UPSC Admit Card 2026 at upsc.gov.in, Prelims Hall Ticket Download Link

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is preparing to hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination for candidates who have successfully applied for 933 vacancies. The admit card for the prelims, which contains all necessary exam details, will soon be available at www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates are required to download and print their admit cards and bring them to the exam centres, as this document serves as their entry pass. No entry will be granted without it.

UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026

The admit cards will be released online at the official website, and no post or mail of the admit card will be sent to the candidates. The official websites to download UPSC Admit Card are https://upsc.gov.in/ and https://upsconline.gov.in/.

UPSC Admit Card 2026 Release Date

The UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 24th May 2026 (Sunday), and the admit cards for the same will be released by 13th May 2026. Candidates who are going to appear for the exam can download their UPSC Admit Card 2026 from the Union Public Service Commission’s official website www.upsc.gov.in by using their registration ID/roll number and date of birth.

UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Schedule & Timing

The UPSC CSE Prelims Exam 2026 will be held on a single day, 24th May 2026. The morning shift for the General Studies exam will be held from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and the Afternoon session for CSAT will be held from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

How to Download UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026?

Candidates who will be appearing for the prelims exam can download their admit card by using the following details;

• Registration ID
• Roll Number

Step by Step Guide to Download UPSC CSE Admit Card

The process to download the admit card is simple. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Visit the official website of UPSC, i.e., www.upsc.gov.in.
2. Open the “E-Admit Cards” section.
3. Click on the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 admit card link.
4. Read all the instructions carefully and click on “Yes” to continue.
5. Select any one login option:
   (i) Registration ID
   (ii) Roll Number
6. Enter your Date of Birth and captcha code correctly.
7. Click on the “Submit” button.
8. Download the admit card PDF and save it for future reference.
9. Take a clear printout of the admit card on A4-size paper for the examination day.

What Documents to Carry Along with the Admit Card?

The candidates must note the important documents to take during the UPSC Prelims Exam 2026, along with the UPSC CSE Admit Card 2026.

• Photograph: Candidates must keep two passport-size photographs.
• Admit card: The UPSC Prelims Admit Card hardcopy is a mandatory document to be carried out during the exam.
• Other documents: Photo ID Proof like PAN Card/Aadhaar/Passport, E-Aadhaar with a photograph/permanent driving license/voter’s card/ Bank Passbook with photo ID proof.

UPSC  Prelims Admit Card 2026 Download Link

The link to download the UPSC Admit Card 2026 for the prelims exam will be activated by 13th May 2026 at their official website www.upsc.gov.in. To make the downloading easy for the candidates, we will also provide a direct link below to download the admit card once it is released by the officials.

What to Do If There Is an Error in the Admit Card?

After downloading the admit card, candidates must cross-verify all the details printed on it carefully, as any discrepancy or incorrect information in the admit card may lead to problems during the examination and verification process.

• If your name is misspelt
• If your PwD/DA status is incorrect
• If a different test city is assigned than the one you selected during IAS Registration
• If your photograph is not visible
• If you encounter difficulties in downloading the admit card despite successful registration.

In case of discrepancy, contact the UPSC helpline from the contacts below.

• Phone number- 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543
• Email- feedback-upsc@gov.in

Details To be checked on UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026

UPSC will be providing the following personal and exam-related information on their UPSC Admit Card and it’s the responsibility of the candidate to check that all the details are correctly printed. Candidates need to review the details carefully. If some mistake or error occurs do contact the authority immediately.

• Name of the Candidate
• Gender
• Email ID
• Examination Date, Time
• Signature of the Candidate
• Application Number
• Date Of Birth
• Category
• Name of the Father
• Name of the Mother
• Examination Name
• Signature of the Examination Counsellor
• Instructions to be followed for the Examination

Prohibited Items at UPSC Exam Centres

Violation of the examination rules may lead to cancellation of candidature or disciplinary action. Candidates are strictly prohibited from carrying the following items inside the examination centre:

• Mobile phones
• Smartwatches
• Bluetooth devices
• Calculators
• Notes or books
• Electronic gadgets
• Storage devices

UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

• For the blank answers, no marks are deducted.
• In General Studies (Paper I), each question is of 2 marks, and there is a negative marking of 0.66 marks
• In CSAT (Paper-II), each question is of 2.5 marks and a negative marking of 0.833 marks for each wrong answer marked.
• The prelims marks will not be included in the final result (merit list).
• Paper II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is a qualifying paper with a minimum qualifying mark fixed at 33%.
• For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd marks of the total mark is deducted.

UPSC Prelims Exam Centre List 2026

UPSC CSE Prelims Exam is scheduled to be conducted at 80 exam centres, for which the complete list has already been released with the official notification.