The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 began today, August 21, 2026. The examination will be conducted in two phases: from August 21 to August 23, and from August 29 to August 30, 2026.
In an official press note dated August 19, 2026, the Commission said a Question Paper Representation Portal (QPReP) will be made available after the examination concludes. The facility will allow candidates to submit representations related to question papers of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026.
QPReP Portal Window and Instructions
The QPReP portal will remain open for five days, from August 31 to September 4, 2026, on the UPSC online portal. The candidates can submit their representations regarding question papers during this period.
UPSC has clearly stated that submissions will be accepted only through the designated online portal and any requests sent through any other mode or after the deadline will not be considered.
The portal can be accessed through the official UPSC website at: https://upsconline.nic.in/login
The candidates are advised to follow the schedule carefully and ensure that any concerns related to question papers are submitted within the given window.
Exam Schedule and Key Details
The Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 is being held in two phases at the give following dates:
- First phase: August 21 to August 23, 2026
- Second phase: August 29 to August 30, 2026
After the examination concludes, the candidates will get a five-day window starting from August 31 to September 4, 2026 to raise representations through the QPReP portal.
The Commission has made it clear that no requests will be accepted after the deadline or through any other mode.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official UPSC website for further updates regarding the examination process.