UPSC Prelims Result 2026 out at upsc.gov.in: Check how to download scorecards, direct link & next steps

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims Result 2026. Candidates can now check and download the roll number-wise result PDF from the official websites — upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. The UPSC CSE Prelims exam was conducted on May 25. Along with the results, the commission has also released the roll number-wise merit list and the final answer key.

How to Check UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026

Follow these steps to access your result:
Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the “What's New” section on the homepage

Step 3: Find and open the link for “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 Result.”
Step 4: The CSE prelims result PDF will open on the screen
Step 5: Download the PDF and save it for future reference

What Happens After the Prelims Result?

Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the merit list will be eligible to apply for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026. Qualifying the prelims is the first step toward the final selection process.

Details Mentioned in the Result PDF

The UPSC Prelims Result PDF includes important information related to the examination. Candidates are advised to carefully verify all details mentioned in the merit list, including:

• Candidate Name
• Roll Number
  
• Name of the Examination
• Examination Year

Important instructions for qualified candidates

Next Stage: UPSC CSE Mains Examination

Candidates who clear the prelims will move on to the Mains examination, which is the second stage of the UPSC selection process. The Mains exam consists of descriptive papers designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge, analytical ability, and writing skills.