UPSC IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Link, Exam on 21-30 August

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-Admit Card for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 on 14 August 2026. Candidates who cleared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 can now download their hall ticket from the official UPSC website. The Mains examination will be conducted from 21 to 30 August 2026, in two sessions each day — 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Candidates need their Registration ID or Roll Number along with their date of birth to log in and download the e-Admit Card. After downloading, candidates must carefully verify all details printed on the admit card, including name, roll number, examination centre, exam date, and photograph, and report any discrepancy to UPSC immediately. A printed copy of the e-Admit Card along with a valid original photo ID proof is mandatory at the examination centre — digital copies alone are generally not accepted. Given the scale and prestige of the Civil Services Examination, this is one of the most closely tracked admit card releases of the year for UPSC aspirants nationwide.