UPSC Mains admit card 2026 out, Civil Services exam from August 21

The Union Public Service Commission has released the Civil Services Main Examination 2026 admit card online. Candidates who cleared the preliminary examination can now download it and check their exam schedule details.

In Short

• Only candidates who cleared the preliminary examination can access the hall ticket
• Applicants must log in with registered details on the UPSC website
• Downloaded admit cards should be printed and kept safely for entry

The Union Public Service Commission has released the Civil Services Main Examination 2026 admit card for candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination.

The hall ticket is available online and candidates can download it using their registered login details. The Mains examination will begin on August 21, 2026, and candidates should download and print their admit card well before the examination.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE UPSC MAIN EXAMINATION HALL TICKET

Candidates can follow these steps to access their UPSC Mains admit card:

• Visit the official UPSC website.
• Open the link titled ‘e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026’.
• Click on the ‘Click Here’ option.
• Select the login option.
• Enter the required login details.
• Click Submit.
• The UPSC Mains admit card will appear on the screen.
• Download the hall ticket.
• Take a printout and keep it safely for the examination.

Candidates should check the details on the admit card immediately after downloading it.

Direct link to download UPSC Mains admit card 2026

CHECK THESE DETAILS CAREFULLY

The hall ticket contains important examination information. Candidates should verify their:

• Name
• Roll number
• Registration details
• Photograph and signature
• Examination centre
• Examination date
• Examination timings

If there is any error or mismatch in the details, candidates should contact the Union Public Service Commission and report the issue.

UPSC MAINS EXAM FROM AUGUST 21

According to the official schedule, the Civil Services Main Examination will be held from August 21 to August 30, 2026.

The examination will be conducted in two sessions: 9 am to 12 noon and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The Essay paper will be held on August 21, followed by General Studies papers on August 22 and 23. The Indian Language, English and Optional Subject papers are scheduled for August 29 and 30.

Candidates should carry the required documents and reach their examination centres well before the reporting time.

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