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🔴 LIVE UPDATE: UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2026 expected to release TODAY/TOMORROW (May 14–15). Exam on 24 May 2026 — only 9 days away! Keep checking upsc.gov.in
⏰ UPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Countdown — 24 May 2026
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CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION 2026 — IAS / IPS / IFS / IRS
🔴 Admit Card Expected Any Moment

🔥 UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2026 — Expected Today | Exam 24 May 2026

🔴 Admit Card Expected Exam: 24 May 2026 933 Vacancies GS Paper 1: 9:30 AM CSAT: 2:30 PM 80 Exam Centres

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Admit Card very shortly at upsc.gov.in. The Prelims exam is scheduled for 24 May 2026 (Sunday) — just 9 days away. Based on past trends (in 2025, admit card released on 14 May for exam on 25 May), the 2026 admit card is expected on 14–15 May 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts: GS Paper 1 at 9:30 AM–11:30 AM and CSAT Paper 2 at 2:30 PM–4:30 PM. A total of 933 vacancies are available for IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other Group A/B Central Services.

Download Admit Card at upsconline.nic.in ↗   upsc.gov.in Official ↗

Exam Date: 24 May 2026  |  Notification: 4 February 2026  |  Vacancies: 933  |  Updated: 15 May 2026

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Exam Day: Sunday, 24 May 2026

GS Paper 1 (Merit): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM  |  CSAT Paper 2 (Qualifying): 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Reach exam centre at least 60 minutes before reporting time. Printed admit card + original photo ID mandatory.

Exam Date
24 May 2026
Total Vacancies
933
Paper 1 Time
9:30 AM
Mains Exam
21 Aug 2026
DetailInformation
Conducting BodyUPSC — Union Public Service Commission
Exam NameCivil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
Posts / ServicesIAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, IAAS and 20+ other Group A & B Central Services
Total Vacancies933 (including 33 PwBD reserved)
Notification Date4 February 2026
Application Window4 February – 27 February 2026
Admit Card Status🔴 Expected Today — May 14–15, 2026
Admit Card Downloadupsconline.nic.in / upsc.gov.in
Prelims Exam Date24 May 2026 (Sunday)
GS Paper 1 Timing9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
CSAT Paper 2 Timing2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Exam ModeOffline (OMR-based, Pen & Paper)
Number of Exam Centres80 centres across India
Mains Exam Date21 August 2026
Login CredentialsRegistration ID OR Roll Number + Date of Birth + Captcha
UPSC Helpline011-23381125 / 011-23385271 / 011-23098543
⚠️ Admit Card Status — May 15, 2026

Admit card not yet released as of morning 15 May 2026. UPSC is expected to activate the link today or tomorrow. Keep refreshing upsconline.nic.in. Link will appear under "e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026".

Steps to Download UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026

Details Mentioned on UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026
✔ Candidate's Name
✔ Registration / Roll Number
✔ Date of Birth
✔ Photograph & Signature
✔ Exam Centre Name & Address
✔ Exam Date (24 May 2026)
✔ Paper-wise timings
✔ Reporting Time & Instructions
✔ Category (General/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD)
✔ Important exam day guidelines

📋 Exam Day Checklist — 24 May 2026

GS Paper 1 (Merit)
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
100 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours
Topics: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech, Current Affairs
Negative Marking: -0.66 marks per wrong answer
Merit deciding — cutoff based on this paper only
CSAT Paper 2 (Qualifying)
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
80 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours
Topics: Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Maths (Basic), Data Interpretation
Minimum 33% required (66+ marks out of 200)
Qualifying — marks not counted in merit

✅ Documents to Carry to Exam Centre

  • ✅Printed Admit Card — A4 hardcopy. No soft copy / mobile PDF accepted.
  • ✅Original Photo ID — Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence (any one).
  • ✅2 Passport Size Photographs — required if photo on admit card is unclear.
  • ✅Black Ballpoint Pen — mandatory for OMR sheet marking.

❌ Strictly Prohibited Items

  • ❌Mobile phones, smartphones
  • ❌Smartwatches, digital watches, Bluetooth devices
  • ❌Calculator (any type)
  • ❌Books, notes, papers
  • ❌Earphones, headphones
  • ❌Any electronic gadget
  • ❌Pencil, whitener, eraser (not allowed in OMR)
📌 Important Exam Day Instructions

✔ Reach exam centre at least 60 minutes before reporting time mentioned on admit card.
✔ Use only black ballpoint pen to mark OMR sheet. Do not use pencil or ink pen.
✔ For blank/unattempted questions — no negative marking.
✔ If you mark multiple answers for one question — it counts as wrong (negative marks apply).
✔ UPSC face verification may be used at some centres — be prepared.
✔ Admit card must be kept safe throughout entire UPSC cycle (Prelims → Mains → Interview).

