UPSC CSE Prelims result 2026 date and time: When and how to check scores at upsc.gov.in

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to announce the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary Examination 2026 result soon on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination are eagerly awaiting the result, which is likely to be released between June 6 and June 10, 2026, according to various media reports.Once declared, candidates will be able to check the result through the official websites, upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 was conducted on May 24, 2026. The result will be released in PDF format containing the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the next stage of the selection process.Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF will be eligible to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026, which is scheduled to begin from August 21, 2026.The UPSC Prelims result is prepared on the basis of candidates' performance in General Studies Paper I.The Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) paper is qualifying in nature, and candidates are required to secure at least 33 per cent marks in the paper. The final cut-off for qualification is determined using General Studies Paper I scores, the number of vacancies and overall candidate performance.Once the result is announced, candidates can follow these steps to download the result PDF:Candidates can find the following information in the result document:Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will have to complete the required formalities for the UPSC Main Examination 2026.The Main Examination is the second stage of the Civil Services Examination and is scheduled to commence on August 21, 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UPSC website for the latest updates regarding result declaration, detailed application forms and the mains examination schedule.As the commission has not yet officially confirmed the result date, candidates should rely only on notifications published on the UPSC website and avoid unverified information circulating on social media platforms.