UPSC Prelims 2026: Over 8 Lakh Candidates Appear for Civil Services Exam in Two Offline Shifts
मुख्य बातें
- •Over 8 lakh candidates appeared for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 conducted in offline mode across India.
- •Exam held in two shifts: General Studies Paper-I (9:30 AM–11:30 AM) and CSAT Paper-II (2:30 PM–4:30 PM).
- •Candidates required to carry printed e-admit cards and valid photo ID for entry.
- •Prelims is the first stage of a three-tier process; Mains to follow for qualified candidates.
- •UPSC to release official answer keys and results on its website in due course.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2026 today, with more than 8 lakh candidates appearing across the country. The exam was held in two offline shifts: General Studies Paper-I in the morning session and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper-II in the afternoon session. Candidates were required to carry printed e-admit cards along with a valid photo ID for verification at the examination centres.
The General Studies Paper-I, held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, tested candidates on subjects including history, geography, polity, economy, environment, science, and current affairs. Following a break, the CSAT Paper-II was conducted from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, assessing comprehension, logical reasoning, decision-making, and basic numeracy skills. Both papers were conducted in pen-and-paper mode at designated centres across India.
