UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 Out: Interview List, DAF Dates and Next Steps

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the written result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. The notice is dated 5 November 2026. The Mains exam was held from 21 to 30 August 2026, and the candidates whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF have qualified for the Personality Test (Interview) for the IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services (Group A and Group B).

Most important date: every qualified candidate must fill or update their details online at upsconline.nic.in between 11 November 2026 and 25 November 2026 (6:00 PM). UPSC has said that candidates who do not do this will not get an e-summon letter for the interview.

UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026: Overview

Organisation	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam	Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026
Mains exam dates	21 to 30 August 2026
Result notice date	5 November 2026
Next stage	Personality Test (Interview) at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi
Online details / DAF window	11 to 25 November 2026 (till 6:00 PM) on upsconline.nic.in
Interview dates	To be notified by UPSC
Official website	upsc.gov.in

How to Check the UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026

1. Go to upsc.gov.in and open What’s New.
2. Click Written Result: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.
3. Open the PDF. It lists the roll numbers of qualified candidates (there is also a version with names).
4. Press Ctrl+F (or Find in page on mobile) and search for your roll number.
5. Save the PDF for your records.

What Qualified Candidates Must Do Now

• Fill/update the online form (11 to 25 November 2026, 6:00 PM): log in at upsconline.nic.in and complete all required fields. If you were “appearing” in your graduation at the time of Prelims, you must now update your qualification status and upload proof of passing.
• Other details to update include your address, higher qualifications, achievements, employment/service details, service allotted in earlier CSE (if any), PwBD details, parental details, attempt information, OBC/EWS annexure, socio-economic questionnaire, service preference and home cadre.
• Even if you uploaded everything earlier and have nothing new to add, you still have to log in and finally submit after checking the details. Otherwise no e-summon will be issued.
• After submission you get a unique reference number by email/SMS. Keep it safe.
• Your candidature is provisional. Keep original certificates ready for age, education, community, EWS, PwBD and TA form. Reservation certificates must be issued on or before 27 February 2026, the closing date of the Prelims application.
• If your address or contact details change, inform UPSC by letter or email (csm-upsc@nic.in) within 7 days of the press note.
• From the start of interviews, all qualified candidates also have to fill the Attestation Form online on the DoPT website (cseplus.dopt.gov.in).

Interview Schedule and E-Summon Letter

UPSC will announce the interview (Personality Test) schedule later. Interviews will be held at the UPSC office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069. E-summon letters will be available on upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in, and no paper summon letters will be sent. Requests to change the interview date or time will normally not be entertained. If you cannot download your e-summon, contact UPSC at 011-40303444 / 24041001 or csm-upsc@nic.in.

Important Links

Result PDF (roll numbers)	Download PDF
Fill online details / DAF (11–25 Nov)	upsconline.nic.in
UPSC official website	upsc.gov.in
Telegram updates	Join Sarkari Chatra

FAQs

When was the UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 declared?

The UPSC notice for the Civil Services (Main) 2026 written result is dated 5 November 2026.

What is the last date to fill the DAF after the Mains result?

Qualified candidates must fill or update their details on upsconline.nic.in between 11 and 25 November 2026, till 6:00 PM.

When will the UPSC CSE 2026 interviews start?

UPSC has not announced the dates yet. The schedule and e-summon letters will be put on the UPSC websites.

Will UPSC send a paper call letter?

No. Only e-summon letters will be available online.

Do I need to log in if I already uploaded my documents?

Yes. You must log in, check your details and finally submit the form, or no e-summon will be issued.