UPSC Civil Services Result 2026 – IAS/IPS/IFS Final Merit List

Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) • Official Website: upsc.gov.in • Last Updated: 2026-04-20

About UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and 22 other Group A and B Central Services. It is considered the most prestigious competitive examination in India. The exam consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective), Main Examination (Descriptive), and Personality Test (Interview).

UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims was held in June 2026. The Main Examination is scheduled for September 2026, followed by Personality Tests in early 2027. The final result and merit list will be declared around May 2027 on the UPSC official website. Approximately 10-11 lakh candidates apply for UPSC CSE every year, competing for around 1,000+ vacancies. ExamResultDekho.com provides instant notifications when the UPSC CSE 2026 result is declared.

Key Exam Details

Total Vacancies	1,056 posts (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.)
Pay Scale	₹56,100 – ₹2,50,000/month (Level 10-18, 7th CPC)
Eligibility	Graduation in any stream, Age 21-32 years
Application Fee	₹100 (General/OBC); Nil for SC/ST/Women/PH
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper based)

Important Dates – 2026

Event	Date / Status
CSE Prelims 2026	June 8, 2026
Prelims Result	August 2026 (Expected)
CSE Mains 2026	September 19-29, 2026
Mains Result	January 2027 (Expected)
Personality Test	March-April 2027
Final Result 2026	May 2027 (Expected)

How to Check Result – Step by Step

Visit upsc.gov.in or ExamResultDekho.com
Click on "Written Results" or "Final Results" under Active Examinations
Find "Civil Services Examination 2026 Result"
Download the PDF merit list
Press Ctrl+F and search your Roll Number in the PDF
Download the mark sheet (available after result declaration)

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 – 2026 Updates

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Official website: upsc.gov.in

What to Do Next – After Result

After qualifying the UPSC CSE 2026 final result, you will receive a call letter for document verification and medical examination. Report with original certificates: 10th/12th/graduation mark sheets, caste/OBC certificate (if applicable), age proof, ID proof, and NOC from current employer. After medical clearance, allocation to services is done based on rank and preference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When will UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims result be declared?

The UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims result is expected to be declared in August 2026, approximately 4-6 weeks after the examination. UPSC publishes the result as a PDF list of qualifying roll numbers on upsc.gov.in.

2. How many attempts are allowed for UPSC CSE?

General category candidates can attempt UPSC CSE up to 6 times till the age of 32. OBC candidates get 9 attempts till 35 years. SC/ST candidates get unlimited attempts till 37 years. Each attempt counts even if you appear in just the Prelims.

3. What is the UPSC CSE 2026 vacancy count?

UPSC has announced 1,056 vacancies for Civil Services 2026, including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS (IT), IRS (C&CE), and various Group A & B Central Services. The exact service-wise breakdown is available in the UPSC notification on upsc.gov.in.

4. What is the expected UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims cut-off?

Based on previous year trends and exam difficulty, the expected UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims cut-off for General category is 88-95 marks (out of 200 for GS Paper I). For OBC: 82-88, SC: 75-82, ST: 70-77. Official cut-off is released after the Mains exam.

5. How to prepare for UPSC CSE 2026 after Prelims result?

After qualifying Prelims, focus on Mains preparation: read NCERT books thoroughly, study standard references (Laxmikant for Polity, Spectrum for History, PMF IAS for Geography). Practice answer writing daily, read The Hindu or Indian Express, and solve previous year Mains papers. Optionals should receive at least 3-4 hours daily.

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