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UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Live: Exam Starts Tomorrow, Check Shift Timings, Exam Day Guidelines & Documents to Carry to Exam Hall

Sunil Sharma
May 23, 2026, 11:34 IST

The UPSC is set to conduct the CSE prelims exam 2026 tomorrow. Candidates must carry specific documents to the exam hall for a smooth verification process. This blog provides real time updates on exam alongwith detailed list of essential documents, including the admit card, valid ID proof, and additional guidelines to follow on exam day.

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Exam Starts Tomorrow
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Exam Starts Tomorrow

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Union Public Service Commission will conduct the UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 exam tomorrow, May 24, for IAS, IPS, IFS and other civil services posts.
  • Candidates must carry their UPSC CSE 2026 admit card, valid photo ID proof, and blue ballpoint pen to the exam centre.
  • The UPSC Prelims 2026 exam will be held in two shifts- GS Paper I from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and CSAT Paper II from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Civil Services Examination (CSE) prelims 2026 exam tomorrow, May 24, 2026. The UPSC CSE exam is conducted to select candidates for top government services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. These officers work in administration, law and order, foreign services, and policymaking to help run the country effectively. The selection process includes three stages, prelims, mains and interview.

The prelims exam scheduled to start tomorrow, candidates must ensure they have all the UPSC CSE important documents ready. Any missing document can lead to the denial of entry into the exam hall. Candidates appearing for the UPSC CSE 2026 exam tomorrow must ensure they have all the required documents to avoid last-minute issues. Here’s a checklist of must-carry documents and other important guidelines.

UPSC CSE 2026 Exam Timings

The UPSC CSE 2026 exam will be conducted on May 21, 2026, in two shifts. Candidates should arrive early at the exam centre to allow enough time for security checks and verification.

Paper

Reporting Time

Gate Closing Time

Exam Timing

GS Paper I

08:00 AM

09:00 AM

09:30 AM – 11:30 AM

CSAT Paper II

01:00 PM

02:00 PM

02:30 PM – 04:30 PM

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  • May 23, 2026, 11:34 IST

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Live: Important Documents to Carry

    To gain entry into the exam hall, candidates must present the following documents. It’s essential that all documents are in good condition and match the information provided during registration:

    • A printed copy of the UPSC CSE 2026 admit card.

    • A government-issued ID such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or driver’s license.

    • Ballpoint pen to mark answers on the OMR sheet.

  • May 23, 2026, 11:20 IST

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Live: Blue Ballpoint Pen Necessary

    Candidates used blue ballpoint pens to mark answers on the OMR sheets during both papers of the examination.

  • May 23, 2026, 11:11 IST

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Live: Valid Photo ID Proof Required

    Along with the admit card, candidates were required to carry a valid government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, passport, or driving licence.

  • May 23, 2026, 11:10 IST

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Live: Exam Held in Two Shifts

    The UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 examination was conducted in two shifts today. GS Paper I was held in the morning session, while CSAT Paper II took place in the afternoon shift.

  • May 23, 2026, 11:09 IST

    UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Exam will conducte on May 24

    Union Public Service Commission successfully conducted the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 tomorrow, May 24, across various exam centres in the country. Lakhs of candidates appeared for the prestigious examination.

Sunil Sharma is an edtech professional with over 12 years of experience in the education domain. He holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He has worked as an Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Vriti Infocom Private Limited. and later joined Aakash Edutech Private Limited. At Jagran New Media, he writes for the Exam Prep section of JagranJosh.com. 
Sunil has expertise in Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English, making him a versatile professional in the education and test preparation sector. He has created content for various management exams CAT, XAT and also for exams such as CUET etc

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