UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims Live Updates: Civil Services Exam Today; GS Paper 1 Concludes, CSAT to Begin Shortly
Published on: May 23, 2026, 11:39 a.m. | Source: Times Now
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Live Updates: The Union Public Service Commission is conducting the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 today at centres across the country. Candidates appearing for the prestigious civil services recruitment exam can follow this live blog for the latest updates on exam day guidelines, reporting time, admit card instructions, and centre-related information. UPSC CSE Prelims: Shift-wise ScheduleAs per the official schedule, the General Studies (GS) Paper 1 will be conducted in the morning shift from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, while the CSAT (Paper 2) examination will take place in the afternoon shift from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. GS Paper 1 includes questions from History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science and Technology, and Current Affairs, whereas CSAT covers comprehension, reasoning, analytical ability, and quantitative aptitude.Thousands of aspirants are appearing for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 examination, which serves as the first stage of selection for services including the IAS, IPS, and IFS. Stay tuned for real-time candidate reactions, memory-based questions, answer key discussions, and expert analysis throughout the day., Education News, Times Now
