UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card 2026 (Out): Exam Date, Download Hall Ticket

UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card 2026 has been issued on 14 August 2026 by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates can download the admit card for the UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2026, which is scheduled from 21 to 30 August 2026, by visiting the official website of the UPSC i.e. upsc.gov.in. To obtain the admit card, candidates are required to provide their login details such as Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth. 

UPSC CSE Admit Card is out for those who have cleared the CSE Prelims 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam should download their admit card well before the exam date. The admit card is a compulsory document that contains essential information, including the exam schedule, reporting time, examination venue, and the candidate’s personal details. Scroll down this page to get UPSC CSE Admit Card updates!

UPSC CSE Mains Schedule 2026

UPSC CSE Mains 2026 Schedule is out by the UPSC. The Commission will conduct the CSE Mains 2026 from 21 to 30 August 2026 in two different shifts i.e. 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Check the complete UPSC Mains timetable 2026 for mains here:-

UPSC Mains 2026 Highlights 

UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted in August 2026. Check the UPSC CSE 2026 details in the table below:-

Download UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card 2026

UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card 2026 is available on the official website of the UPSC, and candidates can download it by following these steps:-

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. On the homepage, click on the "Admit Cards" section.
3. Select the "E-Admit Cards for Various Examinations of UPSC" option.
4. Click on the link to download the e-Admit Card for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026.
5. Enter your required login details, such as your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
6. Type the captcha code shown on the screen and click the "Submit" button.
7. Your Civil Services e-Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
8. Download the admit card PDF and keep a printed copy for use on the examination day and future reference. 

UPSC CSE Admit Card 2026 Download Link

UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card Link 2026 is activated on the official website of the UPSC. Candidates must download it by providing their login details and bring a printed copy of the UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card 2026 along with a valid original photo ID proof to the examination centre. Entry to the examination hall will be allowed only after verification of these documents. Candidates should also preserve their admit card safely until the completion of the Civil Services Examination process. 

Click on the link below to obtain the UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026:-

UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card 2026 Link 

UPSC CSE Main Exam Pattern 2026 

UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2026 will take place from 21 to 30 August 2026 for those who have been successfully shortlisted in the UPSC CSE Prelims Result. Check the UPSC CSE Mains Exam Pattern 2026 to plan your revision strategically:-

• The UPSC Mains examination consists of descriptive (written) papers.
• Each paper is conducted for a duration of three hours, while candidates using the scribe facility receive an additional 30 minutes.
• Paper A (Indian Language) and Paper B (English) are qualifying in nature, and their marks are not counted for merit ranking.
• Candidates are required to choose one optional subject from the list of 48 subjects prescribed by UPSC.