Can I get the UPSC admit card from the exam center?

No, you cannot get the UPSC admit card from the exam center. Candidates are required to download their UPSC admit card from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) before the examination. The Commission mention in the official notification that the candidates will be required to download their admit card from the official website and no admit card will be available in offline mode.

Do we need Colour print out of UPSC admit card?

The candidates should take the colour printout of the IAS admit card to present the clear picture of theirs. The candidates can take the black and white print out too but in case of blurry photograph, the candidates can suffer at the examination centre while comparing the face of the candidate with the scanned image shown in the admit card. The coloured printout will help the candidates to gain the entry at the examination centre easily.

What if one does not have the IAS admit card?

IAS admit card is the authorisation letter required to secure entry to the examination centre. The candidates cannot appear for the IAS exam without the IAS admit card. The IAS admit card is available online so the candidates can download their admit card anytime and anywhere. The examination authority will not allow the candidates (without admit card) to enter the examination centre.

Does IAS admit card prohibits any Gadgets at Exam Centre?

The Union Public Service Commission provides a list of gadgets/things which are prohibited at the IAS examination centre. The candidates will be required to read the exam day instructions released by the Commission along with the UPSC admit card. Below we are providing the list of gadgets which are prohibited at the UPSC exam centre: Mobile Phone Smart Watches Bluetooth devices of any kind Electronic Writing Pad Calculator of any type and in any form Log-table Electronic/smart eyewear The candidates should have no connection with the outer world once he or she enters the examination centre.

What to do in Case of a Discrepancy in the UPSC IAS Admit Card 2025?

The candidates should check all the personal details mentioned on the UPSC admit card. The candidates must compare it with their UPSC application form. In case of a difference in details, the candidate should immediately contact the Union Public Service Commission. The details of the contact are given below: Union Public Service Commission Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110069.

How to find UPSC CSE (IAS) 2025 hall ticket?

The Union Public Service Commission conducted the UPSC CSE (IAS) 2025 exam on May 25, 2025 at the designated exam centres across the nation in the offline mode. The candidates should note that the UPSC admit card 2025 was released on 13 May 2025. The candidates should keep visiting Shiksha.com to get the latest update about the UPSC admit card or they should keep visiting the official website to check the availability of UPSC hall ticket.

Can I obtain a duplicate IAS admit card if I lose my original one?

Yes, you can download the IAS admit card again from the official website. There is no restriction on downloading the IAS admit card from the official website. The candidates can do so any number of times till the IAS exam date. The candidates will be required to carry one photo identity proof with them to the examination centre. The type and number of such identity cards were asked in the IAS application form. The candidates are required to carry the same identity card as mentioned on their admit card.

Which types of Photo-Identity proofs are required with UPSC Admit Card?

The candidates will be required to carry the same photo identity proof whose number was mentioned in the UPSC application form. The candidates will be required to produce the same at the time of examination because its number will be mentioned on the UPSC admit card. The following identity proofs are mentioned as valid identity proofs Aadhar Card PAN Card Voter-ID Card Driving Licence Passport Identity Card issued by any Government Authority.

When will UPSC IAS Main Exam 2025 Admit Card be released?

The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC CSE (IAS) main admit card 2025 on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The Commission released the admit card for the candidates to download. The candidates were required to download the admit card from the official website by logging in with their UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) number and password. The UPSC CSE (IAS) Main exam was conducted from August 22 to 31, 2025.

What if I lost my UPSC admit card?

The candidates can download the IAS admit card in case they lost it. Even on the day of exam, the candidates can appear in the first paper and show their IAS admit card in the second shift. The candidates will be require to sign an undertaking that they will produce the IAS admit card in the second shift. The UPSC admit card will be available till the exam day for downloading purpose. The candidates should take two copies of the UPSC admit card to produce another copy in such cases.

Is there any dress code mentioned in the IAS admit card?

The candidates should note that the candidates can be frisked at the IAS examination centre in case of any doubt. There are instructions for the exam day but it does not mention much about the dress code. The candidates will not be allowed to carry any digital gadget into the examination hall. Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, and smart watches are banned at the examination centre.

What details are mentioned on IAS admit card?

The Union Public Service Commission mention the following details on the Civil Service IAS admit card. Name Roll Number Photo Identity Card Father's Name Mother's Name Centre Venue of Examination Time Table of Exam.

Is the UPSC CSE (IAS) Main 2025 Admit Card Out?

Yes, the Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC CSE (IAS) Main exam admit card 2025 on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The candidates are required to log in with their UPSC OTR and password. The UPSC CSE admit card will inform the candidate about their UPSC exam centre. The UPSC IAS Main exam was conducted offline and they will be require to write the essay type answers. The UPSC CSE IAS Main exam was conducted till August 31, 2025.

Can I show digital copy of the UPSC CSE (IAS) admit card at the exam centre?

Since no digital instrument (of any type) is allowed at the UPSC exam centre hence the candidates cannot show the digital copy of their admit card. Moreover it is advisable to take a coloured print out of the UPSC admit card. The exam centre officials will see the admit card and one photo identity proof before allowing entry into the exam centre.

What if one does not have the IAS admit card?

IAS admit card is the authorisation letter required to secure entry to the examination centre. The candidates cannot appear for the IAS exam without the IAS admit card. The IAS admit card is available online so the candidates can download their admit card anytime and anywhere. The examination authority will not allow the candidates (without admit card) to enter the examination centre.

UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026: Civil Services Prelims Hall Ticket @upsc.gov.in

201 Students Q&A

Exam On - 24 May '26

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 00:05 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Union Public Service Commission will release the Civil Service (IAS) admit card 2026 for the prelims exam around three weeks before the exam date. The Commission will conduct the UPSC IAS exam on May 24, 2026. The Civil Service admit card will be the only way to know the UPSC exam centre. The candidates will be required to download their admit card from the official website - upsc.gov.in.

The candidates will be required to show their admit card along with one photo identity proof with them to show it at IAS exam centre. The candidates should note that the UPSC admit card remains valid only for the details mentioned on it that for the date and the exam centre. If the exam gets postponed, the admit card is released again for it. The UPSC admission certificate inform about IAS examination centre of the candidate.

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How to download the UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026?
UPSC IAS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
What to do in case facing problem in downloading UPSC IAS admit card?
Details mentioned in UPSC IAS admit card
Photo Identity Proofs Valid with UPSC IAS admit card
UPSC IAS Prelims exam day instructions
UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026 FAQs

How to download the UPSC IAS Admit Card 2026?

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UPSC IAS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IAS 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26	IAS Prelims Admit Card 2026 Issue Date TENTATIVE
24 May ' 26	IAS Prelims 2026 Exam Date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
04 Feb ' 26 - 24 Feb ' 26	UPSC IAS 2026 Application Dates
22 Aug ' 25 - 31 Aug ' 25	IAS Main 2025 Exam Date
25 May ' 25	IAS Prelims 2025 Exam Date
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