New Delhi, November 6, 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, with 2,526 candidates qualifying for the Personality Test (interview), the next stage of recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other Central Services.
The result was published on November 5, 2026. The Mains written examination was held from August 21 to August 30, 2026. The Commission has made the written result available through its official website.
When will the UPSC interview application window open?
According to the result-related instructions reported by The Indian Express, shortlisted candidates must fill in or update the required details in their online application form between November 11 and November 25, 2026, up to 6 pm. Candidates should check the Commission’s notice and portal for the precise instructions and any subsequent schedule announcement.
What candidates should know
- The written result identifies candidates shortlisted for the Personality Test; it is not the final merit list.
- UPSC has stated that candidature remains provisional, subject to verification of eligibility and supporting documents.
- Shortlisted candidates should keep their original certificates and relevant documents ready for the interview stage.
- The interview schedule should be treated as pending until UPSC publishes a formal timetable.
How to check the UPSC CSE Mains 2026 result
- Visit upsc.gov.in.
- Open the “What’s New” or written results section.
- Select “Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 – Written Result”.
- Open the result PDF and search for your roll number or name.
- Save a copy and follow the Commission’s instructions for the Personality Test.
Confirmed: the written result is out and 2,526 candidates have qualified for the interview stage. Pending: the detailed interview timetable and final selection outcome.
