How Many Candidates Qualified UPSC Prelims 2026? 13,343 Aspirants Shortlisted for UPSC Mains

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Result on 15 June 2026. According to the official notification, 13,343 candidates have successfully cleared the UPSC Prelims 2026 and are now eligible to appear for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026.

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 was conducted on 24 May 2026 across various examination centres nationwide. With the declaration of the result, thousands of aspirants are now preparing for the next stage of the recruitment process. This year, UPSC has notified 1,016 vacancies under the Civil Services Examination 2026.

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UPSC Prelims 2026 Qualified Candidates: Official Statistics

Candidates searching for the UPSC Prelims 2026 result statistics can check the details below:

The candidature of all qualified candidates is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility, documents, and other conditions prescribed by UPSC.

Number of Candidates Qualified UPSC Prelims 2026

As per the official UPSC press release, 13,343 candidates have qualified the Preliminary Examination and have been shortlisted for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. The shortlisted candidates will now compete for 1,016 vacancies available in various Central Civil Services and All India Services.

The qualification ratio indicates that roughly 13 candidates have been shortlisted for every available vacancy, reflecting the intense competition associated with the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

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What Happens After UPSC Prelims 2026 Result?

Candidates whose roll numbers are listed in the UPSC Prelims 2026 result PDF must complete the online application process for admission to the Mains Examination.

The Commission has directed qualified candidates to submit the required details through the UPSC online portal between 19 June and 28 June 2026.

Mandatory Tasks for Qualified Candidates

• Payment of UPSC Mains examination fee (where applicable)
• Submission or updation of scribe details
• Request for assistive devices
• Option for large-font question papers
• Confirmation of cadre preferences
• Verification of personal information
• Final submission of the Mains application form

Candidates who fail to complete these formalities within the prescribed dates may not be permitted to appear in the Mains Examination.

UPSC Mains 2026 Application Fee

Candidates applying for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 are required to pay an examination fee of ₹200.

Fee Exemption Categories

The following candidates are exempted from fee payment:

• Female Candidates
• Scheduled Caste (SC) Candidates
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

UPSC Prelims 2026 vs UPSC Prelims 2025

A comparison with the previous examination cycle reveals a marginal decline in both vacancies and the number of candidates shortlisted for the Mains stage.

The reduction in vacancies this year has resulted in a corresponding decrease in the number of candidates shortlisted for the Mains Examination.

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UPSC Prelims 2026 Cut-Off and Marks

UPSC has informed candidates that the following details will be published only after the completion of the entire Civil Services Examination cycle:

• UPSC Prelims 2026 Cut-Off Marks
• Individual Candidate Marks
• Official Answer Keys

These details will become available only after the declaration of the final UPSC CSE 2026 result.

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