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UPSC IAS / IFS Prelims Admit Card 2026 - Download Now
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Important Notice
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ne Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 ka Admit Card 15 May 2026 ko release kar diya hai. Exam 24 May 2026 ko hoga. Candidates upsc.gov.in se hall ticket download kar sakte hain.
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name
Civil Services Prelims Exam 2026
Total Posts
1,129 Vacancies
Apply Mode
Offline (Pen-Paper)
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Important Dates
Notification Release
22-01-2026
Online Application Start
22-01-2026
Last Date to Apply
11-02-2026
Admit Card Release Date
15-05-2026
Prelims Exam Date
24-05-2026
Prelims Answer Key
May 2026 (After Exam)
Prelims Result Declaration
June 2026
Mains Exam Date
21-08-2026
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Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100
SC / ST / Female / PwD
Exempted
Payment Mode
Net Banking / Debit Card / Cash via SBI Challan
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Age Limit
Minimum Age
As on 01-08-2026
Maximum Age (General)
As on 01-08-2026
OBC Relaxation
3 Years
SC / ST Relaxation
5 Years
PwD Relaxation
10 Years (Gen)
Ex-Servicemen
5 Years after deduction of military service
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Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 | 979 | 386 | 254 | 152 | 73 | 91 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2026 | 150 | 60 | 41 | 22 | 11 | 14 |
UPSC IAS / IFS Prelims Admit Card 2026 - Direct Download Link
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ne Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 aur Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 ka official admit card / e-hall ticket 15 May 2026 ko release kar diya hai. CSE Prelims 2026 ka exam 24 May 2026 (Sunday) ko do shifts me conduct kiya jaayega.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 - Quick Highlights
- Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam Name: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: 15 May 2026
- Exam Date: 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- Total Vacancies: 979 (CSE) + 150 (IFS)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd of marks for each wrong answer
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in
UPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Schedule
| Paper | Time | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (General Studies) | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 2 Hours | 200 |
| Paper-II (CSAT) | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 2 Hours | 200 |
How to Download UPSC Admit Card 2026
- Visit official website upsconline.nic.in or upsc.gov.in
- Click on "Admit Cards" section on the homepage
- Select "e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026"
- Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number
- Enter your Date of Birth and security captcha
- Click submit and your admit card will appear on screen
- Download and take a clear printout for the exam day
Details Mentioned on UPSC Admit Card
- Candidate Name
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Photograph and Signature
- Exam Centre Address with Code
- Reporting Time and Exam Date
- Important Instructions for Candidates
- Father's Name
- Category
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed copy of e-Admit Card (mandatory)
- Original Photo ID Proof - Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License / Passport
- Black ball point pen
- Photocopy of photo ID proof
- Two recent passport size photographs (same as on admit card)
Important Instructions
- Reach exam centre at least 60 minutes before the exam time
- Gate closure: 10 minutes before the exam
- Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, calculators are strictly prohibited
- Wearing masks recommended; carry sanitizer
- Aadhaar-based biometric verification will be done
- No candidate is allowed to leave the exam hall before the test ends
UPSC Prelims 2026 Negative Marking
- Penalty: 1/3rd of the marks assigned to each question
- For 2-mark questions: -0.66 marks for wrong answer
- Multiple answers marked = treated as wrong
- Blank questions = no penalty