UPSC Mains Result 2026 Out: 2,526 Qualify for Interview, Form Window Opens Today

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, and 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test, the interview stage of the examination. UPSC issued the written-result notice on 5 November 2026, and the result is published as a name-wise and roll-number-wise PDF on the Commission's official website, upsc.gov.in.

The Mains examination was held from 21 to 30 August 2026. The Daily Jagran reports that the 2,526 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews against 1,016 vacancies. Qualifying for the interview does not mean final selection to the IAS, IPS, IFS or other services: the final ranking is based on the marks in the written papers counted for merit together with the interview, and the Personality Test carries 275 marks, as reported by InsightsIAS.

There is an urgent next step, and it opens today. Every shortlisted candidate must log in to upsconline.nic.in and verify, update where required, and finally submit the relevant application-form details between 11 November and 25 November 2026, up to 6:00 pm. InsightsIAS reports that even candidates who have nothing to change must log in, verify their information and complete the final submission, and that UPSC states failure to submit the form will result in no interview e-Summon Letter being issued.

Candidates who earlier declared their educational status as appearing must also update the required qualification details and upload proof of passing, and InsightsIAS reports that failure to comply can lead to cancellation of candidature. Qualified candidates will additionally have to complete the Department of Personnel and Training online Attestation Form when it becomes available, from the commencement of the interviews, at cseplus.dopt.gov.in.

To check the result, open the result PDF from upsc.gov.in, look for the link titled Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 Written Result, and search the PDF for your seven-digit roll number. InsightsIAS advises searching by roll number rather than by name, since the list is arranged by roll number and the serial numbers are not All India Ranks. Save a copy of the PDF and read its first pages carefully, since they carry the instructions and deadlines for the interview stage.

The interview schedule has not been announced yet. UPSC will publish the Personality Test schedule and the e-Summon Letters separately on its official websites, and interviews will be held at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. The Daily Jagran reports that call letters will not be issued in physical form. Individual Mains marks and cut-off marks have not been released: InsightsIAS reports that mark sheets will be uploaded within 15 days after the final result, following the interviews, and will be available for 30 days. If you have qualified, our guide on preparing for a job interview can help you get ready for the interview stage.