UPSC Prelims Name Wise Result 2026: Download CSE and IFoS Merit List PDF at upsc.gov.in

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2026 on June 16. Candidates who appeared for the Civil Services Prelims Examination (CSE) held on May 24, 2026 now can check their qualifying status through the UPSC result PDF released by the commission. The UPSC has also released the name-wise selection list of candidates for IFoS and will release the same list for CSE in the coming days. This name-wise result PDF contains the roll numbers and name of candidates who have qualified for the Mains examination 2026. The CSE Prelims Result PDF has been released on the official website of commission i.e., upsc.gov.in. Aspirants can download the merit list PDF from the official website and search for their roll number and name to check whether they have qualified for the next stage.

Direct Link to Download the UPSC CSE Prelims Name-wise Result PDF

As per the latest update, UPSC has released the CSE Prelims on its official website. Here we are also providing the direct link to below to easily download the CSE result PDF.  As of now, the UPSC has released name-wise result PDF only for Indian Forest Service. We will update this article once the commision released the name-wise list for CSE exam.

How to Download UPSC Prelims Result 2026 PDF?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the UPSC Prelims Result 2026.

• Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

• Click on the “What's New” section on the homepage.

• Find and open the link for “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 Result.”

• The CSE prelims result PDF will open on the screen.

• Download the PDF and save it for future reference.

• Press Ctrl + F and enter your roll number to search your result.

Details Mentioned in UPSC CSE Merit List 2026

Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the merit list will be eligible to apply for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026. The UPSC Prelims Result PDF contains important information related to the examination. Candidates should carefully check all the details mentioned in the merit list. The CSE prelims result PDF will contain the following information.

• Result Summery

• Important instructions for qualified candidates

• Candidate Name

• Roll number

• Name of the examination

• Examination year

Candidates should note that the marks, cut-off scores, and final answer keys are generally released by UPSC after the completion of the entire Civil Services Examination process.

What Happens After UPSC Prelims Result 2026?

Candidates who qualify in the prelim exam will move on to the Mains exam, which is the second stage of the UPSC selection process. The Main exam consists of descriptive papers designed to test a candidate knowledge, analytical ability and writing skills. The UPSC Civil Services Examination selection process includes:

• Civil Services Preliminary Examination

• Civil Services Main Examination

• Personality Test/Interview

• Final Merit List

Only candidates who successfully clear all stages will be considered for prestigious services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and other Central Civil Services.

UPSC CSE Mains Exam Date

The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 will start from August 21, 2026. The exam will be conducted in five days and will include nine descriptive papers, such as Essay, General Studies, and Optional Subject papers.