The UPSC IAS Prelims 2026 admit card is out. Candidates appearing in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination can download their hall ticket from upsconline.nic.in. The exam is on May 24, 2026 (Sunday), with two papers held in separate sessions. For the latest updates, check our UPSC IAS Prelims 2026 Admit Card section.
Admit card status
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Admit Card | Released – May 15, 2026 |
| Exam Date | May 24, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Paper I (General Studies) | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Paper II (CSAT) | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | February 2026 |
| Application Start | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 February 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | 28 February – 03 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 15 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 May 2026 (Sunday) |
How to download UPSC IAS Prelims 2026 admit card
Visit upsconline.nic.in and follow these steps:
- Go to upsconline.nic.in
- Click on “e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026”
- Log in with your Registration ID or Roll Number
- Enter your Date of Birth and the security code
- Click Submit
- Check every detail on screen before downloading
- Print it out – colour or black and white, both are accepted
Exam schedule – May 24, 2026
| Paper | Subject | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 2 Hours |
Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying only. You need at least 33% in CSAT for your Paper I marks to be evaluated.
Documents to carry on exam day
Carry all three of these without fail:
- Printed admit card – a physical printout is required; the center does not accept soft copies on phones
- Two passport-size photographs – same as the ones uploaded during application
- One government-issued photo ID – Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License
Items not allowed inside the exam hall
- Mobile phones, earphones, Bluetooth devices
- Calculators, digital watches
- Any electronic device
- Bags, wallets, notebooks
- Books or printed material
Exam day tips
- Reach the center at least 60 minutes before your reporting time – face authentication at the gate takes time
- Candidates who arrive after gates close are not allowed entry
- Read the instructions printed on your admit card the night before
- Keep your admit card after the exam too – it is required again at the Mains stage
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Download UPSC IAS Prelims 2026 Admit Card | Official – Active Now |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Last updated: 20.05.2026
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