UPSC Prelims Result 2026: When Will the Result Be Released? Check Expected Date Here
UPSC Prelims Result 2026: The UPSC is going to release the UPSC Prelims result 2026 on its official website. Based on the previous year trends the result was released every year between 14-16 days after the exam was conducted. The candidates who have appeared for UPSC Prelims 2026 can check their results soon. This article contains all the information related to UPSC Prelims result 2026.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the UPSC Prelims result 2026 on 10 June 2026. This is just the tentative date which has been derived based on the past year trends. Last year, the UPSC released the prelims result on 11 June 2025 and the Preliminary exam was conducted on 25 May 2025. This year the Prelims was held on 24 May across various exam centers. The exam was conducted in two shifts for GS & CSAT papers. The result will be released on the official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Released Earlier
The UPSC is expected to release the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary examination result on 10 June 2026. The result date has been announced based on the previous year trends analysis. Here we have provided some of the previous year trends:
| UPSC PRELIMS RESULT 2026 | |||
| Year | Prelims Date | Result Date | Gap Between Exam and Result Date |
| 2021 | 10 October | 29 October | 19 days |
| 2022 | 05 June | 22 June | 17 days |
| 2023 | 28 May | 12 June | 15 days |
| 2024 | 16 June | 01 July | 14 days |
| 2025 | 25 May | 11 June | 17 days |
| 2026 | 24 May | 10-12 June (Expected) | 15-17 days |
Where will the UPSC Prelims Result 2026 be released?
The UPSC will release the UPSC Prelims result 2026 on its official website, upsc.gov.in. The candidates will be able to check their result on UPSC’s website only. The result pdf contains the list of roll numbers of the qualified candidates. The name-wise result pdf is also released by the UPSC.
How to Download the UPSC Prelims Result 2026?
Candidates can download the UPSC Prelims result 2026 through the steps provided below:
-
Log on to upsc.gov.in.
-
Go to the What’s New section, and click on the “UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Result”.
-
Download the Result PDF and check your roll number in it.
-
Press Ctrl+F and enter your roll number.
-
If you have qualified the exam, your roll number will appear in the pdf.
UPSC Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026
The UPSC will release the Prelims cut off marks along with the final result. The candidates who have appeared for this year prelims can check the expected cut off marks here
| Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 200) | Cut Off (2025) |
| General (UR) | 85-90 | 92.66 |
| EWS | 80-85 | 89.34 |
| OBC | 84-90 | 92.00 |
| SC | 80-84 | 84.00 |
| ST | 78-82 | 82.66 |
Upasna is an education journalist and subject matter expert with an extensive background in the competitive exam landscape. Currently contributing to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, Upasna specializes in creating well-researched, aspirant-centric content and simplifying complex topics for competitive examinations. Her academic expertise, coupled with her own firsthand experience preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, helps her provide strategic preparation insights and a comprehensive perspective to aspirants. She holds a Master's degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences. Apart from delivering valuable exam resources, Upasna is a passionate communications professional who also enjoys reading and writing.