UPSC Prelims 2026 Result (Out) at upsc.gov.in, 13343 Candidates Qualified, Download Merit List PDF

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the results with roll numbers of candidates who are qualified in the prelims exam conducted for 1016 vacancies. The result has been released at the UPSC official website www.upsc.gov.in in the PDF format, listing the roll numbers of candidates eligible to appear for Mains exam. Candidates can now search for their names and roll numbers in the result PDF to check their qualifying status.

UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Out

The UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims exam was conducted on 24th May 2026 at various exam centres to recruit eligible candidates for various Civil Service posts. Nearly 5.49 lakh candidates who have appeared for the exam can now check their qualifying status by accessing the result from the Union Public Service Commission official website www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates whose names and roll numbers appear in the result PDF have been shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process, i.e., a mains exam.

As per the result, 13,343 candidates have been declared qualified in prelims exam and shortlisted for Mains exam which is scheduled from 21st August 2026 onwards for 1016 vacancies.

UPSC Prelims Result 2026- Overview
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026
Vacancy	1016
Mode of Result	Online
Result Release Date	15th June 2026 (Released)
Filling up the Cadre Preference	19th to 28th June 2026
Prelims Exam Date	24th May 2026
Mains Exam Date
Exam Level	National Level
Candidates Appeared	5.49 lakh (Approx)
Candidates Qualified	13,343
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Statistics

As per the data received, out of 8.19 lakh applied candidates, only 5.49 lakh appeared, and 13,343 qualified the prelims exam.

Total Registered Candidates – 8.19 Lakh
Total Appeared Candidates – 5.49 Lakh
Total Notified Vacancies – 1016 Vacancies
Shortlisted for Mains Exam – 13,343 Candidates

UPSC Prelims 2026 Result PDF

The official result PDF for the UPSC CSE Prelims Exam 2026 has been uploaded on 15th June 2026 by the Union Public Service Commission at their official website www.upsc.gov.in. For the convenience of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to download the result PDF. The link will redirect the candidates to the official result PDF. Candidates can use the shortcut key Ctrl+F to search for their names and roll numbers in the list of qualified candidates.

How to Check UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026?

The result for the CSE Prelims Exam is only released online no post or mail of the result has been sent to the candidates. Follow the steps discussed below to check your result.

Visit the official website of UPSC at www.upsc.gov.in.
On the homepage, go to the “What’s New” section.
Click on the link that reads “Prelims Result- Civil Services Examination, 2026”.
The UPSC Prelims Result 2026 PDF will open on the screen.
Press Ctrl+F and enter your name or roll number to search quickly.
If your roll number appears in the PDF, you have been recommended for appointment.
Save and download the UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026 PDF for future reference.

UPSC Prelims Score Card and Marks

As mentioned in the result pdf, the marks, cut-off Marks, and final answer keys for the CS (P) Examination, 2026 will be uploaded on the Commission’s website, https://upsc.gov.in, only after the completion of the entire Civil Services Examination, 2026, and Indian Forest Service Examination, 2026, i.e., after the final results are declared.

UPSC CCE Cut Off 2026

The UPSC Cut Off marks are the minimum marks that candidates are required to score to proceed to the next stage of the exam. The UPSC CCE Cut Off 2026 for Prelims, Mains & Final Round will be released on the UPSC official website i.e., www.upsc.gov.in, only after the declaration of the final result.

What’s Next After UPSC Prelims Result 2026?

As the result for the CSE Prelims Exam is released, candidates whose names and roll numbers appeared in the result PDF have been declared qualified in the prelims exam and now have to aapear for the next stage of the selection process, i.e., a mains exam. Qualified candidates must fill out their cadre preferences for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 from 19th to 28th June 2026 with a fee of Rs. 200, unless they are female, PwBD, SC, or ST candidates.