UPSC Prelims Name-Wise Result: Here’s how to check your name in the UPSC Prelims merit list; Main exam in August..
UPSC Prelims Result 2026: The results for the preliminary stage of the Civil Services Examination 2026—one of the country's most prestigious competitive exams—have been declared. The Commission has released a roll-number-based merit list of successful candidates.
Additionally, a name-wise selection list for the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) has been published, whereas the name-wise list for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) will be released later. Candidates can download the PDF available on the official website and search for their roll numbers within it.
What information is provided in the merit list?
The preliminary examination result PDF released by UPSC contains important information regarding successful candidates. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the merit list are eligible to apply for the Civil Services Main Examination 2026. The merit list includes the following details:
Name of the examination
Examination year
Candidate's name
Roll number
Result summary
Important instructions for successful candidates
However, the Commission will not release the cut-off marks, individual candidate scores, or the final answer key at this stage. These details will be released only after the entire selection process concludes.
What happens after the preliminary examination?
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will now appear for the Civil Services Main Examination (Mains). This is considered the second and most crucial stage of the selection process.
The Main Examination features descriptive questions designed to assess candidates' subject knowledge, analytical abilities, and writing skills.
The UPSC Civil Services Examination selection process comprises four stages:
Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
Civil Services Main Examination (Mains)
Personality Test/Interview
Final Merit List
Candidates who succeed in all stages are selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central services.
When will the UPSC Mains examination be held? According to the Commission, the Civil Services Main Examination 2026 will be conducted starting on August 21, 2026. The examination will span five days and consist of a total of nine descriptive papers. These include papers on Essay, General Studies, and the Optional Subject.
How to check the UPSC result by name?
Candidates can view the result by following the steps given below:
Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Click on the “What's New” section on the homepage.
Open the link for “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 Result.”
The result PDF will appear on the screen.
Download and save the PDF.
Search for your roll number or name by pressing Ctrl + F.
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