# UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 released, download from upsc.gov.in 2026-08-15T03:41:45+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. Candidates who have qualified the prelims can download the hall ticket from the official website upsc.gov.in. The exam will be held on August 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2026, in two shifts each day. The Main examination consists of a written test of nine papers, of which two are qualifying in nature, followed by an interview or personality test. Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks set by the Commission to be called for the interview. Those who do not receive their e-admit card by the last working day before the exam should contact the UPSC facilitation counter or call the helpdesk at 011-24041001. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Civil Services Examination, Union Public Service Commission, UPSC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/upsc-mains-admit-card-2026-released-for-civil-services-exam/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/upsc-mains-admit-card-2026-released-for-civil-services-exam/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.