How can I download IES 2026 admit card?

Candidates can download the ESE admit card 2026 in the manner given below: Visit at upsc.gov.in. Navigate to the “E-Admit cards” link for various UPSC exams. Select IES exam call letter link. Submit the details as required and press enter. ESE Hall ticket will be displayed on the screen. Download and take two printouts of it.

When will IES admit card 2026 for Mains exam be released?

The Commission will release the IES 2026 admit card for the Mains exam on the official website. The Commission will also announce the UPSC IES 2026 exam schedule on the official website. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES 2026 Mains exam on June 21, 2026.

What are the details mentioned on the UPSC IES 2026 admit card?

The UPSC IES 2026 admit card consists of the details as mentioned below: Gender General Instructions Shift timings Date of Examination Exam Centre Address Candidates' Roll Number Candidates' Registration ID Fathers' Name Candidates scanned Photograph and signature Test City, etc.

Which Photo Identity cards are required to carry with the UPSC IES 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. List of Valid Photo Identity Proof 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 The candidates are required mention the number of one photo identity card in the IES application form. It is mandatory to carry the same identity card to the examination centre (as mentioned in the application form).

What if there is an error on my IES admit card?

The Union Public Service Commission specifically mention in its official admit card instructions that the candidate must report any discrepancy in the IES admit card to the Commission. The IES admit card is the reflection of the official record and data as mentioned in the application form. Any error in the admit card implies that there will be some mistake in the details mentioned in the official application. The candidate should immediately report any such error to the examination controller in UPSC.

What documents do I need to carry with IES 2026 admit card?

The candidates will be required to carry one photo identity card with the IES admit card. The candidates were required to fill in the number of the photo identity card in the IES 2026 applications. The candidates will be required to carry the same identity card with them to the exam centre. The candidates cannot carry another identity card with the IES 2026 admit card. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES 2026 Prelims exam on February 8, 2026.

Should I take a printout of my IES admit card?

The candidates should take at least two printouts of their IES admit card because the admit card will not be available on the official website after the start of the second shift of the IES prelims exam. The Commission will deactivate the IES prelims admit card link at 4.00 PM on the IES exam day. The IES admit card is an official document and the candidates should keep it safe till the final formalities.

Can I change my IES exam center or date?

The Engineering Service (IES) prelims exam is conducted across the nation at the designated exam centres. The Commission allot the IES exam centres on first-apply basis and there is no discretion of the candidates over the allotment of the exam centre. The candidates can not request the change in the IES exam centre as the Union Public Service Commission does not consider such requests. In the matter of exam date, it is impossible to request a change in exam date because the exam is conducted at all India level in the offline mode and it is conducted as per the dates mentioned in the official exam calendar.

Who releases the IES admit card pdf?

The IES admit card PDF is released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the Engineering Services Exam (IES). ndidates can download their admit cards from the official UPSC website by entering their application number and date of birth. It is essential to carry the admit card to the exam center along with a valid photo identity proof as mentioned in the application form. The candidates are required to mention the number of photo identity proof in the IES application and are obliged to carry the same identity proof with the IES admit card.

UPSC ESE (IES) Admit Card 2026: Get Direct Link to Download Prelims Hall Ticket

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Exam On - 8 Feb '26

Updated on Nov 6, 2025 17:54 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the timetable of the UPSC IES Prelims exam 2026. It will be conducted on February 8, 2026 in two shifts on a single day. The authority will release the IES admit card 2026 for the Prelims exam at upsc.gov.in. The direct UPSC IES admit card 2026 download link will also be shared below once it is released. The IES admit card 2026 is an essential document required to appear in the IES exam. The mains exam will be held on June 21, 2026. Scroll down for more details about the UPSC IES admit card 2026.

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How to download ESE(IES) 2026 Admit Card online?
IES 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Details mentioned on the IES 2026 admit card
What to do in case of discrepancy in IES admit card 2026?
IES Admit Card 2026 FAQs

How to download ESE(IES) 2026 Admit Card online?

IES 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
08 Feb ' 26	UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Exam Date
21 Jun ' 26	UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Mains Exam Date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
26 Sep ' 25	UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Notification
26 Sep ' 25 - 16 Oct ' 25	UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Application Form
10 Aug ' 25	UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Main Exam Day
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