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UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 result: 13,343 candidates qualify for the Main examination
UPSC declared the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 result on 15 June 2026. 13,343 candidates qualified for the Main against 1,016 vacancies; prelims marks, cut-offs and answer keys come only after the final result.
UPSC published the result of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, held on 24 May 2026, on 15 June 2026. A list with candidates' names followed on 18 June 2026.
- Numbers: 13,343 candidates were shortlisted for the Main examination against 1,016 vacancies notified for CSE 2026. Last year, 14,161 were shortlisted against 1,087 vacancies.
- Next step for qualifiers: a window from 19 to 28 June 2026 to pay the Main examination fee of Rs 200 (unless exempt), update scribe details and fill in cadre preferences. Logging in during this window was mandatory to get the e-admit card.
- Answer keys and cut-offs: UPSC will upload prelims marks, cut-off marks and answer keys only after the entire CSE 2026 and Indian Forest Service 2026 process ends with the final result.
For GS Paper I and CSAT (Paper II) practice, this means the official 2026 answer keys will not be available until the final result is declared.
We summarise official notices. Always check the official notice before you act. Source: Union Public Service Commission.