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UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Admit Card Out – Download Now

UPSC Any Degree+ Admit Card Status: Released – Download Now
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Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Category Admit Cards
Post / exam UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Admit Card Out – Download Now
Qualification Any Degree+
Location All India
Pay scale Pay Level 10 (₹56,100+) as per 7th CPC, varies by service
Apply mode Online
Admit Card Status Released – Download Now

Key highlights

Overview

Applications are now open for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Admit Card Out – Download Now admit card announced by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates who meet the Any Degree eligibility and fall within the 21–32 year age band can apply through the official portal before Released – Download Now.

This page brings every official detail of UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Admit Card Out – Download Now into one place — notification release date, application fee, category-wise vacancy split, age bar, selection stages, exam pattern, and direct apply / notification PDF links. You can read each section first, then jump straight to the official portal using the verified links below.

Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Level 10 (₹56,100+) as per 7th CPC, varies by service pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.

Before applying we strongly recommend reading the official notification linked below. The tables, dates and figures on this page are compiled for quick reference — the official source is always the final authority.

Important dates

e-Admit Card Released 2026 (Exact date – check official site)
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 As per UPSC Annual Calendar 2026

Application fee

General / OBC / EWS ₹100
Female / SC / ST / PwBD ₹0 (Exempted)

Age limit

Minimum age: 21 years · Maximum age: 32 years (as on the cut-off date). Age relaxation applies for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years) and PwD as per government rules.

Eligibility / educational qualification

The minimum educational qualification required for this position is as specified in the official notification. Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.

The age limit is 21–32 years calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.

Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.

Exam pattern

Section Qs Marks
General Studies Paper I 100 200
CSAT Paper II (Qualifying) 80 200

Documents required

How to apply

The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.

The Admit Card Status for this application is Released – Download Now. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.

The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.

  1. 1 Visit the official UPSC Online Application Portal at upsconline.nic.in.
  2. 2 Log in using your registered email ID and password.
  3. 3 Navigate to the 'Admit Card' section and select Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
  4. 4 Download and save your e-Admit Card as a PDF.
  5. 5 Take a clear printout and verify all details, including your photograph and examination centre.
  6. 6 If you have not received the admit card via the portal, check your registered email inbox for a copy sent by UPSC.
  7. 7 Carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam venue on the day of the examination.

Selection process

The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – Objective Type, Civil Services (Main) Examination – Written Descriptive, Personality Test (Interview) and Final Merit List & Service Allocation. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – Objective Type Civil Services (Main) Examination – Written Descriptive Personality Test (Interview) Final Merit List & Service Allocation

Important links

Official Website Open
Download Admit Card (Apply / Login Portal) Open
UPSC Examination Notifications Open
Annual Calendar 2026 Open

Frequently asked questions

You can download your e-Admit Card from the official UPSC Online Application Portal at upsconline.nic.in. If you did not download it from the portal, UPSC has also sent it to your registered email address.

You must carry a printed copy of your e-Admit Card and a valid government-issued photo identity document such as Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID. Ensure both documents are in good condition and readable.

Yes, UPSC has officially stated that all candidates appearing in the examination will undergo Face Authentication at the examination venue. Arrive early to allow time for this process.

The examination fee is ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates. Female applicants and candidates from SC, ST, and PwBD categories are fully exempted from paying any fee.

General category candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age. Age relaxation is available for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), and PwBD candidates as per UPSC rules.

The selection involves three stages: the Preliminary Examination (objective type), the Main Examination (written descriptive), and a Personality Test (Interview). The final merit list is drawn from combined Main Examination and Interview scores.

The official website is upsc.gov.in. For online applications and admit card downloads, visit the dedicated portal at upsconline.nic.in.

The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers: General Studies Paper I (100 questions, 200 marks) and CSAT Paper II (80 questions, 200 marks, qualifying). Negative marking of one-third applies for wrong answers. Paper II is qualifying with a minimum threshold of 33%.

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