UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026

UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026 – Download Hall Ticket, Exam Date & Important Details

Short Description: The UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026 has been officially released on 14 August 2026. Candidates who have qualified the UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination can now download their Mains Admit Card and check their exam date, examination centre, reporting time and important instructions. The Civil Services Mains Examination is scheduled to commence from 21 August 2026 for recruitment to 933 vacancies in IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other Central Government services. Candidates should download their admit card well in advance and carefully verify all the details before appearing for the examination.

Mains Admit Card Released on 14 August 2026 | 933 Vacancies | UPSC CSE 2026

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date : 04 February 2026
Application Starts From : 04 February 2026
Last Date for Submission : 27 February 2026 (6:00 PM) – Extended
Edit / Correction Date : 28 Feb – 03 March 2026
Prelims Date of Examination : 24 May 2026
Prelims Admit Card Release : 15 May 2026
Prelims Answer Key Release : 27 May 2026
Prelims Result : 15 June 2026
Mains Form (Update/Confirm Details) : 19 – 29 June 2026
Mains Exam Date : 21 August 2026
Mains Admit Card Released : 14 August 2026

💰 Application Fee

For General / OBC / EWS Candidates : ₹ 100/-
For SC / ST / PH Candidates : ₹ 00/- (Nil)
For All Female Candidates : ₹ 00/- (Nil)

💳 Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

Age Limits & Total Posts

📌 Age Limits (As on 01 August 2026)

Minimum Age : 21 Years
Maximum Age : 32 Years
Born Between : 02 August 1994 to 01 August 2005

✔ Age Relaxation: Extra age relaxation as per UPSC rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.

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📊 Total Seats / Posts

933

(IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & Other Central Services)

Post Name & Eligibility

📖 Post Name	✅ Eligibility Criteria
Civil Service (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.)	Qualification: Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Age: 21 to 32 years as on 01.08.2026. Nationality: Must be a citizen of India. Number of Attempts: General – 6, OBC – 9, SC/ST – No limit.

Selection Process : UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026

Prelims Written Examination (Objective Type – Screening)
Mains Written Examination (Subjective Type – 1750 Marks)
Interview / Personality Test (275 Marks)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject	Marks	Time	Type
General Studies (Paper I)	200	02 Hours	Objective
CSAT (Paper II – Qualifying)	200	02 Hours	Objective
Total	400	04 Hours	–

Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer in GS Paper I. CSAT is qualifying in nature (33% marks required).

Mains Exam Pattern

Subject	Marks	Duration
Language-I (Qualifying)	300	03 Hours
English (Qualifying)	300	03 Hours
Essay	250	03 Hours
General Studies-I	250	03 Hours
General Studies-II	250	03 Hours
General Studies-III	250	03 Hours
General Studies-IV	250	03 Hours
Optional Subject-I	250	03 Hours
Optional Subject-II	250	03 Hours
Total	1750	27 Hours

Note: Language papers (Paper A & B) are qualifying in nature. Marks of remaining 7 papers are counted for merit.

How to Apply : UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026

Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
Go to “Examination” → “Active Examinations” and click on “Civil Services Examination 2026”.
Click on the “Apply Online” link.
Complete the registration (Part-I) and fill the application form (Part-II).
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online mode.
Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page.
Mains Admit Card: The Mains Admit Card has been released on 14 August 2026. Download it from the UPSC website.

Note – सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक जरूर पढ़ें। Notification में दी गई Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification एवं अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जांचने के बाद ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरें।

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Important Instructions for Candidates

Mains Admit Card: The Mains Admit Card has been released on 14 August 2026. Download it from the UPSC website.
Mains Exam Date: The Mains examination will be held from 21 August 2026 onwards.
Photo Identity: Carry a valid photo ID (Aadhar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License) along with the admit card.
Reporting Time: Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, electronic devices, books, notes, calculators are strictly prohibited.
Optional Subject: Choose your optional subject carefully as it cannot be changed later.
Qualifying Papers: Language papers (Paper A & B) are qualifying in nature. Ensure you score minimum 25% in each.
Attempts: Keep track of your number of attempts – General (6), OBC (9), SC/ST (unlimited).

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Important Links

🔗 Download Mains Admit Card	Click Here
🔗 Download Prelims Admit Card	Click Here
🔗 Apply Online	Click Here
📄 Download Full Notification	Click Here
🌐 UPSC Official Website	Click Here

FAQs : UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026

What is the total number of vacancies?

Total vacancies are 933 for Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.).

When was the Mains Admit Card released?

The Mains Admit Card was released on 14 August 2026.

What is the application fee?

General/OBC/EWS: ₹ 100/-, SC/ST/PH & All Females: FREE.

What is the age limit?

Age limit is 21 to 32 years as on 01 August 2026. Born between 02.08.1994 to 01.08.2005.

What is the qualification required?

Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

What is the selection process?

Selection includes Prelims, Mains, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

When is the Mains exam?

The Mains examination will be held from 21 August 2026.

Where can I download the admit card?

You can download the admit card from the Important Links section above or from the official UPSC website.

Conclusion

UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026 has been released on 14 August 2026. Candidates who have qualified in the Prelims examination can now download their admit card for the Mains exam scheduled to begin from 21 August 2026. With 933 vacancies across various prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc., this is a golden opportunity for aspirants. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates must carry their admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre. For all updates, keep visiting JobMitra.info – your trusted partner for government exam notifications.