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UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 Released, Download Civil Services IAS Mains Hall Ticket

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 on August 14, 2026 for candidates appearing in the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. Candidates who qualified for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 can download their e-Admit Card through the official UPSC website.

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026

The UPSC Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from August 21 to August 30, 2026. The examination will be held in offline mode across multiple days. Candidates must download the UPSC Mains Admit Card and carry its printed copy along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.

The UPSC Mains Admit Card has been released for candidates who cleared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. A total of 13,343 candidates qualified for the Mains examination against 1,016 notified vacancies.

UPSC Mains Hall Ticket: Highlights

Particulars Details
Exam Conducting Authority
Union Public Service Commission
Exam Name
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026
Exam Stage Mains
UPSC Mains Admit Card Status Released
UPSC Mains Admit Card Release Date August 14, 2026
UPSC Mains Exam Date
August 21 to August 30, 2026
Exam Mode Offline
Admit Card Mode Online
Official Website upsc.gov.in

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 Download Link

The UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 download link is now active. Candidates can download their e-Admit Card by visiting the official UPSC website and entering the required login details. For the ease of candidates, we have provided the direct download link below:

UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 Download Link (ACTIVE)

How to Download UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to download the UPSC Exam Admit Card:

  1. Visit the official UPSC website.
  2. Click on the e-Admit Card section.
  3. Select the link for Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026.
  4. Read the instructions displayed on the screen.
  5. Select the required login option.
  6. Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth.
  7. Enter the captcha/security code, if required.
  8. Submit the details.
  9. Your UPSC Mains Admit Card will appear on the screen.
  10. Download the admit card and take multiple printouts for future reference.

Details Mentioned on UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026

The following details are expected to be mentioned on the UPSC Mains Admit Card:

Details
Candidate’s Name
Roll Number
Registration ID
Photograph
Signature
Examination Name
Exam Date
Exam Session
Examination Centre
Reporting Time
Important Instructions

UPSC Mains Exam Date 2026

The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2026 will be conducted from August 21 to August 30, 2026. The examination will be held in two sessions on most examination days, with the forenoon session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and the afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Date Paper
August 21, 2026 Essay
August 22, 2026
General Studies Paper I & II
August 23, 2026
General Studies Paper III & IV
August 29, 2026
Indian Language & English
August 30, 2026
Optional Subject Papers

Important Instructions for UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026

Candidates should carry the original and valid photo identity document prescribed by UPSC along with the printed admit card. Keep these important instructions in mind as well:

  • Download the UPSC Mains Admit Card only through the official UPSC portal.
  • Check your name, roll number, photograph and other details carefully.
  • Verify the examination centre and reporting time.
  • Carry a printed copy of the admit card to the examination centre.
  • Carry a valid original photo ID as prescribed by UPSC.
  • Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time.
  • Read all instructions printed on the admit card carefully.
  • Keep the admit card safely until the completion of the examination process.

FAQs

When was the UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 released?

The UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 was released on August 14, 2026.

Where can I download the UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can download the UPSC Mains Admit Card from the official UPSC website.

What is the UPSC Mains Exam Date 2026?

The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2026 will be conducted from August 21 to August 30, 2026.

What details are required to download the UPSC Mains Admit Card?

Candidates can download the admit card using the required registration details or roll number along with their date of birth, as applicable.

Is it mandatory to carry the UPSC Mains Admit Card to the exam centre?

Yes. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the UPSC Mains Admit Card along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.

How many candidates qualified for UPSC Mains 2026?

A total of 13,343 candidates qualified for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2026 after the Preliminary Examination.

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