UPSC Mains Result 2026 Out: 2,526 Candidates Qualify for Personality Test
The Union Public Service Commission declared the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result on 5 November 2026, with 2,526 candidates qualifying for the Personality Test, the final stage of the selection process.
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result, and 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test. The result is available as a PDF on upsc.gov.in, and qualified candidates must update their application details between 11 and 25 November 2026.
The result and the numbers
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result on 5 November 2026. As many as 2,526 candidates have cleared the written examination and qualified for the Personality Test, the final stage of the selection process. Candidates who appeared for the UPSC CSE Mains 2026 can check their results on the commission's official website, upsc.gov.in.
The Mains examination was held between 21 and 30 August 2026. A total of 13,343 candidates had qualified for the written examination after clearing the Preliminary Examination. Those who have cleared the written examination will proceed to the Personality Test for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other Group A and Group B central services.
The commission has clarified that the candidature of qualified candidates remains provisional, subject to verification of eligibility and supporting documents. The result is available as a PDF containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the interview.
How to check the result PDF
Candidates can check whether they have qualified by visiting the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, and opening the 'Written Results' section on the homepage. Look for the link titled 'Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026' and select it to view the result PDF.
On a computer, use the Ctrl + F function to search for your roll number in the PDF; on a mobile device, use the search function. If your roll number appears in the list, you have qualified for the Personality Test. Download the result PDF and keep it for future reference, and rely only on the commission's official website for the result and subsequent announcements.
What happens next
The interview schedule will be notified separately. The Personality Tests will take place at the UPSC office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. Candidates will have to download their e-Summon letters through the commission's website and online application portal; UPSC will not send physical summon letters.
Candidates shortlisted for the Personality Test must complete or update the required information in their online application forms. UPSC will open the application update facility on 11 November 2026, and the window will remain available until 25 November 2026 at 6 pm. Candidates should complete the formalities within this period and keep the necessary documents, including original certificates supporting age, educational qualifications and reservation claims, ready for verification.
The final ranking is based on the marks secured in the Mains written examination and the Personality Test. The written examination carries a total of 1,750 marks, while the interview accounts for 275 marks, making a combined total of 2,025 marks. The commission will publish candidates' marksheets on its official website within 15 days of the declaration of the final result, after the Personality Tests are completed, and they will remain available for 30 days.
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Frequently asked questions
How many candidates qualified in UPSC Mains 2026?
A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test (interview), out of the 13,343 candidates who had qualified for the Mains written examination after clearing the Preliminary Examination.
Where can I check the UPSC Mains result?
Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, open the 'Written Results' section on the homepage and look for the link titled 'Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026'. The result is a PDF containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates; use Ctrl + F to search for your roll number.
When is the application update window?
UPSC will open the application update facility on 11 November 2026, and the window will remain available until 25 November 2026 at 6 pm. Candidates who fail to complete the mandatory submission will not be issued e-Summon Letters.