The UPSC has declared the civil service preliminary examination results for 2026, with 13,343 candidates qualified for the Main Exams. The exam was held on May 24 with 1016 notified vacancies.
Qualified candidates are now required to complete the mandatory online formalities, which include fee payment, updating personal details, selecting cadre preferences, and submitting the application for the main exams. The window for these updates will be open on the UPSC portal from 19 to 28 June 2026.
How to Check UPSC Prelims 2026 Civil Services Results
To check the results, you need to follow the given points below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the UPSC at upsc.gov.in
Step 2: You will see the What’s New or written results on the homepage.
Step 3: Click on the link to the Civil Services (Preliminary) examination result 2026.
Step 4: After clicking, a PDF file will open in your window.
Step 5: Enter your Name or roll number to check the merit list.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026: Name-Wise Merit List
The UPSC Prelims 2026 results have been declared, with 13,343 candidates qualified for the next stage of the Mains Exams. Candidates can check their results by name and roll number.
You can check out the name-wise list of shortlist candidate in the official notice.
The table below lists the top 5 qualifying candidates:
| Sr. No. | Roll No. | Name |
| 1 | 0100263 | MAKWANA DEVGNA KIRITKUMAR |
| 2 | 0100291 | DIPTI RAJ |
| 3 | 0100343 | VADHER PRATIK BHIKHALAL |
| 4 | 0100554 | PANDHI NIHIR RAJESHBHAI |
| 5 | 0100599 | ABHIN MEENA |
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026: Cut-off
The score will be calculated based on the GS Paper-1. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40%, and CSAT is qualifying in nature. Only GS Paper-1 marks are used for shortlisting the mains examinations.
The table below shows the cutoff list based on the category.
| Category | Cutoff |
| General | 92.66 |
| EWS | 89.34 |
| OBC | 92.00 |
| SC | 84.00 |
| ST | 82.66 |
| PwBD-1 | 76.66 |
| PwBD-2 | 54.66 |
| PwBD-3 | 40.66 |
| PwBD-5 | 40.66 |
UPSC CSE 2026: Main Application Window
Candidates who have qualified for the preliminary examination can start filling out or updating their details from 19 to 28 June 2026.
You can update the following details:
- Submission/Updation of Scribe Details, Accessories, and Question Paper (in block letters) for the Main Examination.
- Deposit a fee of Rs 200, except in the case of fee-exempted candidates.
- Filling of Cadre Preference for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.
Conclusion
The UPSC Civil Service Primary Examination 2026 result has been announced, and 13,343 candidates have qualified. The exam was held on 24 May 2026. Qualified candidates can start their online procedure for the Main Exams, which includes fee payment, updating of their personal details, submitting cadre preferences, and other details on the UPSC portal.
Candidates can submit or update their details between 19 and 28 June 2026. Candidates must follow all the steps carefully and complete the process within the given timeline to remain eligible for the next stage.
