UPSC CSE 2026 mains result was declared on 05.11.2026. It lists 2,526 roll numbers who qualified for the personality test (interview) after the Civil Services (Main) Examination held from 21 to 30 August 2026.
That is about 2.7 interview candidates for each of the roughly 933 vacancies. Of the 13,343 who cleared prelims in June, about 1 in 5 reached the interview. Every qualified candidate must update the DAF online between 11.11.2026 and 25.11.2026, or no e-summon letter is issued.
Short details
| Name of exam | Civil Services Examination, 2026 (IAS, IFS, IPS and Central Services) |
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Vacancies | About 933, including 33 for PwBD candidates |
| Mains exam | Held 21.08.2026 to 30.08.2026, result 05.11.2026 |
| Qualified for interview | 2,526 roll numbers (counted from the result PDF) |
| Interview | At Dholpur House, New Delhi, dates not announced as on 06.11.2026 |
Important links
| Mains result, roll number list (05.11.2026) | Click hereLive, checked 06.11.2026 |
| Mains result with names | Click hereLive, checked 06.11.2026 |
| DAF update for interview (UPSC online) | Click hereWindow 11.11.2026 to 25.11.2026 6 PM as per the result notice, checked 13.11.2026 |
| Attestation form (DoPT) | Click hereOpens when interviews start, checked 06.11.2026 |
| CSE 2026 notification PDF | Click hereLive, checked 06.11.2026 |
What to do before the interview
Log in on UPSC online between 11.11.2026 and 25.11.2026 (6 PM) and update the DAF: education proof if you were appearing at the prelims stage, service preference, home cadre, address and the other fields asked. Even if you have nothing to change, you must log in and submit, or no e-summon letter comes. Keep original certificates ready, and reservation certificates must be dated on or before 27.02.2026, the prelims form closing date.
How to check the result
- Open the mains result roll number list from the Important links table.
- Press Ctrl+F (or Find in page on a phone) and type your 7 digit roll number.
- If it appears, complete the DAF update by 25.11.2026 and watch UPSC for the interview schedule and e-summon letter.
FAQ
How many candidates qualified UPSC CSE 2026 mains?
2,526 roll numbers are in the 05.11.2026 result, for about 933 vacancies.
When is the UPSC CSE 2026 interview?
UPSC will notify the dates later. They were not out as on 06.11.2026. Interviews are at Dholpur House, New Delhi.
What is the DAF last date?
25.11.2026 till 6 PM. The window has run from 11.11.2026 on upsconline.nic.in.