UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026

UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the e-Admit Card for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. Candidates who have successfully qualified in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Mains examination and can now download their e-Admit Card from the official UPSC portal.

UPSC IAS Mains 2026 Overview

Steps to Download UPSC IAS Mains e-Admit Card 2026

1. Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
2. On the homepage, navigate to the e-Admit Cards section.
3. Click on the link titled e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026.
4. Read all the instructions carefully and click on the 'Yes' button to proceed.
5. Choose your login method: via Registration ID or Roll Number.
6. Enter your Registration ID / Roll Number, Date of Birth, and the security Captcha code.
7. Click on Submit to generate your hall ticket.
8. Download the e-Admit Card and print multiple clear copies for the examination days.

Documents Required at the Exam Centre

Candidates must bring the following items to the examination venue for each session:

• Printout of the e-Admit Card.
• Original Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, Driving Licence, or any government photo ID) as entered in the application form.
• Two recent passport-size photographs (in case the photo on the e-Admit Card is unclear or missing).

Important Exam Day Guidelines

• Entry Timings: The examination hall entry closes 10 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of each session (08:50 AM for the Forenoon Session and 01:50 PM for the Afternoon Session).
• Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, electronic gadgets, books, and bags are strictly banned inside the premises.
• Stationery: Candidates should carry a black ballpoint pen to write answers and fill in required details on the attendance sheet.

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