UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims Admit Card 2026 OUT, Direct Download Link

Finally, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the civil services examination 2026 at their official website www.upsconline.nic.in. UPSC Prelims admit card has been released on 15th May 2026, and the link will remain active till the exam day that is 21st May 2026.

UPSC PRELIMS ADMIT CARD 2026 OUT

UPSC admit card for CSE prelims 2026 is now released and available to download on the official website of UPSC. The candidates who have applied for 933 vacancies can now download their hall tickets using their registration ID and roll number. As per the schedule, both General Studies and CSAT exam will be conducted on the same day in 2 shifts that is on 24th May 2026. Download your hall ticket and check the reporting timing.

Will there be face authentication for candidates at the exam centre?

As per the new guidelines as per the new guidelines, the candidates who are going to appear for UPSC CSE prelims exam have to undergo face authentication/identity verification before entering the exam hall.

How to download UPSC Admit Card from official website?

Follow the step-by-step guide, discussed below to download your UPSC prelims 2026 admit card

Visit the official website of UPSC at upsconline.nic.in.
Click on the link mentioned “e-admit card: civil services (preliminary) exam examination 2026,”
choose to login using either your registration ID or roll number.
now enter your credentials and security code as prompted.
click on submit button and your UPSC admit card appears on the screen
carefully, read and accept the exam day instructions before downloading your admit cards.

For your convenience, we have provided the direct link to download the admit card below, so no need to visit the official website. Just click on the link and your admit card is here.

What to do if forgot your registration ID?

In case you have forgot your registration ID, use the forgot our ID option on the UPSC portal to retrieve it using your email ID and date of birth

What to do in case of discrepancies in admit card?

if you notice any error in the admit card or any in Kanchan necked details, then you must report it immediately to the UPSC officials through the following modes

Helpline numbers- 011-23381125 / 011-23385271 / 011-23098543
Email ID- uscsp-upsc@nic.in
Office hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM

Important instruction for UPSC prelims exam day

You havee to reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the reporting time
You must carry a valid Photo ID proof along with your admit card
Bring a clear printout of your admit card (no soft copy will be accepted)
Avoid carrying any unwanted or electronic devices to the exam centre,
Dress modestly, and stay calm during the examination.