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Shilpa Nigam |
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary 2026 results. Out of the hundreds of thousands of aspirants who appeared for the exam on May 24, 2026, a total of 13,343 candidates have successfully qualified for the next stage. The PDF Roll Number List is available at upsc.gov.in.
In a parallel announcement, the commission also released the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Prelims result, shortlisting 1,046 candidates for the IFoS Mains.
With the results now live, the focus shifts entirely to the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, which is scheduled to commence on August 21, 2026. Successful candidates must fill out the Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) to confirm their participation. The online portal for DAF-I will remain active from June 19 to June 28, 2026, until 6:00 PM. Failure to submit this form by the deadline will result in the cancellation of candidature.
UPSC 2026 Timeline & Merit List Details
The examination process is moving at a rapid pace this year, aiming to fill 1,016 vacancies across various central services, including the IAS, IFS, and IPS.
UPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Date: May 24, 2026
UPSC Prelims Result Date: June 15, 2026
DAF-1 Submission Window: June 19 - June 28, 2026
UPSC Mains 2026 Exam Date: August 21, 2026 (5-day schedule)
Official PDF Roll Number List: Available at upsc.gov.in
Visit the official commission website at upsc.gov.in.
Check the " What's New " section.
Go to "Result: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026".
A PDF file of qualified candidates will open.
Download the PDF for future reference.
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