UPSC Mains Result 2026: Who has qualified for interview round? Check list of 2,526 candidates who cleared written exam and download the PDF here

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result on November 5. As many as 2,526 candidates have cleared the written examination and qualified for the Personality Test, the final stage of the selection process. Candidates who appeared for the UPSC CSE Mains 2026 can check their results on the commission’s official website, upsc.gov.in. The result is available as a PDF containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the interview. The Mains examination was held between August 21 and August 30, 2026. A total of 13,343 candidates had qualified for the written examination after clearing the Preliminary Examination.

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UPSC Mains Result 2026: Steps to check and download the PDF

Candidates can check whether they have qualified for the interview by following these steps:

• Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
• Open the ‘Written Results’ section on the homepage.
• Look for the link titled ‘Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026’.
• Select the link to view the result PDF.
• Use the Ctrl + F function on a computer to search for your roll number.
• Check the list to confirm whether you have qualified for the Personality Test.
• Download the result PDF and keep it for future reference.

Candidates should rely on the commission’s official website for the result and subsequent announcements.

Alternatively, candidates can download the PDF directly from here.

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026: What happens next?

Those who have cleared the written examination will proceed to the Personality Test, also known as the UPSC interview. It is the final stage before the commission prepares the merit list for the Civil Services Examination.
The interview schedule will be notified separately. The Personality Tests will take place at the UPSC office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi.Candidates will have to download their e-Summon letters through the commission’s website and online application portal. UPSC will not send physical summon letters.

UPSC interview 2026: Application update window and important dates

Candidates shortlisted for the Personality Test must complete or update the required information in their online application forms. UPSC will open the application update facility on November 11, 2026. The window will remain available until November 25, 2026, at 6 pm. Candidates should complete the required formalities within this period and keep the necessary documents ready for the interview process.

They should also regularly check the UPSC website for updates on interview dates, e-Summon letters and other instructions.

UPSC CSE 2026: How are final marks and merit list calculated?

The final ranking in the Civil Services Examination is based on the marks secured in the Mains written examination and the Personality Test. The written examination carries a total of 1,750 marks, while the interview accounts for 275 marks. Candidates are therefore assessed on a combined total of 2,025 marks for the final merit list.

The commission will publish candidates’ marksheets on its official website after the Personality Tests are completed and the final result is announced.