The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, with successful candidates qualifying for the Personality Test (Interview) for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other Central Services under Groups A and B.
The written examination was conducted between August 21 and August 30, 2026. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the declared result have been shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process, subject to verification of their eligibility and supporting documents.
UPSC has advised qualified candidates to keep their original certificates ready for the interview. These include documents supporting age, educational qualifications, community and reservation claims, including SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories.
Candidates claiming reservation or relaxation benefits must produce certificates issued on or before February 27, 2026, the closing date for applications for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026.
UPSC Civil Services 2026 Interview Schedule and e-Summon Letters
The Commission will announce the dates and schedule of Personality Tests separately. The interviews will take place at the UPSC office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi.
Qualified candidates will be able to download their e-Summon Letters from the official UPSC websites:
No physical or paper summon letters will be issued for the interviews.
Candidates who face difficulties downloading their e-Summon Letters have been advised to contact the Commission through the following channels:
- Telephone: 011-40303444 / 24041001
- Email: csm-upsc@nic.in
UPSC has also clarified that requests to change the allotted interview date or time will ordinarily not be entertained.
Qualified Candidates Must Update Application Details Between November 11 and 25
UPSC has instructed all candidates shortlisted for the Personality Test to review, update and finally submit their application information through the online portal.
Candidates who had indicated that their educational qualifications were still pending at the time of the Preliminary Examination must mandatorily update their qualification status and upload proof of passing the required examination. Failure to complete this requirement will result in cancellation of their candidature, and no e-Summon Letter will be issued.
Depending on individual applicability, candidates must also update details relating to:
- Correspondence and permanent postal addresses
- Higher educational qualifications and achievements
- Employment details and professional experience
- Previous service allocations through Civil Services Examinations
- Marital status and parental information
- PwBD recommendations and debarment information
- Previous examination and attempt details
- OBC and EWS annexures, wherever applicable
- Socio-economic questionnaire and service preferences
- Home cadre preferences and details for disclosure on the Pratibha Setu Portal
Candidates who have already uploaded the required information and have nothing further to update must still log in, verify their details and submit the application form again. Failure to complete the final submission will also prevent the issuance of their e-Summon Letters.
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November 11 to November 25, 2026, until 6:00 PM
All required information must be submitted online through upsconline.nic.in. Upon successful submission, candidates will receive a unique reference number through email or SMS on their registered contact details.
The Commission has clarified that requests for modifications to information already provided in the application form will not be accepted. However, candidates must inform UPSC of any changes to their postal address or contact details within seven days of publication of the result.
Attestation Form Mandatory for All Interview-Qualified Candidates
All candidates shortlisted for the Personality Test must also complete and submit the Attestation Form online through the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) portal.
The form will become available from the commencement of the Personality Tests and remain accessible until the conclusion of the interview process.
Candidates can access the form through the following link:
For queries or clarification regarding the Attestation Form, candidates can contact DoPT through:
- Email: doais1@nic.in / usais-dopt@nic.in
- Telephone: 011-24010454 / 24010413
UPSC Civil Services 2026 Marksheets to Be Released After Final Results
The Commission has stated that marksheets for all candidates will be uploaded to its official website within 15 days of the declaration of the final result, following the completion of the Personality Tests.
The marksheets will remain available for download on the UPSC website for 30 days.
Candidates who have qualified for the interview stage are advised to regularly check the Commission’s official website for updates regarding interview schedules, e-Summon Letters and other instructions.
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