UPSC Mains Result 2026 Out: 1,574 Qualify for Interview

UPSC Mains Result 2026 has been declared. The Union Public Service Commission released the written result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 on 5 November 2026. The official list carries 1,574 roll numbers. These candidates now move to the Personality Test (interview) stage for IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services (Group A and Group B).

The Mains exam was held from 21 to 30 August 2026. However, the result is only one step. Qualified candidates must also update their online application form between 11 and 25 November 2026. If they miss this window, UPSC will not issue the e-Summon Letter. This page explains the result, the deadline, the documents and the next steps, using only the official UPSC notice and the PIB press release.

UPSC Mains Result 2026: Overview

Important Dates

UPSC has not yet announced the interview dates. The Commission says the schedule will be made available separately. Therefore, keep checking the official website after 25 November.

How Many Candidates Qualified?

The prelims stage shortlisted 13,343 candidates for the Mains, against 1,016 notified vacancies. After the written Mains, the official result PDF lists 1,574 roll numbers with names. In other words, roughly one and a half candidates per vacancy now face the interview.

Keep in mind that candidature is provisional. UPSC will check eligibility in every respect. A name in the list does not guarantee a final selection.

How to Check UPSC Mains Result 2026

1. Visit the official website, upsc.gov.in.
2. Open the “What’s New” or “Examinations” section.
3. Click on “Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 – Written Result (with name)”.
4. The result PDF will open. It lists roll numbers and names in order.
5. Press Ctrl+F (or “Find in page” on mobile) and type your roll number.
6. If your roll number appears, you qualify for the Personality Test. Download and save the PDF.

Online Application Update (DAF-II): 11 to 25 November

This is the most important step after the result. Every qualified candidate must log in at upsconline.nic.in and update the online application. Many aspirants call this form DAF-II. The window is open from 11 November 2026 to 25 November 2026, till 6:00 PM.

What You Must Update

• Proof of passing the qualifying degree, if you had applied as “appearing”. Without it, your candidature will be cancelled.
• Postal address, higher education, achievements and employment details.
• Service allocated in an earlier CSE, if any.
• Marital status, parental details and earlier exam or attempt details.
• OBC or EWS annexure and the socio-economic questionnaire, where applicable.
• Order of preference for services and home cadre.
• Consent for the Pratibha Setu portal.

Even if you have nothing to change, you must still log in and submit the form. After a successful submission, you will receive a unique reference number by email or SMS. Moreover, UPSC will not issue an e-Summon Letter to anyone who skips this step.

Documents Required for the UPSC Interview

Bring original certificates to the Personality Test. The official notice lists the following:

• Proof of age (date of birth).
• Educational qualification certificates.
• Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if claimed.
• EWS certificate, if claimed.
• PwBD certificate, if claimed.
• Other documents such as the TA (travelling allowance) form.

Certificates for reservation or age relaxation must be issued on or before 27 February 2026. That was the closing date of the CSE 2026 application.

e-Summon Letter and Interview Venue

UPSC will not send paper summon letters. Instead, qualified candidates can download the e-Summon Letter from upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in once it is released. All interviews take place at the UPSC office, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069.

Requests to change the interview date or time are ordinarily not entertained. If you cannot download your e-Summon Letter, contact the Commission at once. The phone numbers are 011-40303444 and 011-24041001, and the email is csm-upsc@nic.in.

DoP&T Attestation Form

Candidates must also fill the Attestation Form online on the DoP&T portal, cseplus.dopt.gov.in. This window runs from the start to the end of the Personality Tests. For queries, DoP&T can be reached at 011-24010454 or 011-24010413.

What Happens After the Interview?

UPSC will prepare the final merit list using Mains and interview marks. After the final result, mark sheets will go live on the UPSC website within 15 days. They will stay online for 30 days. Meanwhile, candidates who did not qualify can start preparing for the next cycle. Our upcoming government exams calendar and the CDS 2 Result 2026 page cover other UPSC updates.

Important Links

FAQs on UPSC Mains Result 2026

When was the UPSC Mains Result 2026 declared?

UPSC declared the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 written result on 5 November 2026.

How many candidates qualified UPSC Mains 2026?

The official result PDF lists 1,574 roll numbers. These candidates are eligible for the Personality Test, subject to eligibility checks.

What is the last date to fill DAF-II for UPSC 2026?

The online application update window runs from 11 November 2026 to 25 November 2026, till 6:00 PM, on upsconline.nic.in.

When will the UPSC interview 2026 start?

UPSC has not announced the dates yet. The schedule will be notified separately on the official website.

When will UPSC Mains 2026 marks be released?

Marks will be uploaded within 15 days of the final result, after the interviews, and will remain online for 30 days.

Sources

• UPSC Notice dated 5 November 2026 – Result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 (upsc.gov.in).
• Press Information Bureau release ID 2333275, dated 5 November 2026 (pib.gov.in).
• Press Information Bureau release ID 2273342, dated 16 June 2026, on the CSE Prelims 2026 result (pib.gov.in).

Disclaimer: Always confirm details on the official website before applying.