UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exam 2026 Admit Card Released

UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exam 2026: Admit Card Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the e-Admit Card for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026. Candidates who have successfully submitted their online applications for the 1,056 vacancies can now download their Hall Tickets from the official website upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in. The preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on 04th October 2026 across various exam centers in India.

Below is the complete detail regarding the recruitment overview, important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and step-by-step instructions to download your admit card.

Recruitment Overview

Organization Name	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
Total Vacancies	1,056 Posts
Category	Admit Card / Government Jobs
Job Location	All India
Official Website	upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release & Application Begin	10th February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	05th March 2026
Admit Card Release Date	15th September 2026
UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Date	04th October 2026
Result Declaration (Expected)	November 2026

Vacancy & Qualification Details

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Educational Qualification
Civil Services Examination 2026 (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.)	1056	Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate) in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution. Candidates appearing in the final year are also eligible provisionally.

Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026)

The age criteria for candidates applying for UPSC CSE 2026 are as follows:

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Government Rules:
  • OBC Candidates: 3 Years (Up to 35 Years)
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 37 Years)
  • PwBD Candidates: 10 Years (Up to 42 Years)

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or State Bank of India Challan.

Selection Process

The UPSC Civil Services Recruitment involves three sequential stages:

• Stage 1: Preliminary Examination – Objective Type (GS Paper I & GS Paper II / CSAT) for screening candidates for the Main Exam.
• Stage 2: Main Examination – Written Descriptive Examination (9 Papers).
• Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview – Assessment of general suitability for public service.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Admit Card

Follow the steps below to download your e-Admit Card successfully:

• Step 1: Visit the official portal of UPSC at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
• Step 2: On the homepage, locate and click on the link titled "e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026".
• Step 3: Read the Important Instructions carefully displayed on the page and click on 'Yes' to proceed.
• Step 4: Select your preferred option to download the hall ticket: By Registration ID (RID) or By Roll Number.
• Step 5: Enter your Registration ID / Roll Number, Date of Birth, and the Captcha code shown on the screen.
• Step 6: Click on the 'Submit' button.
• Step 7: Your UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Admit Card will appear on the screen.
• Step 8: Verify all details (Name, Photo, Exam Center, Shift Timings) and take a clear printout for the examination day.

Important Exam Day Documents

Candidates must carry the following items to the examination hall:

• Printed copy of the UPSC Prelims e-Admit Card 2026.
• Original Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License, etc.) matching the details in the Admit Card.
• Two recent passport-size photographs (if the photo on the admit card is unclear).
• Black Ballpoint Pen for filling the OMR sheet.

Important Links

Link Description	Link
Download Admit Card	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Download PDF
UPSC Official Website	upsc.gov.in