UPSC Prelims 2026 — Exam Pattern
PaperQuestionsMarksTimeNature
GS Paper 1 (General Studies)1002009:30–11:30 AMMerit Deciding
CSAT Paper 2 (Aptitude Test)802002:30–4:30 PMQualifying (min 33%)
UPSC Mains 2026 — Structure (Merit Stage)
Total Papers9 papers (2 qualifying + 7 merit)
Merit Papers Total Marks1,750 marks (Essay + GS I–IV + 2 Optional)
Qualifying PapersPaper A (Indian Language, 300 marks) + Paper B (English, 300 marks) — min 25% each
Personality Test (Interview)275 marks
Final Merit (Mains + Interview)2,025 marks total
Prelims marks in final meritNOT counted — only screening for Mains
Mains Date21 August 2026
Negative marking in MainsNO negative marking in Mains
GS Paper 1 — Syllabus Areas
Indian History & Freedom StruggleIndian & World Geography
Indian Polity & ConstitutionEconomy & Social Development
Environment & EcologyGeneral Science
Current Events — National & InternationalScience & Technology developments
CSAT Paper 2 — Syllabus Areas
ComprehensionInterpersonal Skills & Communication
Logical Reasoning & Analytical AbilityDecision Making & Problem Solving
Basic Numeracy (Class 10 level)Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs)
English Language ComprehensionMental Ability
Age Limit for UPSC CSE 2026 (as on 1 August 2026)
CategoryMinimum AgeMaximum Age / DOB Range
General / EWS21 years32 years (Born: 2 Aug 1994 – 1 Aug 2005)
OBC21 years35 years (+3 relaxation)
SC / ST21 years37 years (+5 relaxation)
PwBD (General/EWS)21 years42 years (+10 relaxation)
PwBD (OBC)21 years45 years
PwBD (SC/ST)21 years47 years
Number of Attempts
General / EWS6 attempts
OBC9 attempts
SC / STUnlimited (up to age limit)
PwBD (General/EWS)9 attempts
Other Eligibility Criteria
Educational QualificationGraduate degree from any recognized university (any stream). Final year students can appear provisionally.
NationalityIndian citizen (for IAS, IPS, IFS). Other services: citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, certain others eligible with certificate.
Application Fee₹100 (General/OBC/EWS). Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates: Exempted.
Mode of Selection3 stages: Prelims (Objective) → Mains (Descriptive) → Personality Test (Interview)
UPSC IAS Pay & Salary
Junior Time Scale (Entry Level IAS)Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 basic. Gross in-hand: ~₹78,000–85,000/month (with DA, HRA, TA)
Military Service Pay₹15,500/month (for defence-affiliated UPSC services)
Additional BenefitsGovernment accommodation, official vehicle (after Senior Scale), medical, pension, study leave
EventDate / Status
UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Released4 February 2026 ✅
Application Window4 – 27 February 2026 ✅ (Closed)
Correction Window28 Feb – 3 March 2026 ✅ (Closed)
Admit Card Release🔴 Expected: 14–15 May 2026 (Any Moment)
Admit Card Portalupsconline.nic.in/eadmitcard/ ↗
Prelims Exam Date24 May 2026 (Sunday)
GS Paper 1 (Merit)9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
CSAT Paper 2 (Qualifying)2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Prelims Result (Expected)June–July 2026 (typically 4–6 weeks after exam)
Mains DAF-1 FormAfter Prelims result
Mains Exam Start21 August 2026
Mains Result (Expected)December 2026 – January 2027
Personality Test / InterviewFebruary – April 2027 (Expected)
Final ResultApril – May 2027 (Expected)
Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2026
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Important Links — UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2026
Download Admit Card 🔴 Expected Todayupsconline.nic.in/eadmitcard/ ↗
UPSC Official Websiteupsc.gov.in ↗
UPSC Online Portalupsconline.nic.in ↗
Forgot Registration IDupsconline.nic.in — "Forgot RID" option ↗
UPSC CSE 2026 Notification PDF Releasedupsc.gov.in ↗
UPSC Helpline011-23381125 / 011-23385271 / 011-23098543
UPSC IAS Syllabus 2026 AvailableView Syllabus ↗

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