UPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2026 Declared: 2,526 Qualify for Interview, DAF-II by 25 November
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UPSC declared the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result on 5 November 2026. 2,526 candidates qualified for the Personality Test and must fill the Detailed Application Form (DAF-II) from 11 to 25 November.
At a glance
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Status | Declared |
| Exam | Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 |
| Qualified for interview | 2,526 |
| Last year | 2,736 (CSE 2025) |
| Next stage | Personality Test (275 marks) |
Important dates
| Mains exam | 21 to 30 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mains result | 5 November 2026 |
| DAF-II window | 11 to 25 November 2026, 6 pm |
| Interview | Schedule to be announced |
Details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the result of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 on 5 November 2026. The Mains was held from 21 to 30 August 2026. A total of 2,526 candidates have qualified for the Personality Test (interview). Last year 2,736 candidates qualified at this stage.
Qualified candidates must fill the online Detailed Application Form (DAF-II) between 11 and 25 November 2026 (until 6 pm) on upsc.gov.in. Interview dates and e-summon letters will be published separately; dates once allotted are generally not changed.
Marks and cut-offs are released only after the final result. Details are from secondary reports, so check the official result PDF and notice on upsc.gov.in.
How to check or download
- Open upsc.gov.in and go to What's New.
- Open the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 result PDF.
- Search for your roll number.
- If qualified, fill DAF-II between 11 and 25 November 2026.
- Watch the website for the interview schedule and e-summon letter.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the UPSC Mains 2026 result declared?
On 5 November 2026.
How many candidates qualified for the interview?
2,526 candidates.
What is the DAF-II deadline?
25 November 2026, 6 pm. The form opens on 11 November.
How many marks is the interview?
The Personality Test carries 275 marks.
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