the Prelims (so CSE 2025 final list expected by mid-2026). Confirm on the official website and follow the live updates below.
How do I check my UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) result?
Open the official UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam — Prelims) website, go to the result/scorecard link, and either search the merit-list PDF for your roll number or log in with your credentials. Steps are above.
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