UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026 Admit Card

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026: Hall Ticket Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Admit Card for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. Candidates who successfully qualified in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to sit for the Mains Exam. A total of 1,056 vacancies will be filled across prestigious civil services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Group 'A' and Group 'B' central government posts.

Eligible candidates can now download their e-Admit Card from the official UPSC web portal using their Registration ID or Roll Number. Below is the complete information regarding exam dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and step-by-step instructions to download your hall ticket.

UPSC CSE Mains 2026: Key Overview

Parameter	Details
Recruiting Agency	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026
Total Vacancies	1,056 Posts
Category	Admit Card / Call Letter
Admit Card Release Date	September 5, 2026
Mains Exam Date	September 18, 2026 onwards
Official Website	upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in

Important Dates & Application Fees

Important Dates

• Notification Released: February 14, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: February 14, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: March 5, 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date: May/June 2026
• UPSC Mains Admit Card Release: September 5, 2026
• UPSC Mains Exam Date: September 18, 2026

Application Fee Details (DAF Mains)

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹200/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Exempted (Nil)
• Payment Mode: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or SBI Bank Challan

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
• Only candidates who have cleared the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 and submitted the Detailed Application Form (DAF-I) are eligible to appear for the Mains Examination.

Age Limit (As on August 1, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules:
  • OBC Candidates: Up to 3 Years (35 Years max)
  • SC / ST Candidates: Up to 5 Years (37 Years max)
  • PwBD Candidates: Up to 10 Years

UPSC Civil Services Selection Process

The UPSC Civil Services Recruitment involves a rigorous three-stage selection process to select top candidates for Indian Administrative and Central Services:

1. Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) – Screening Test (Completed).
2. Stage 2: Mains Examination (Written/Descriptive Type) – Consists of 9 papers designed to test deep academic and analytical capability.
3. Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview – Conducted at the UPSC office in New Delhi for candidates qualifying the Mains exam.

How to Download UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026

Follow these simple steps to download your e-Admit Card for the UPSC Mains Exam:

1. Visit the official portal at upsconline.nic.in or upsc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the link titled "e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026".
3. Read the instructions carefully and click on "Click Here" to proceed.
4. Select your preferred download option: By Registration ID or By Roll Number.
5. Enter your Registration ID / Roll Number, Date of Birth, and the Captcha code shown on the screen.
6. Click on the Submit button. Your e-Admit Card will appear on the screen.
7. Download the PDF and take a clear printout on A4 size paper for exam day.

Note: Bring your original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.) along with the printed Admit Card to the examination center.

Important Links

Link Description	Link / Action
Download Mains Admit Card	Click Here
Mains Exam Schedule PDF	Download Schedule
Official UPSC Website	upsc.gov.in