UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) has officially issued its candidate status report (Admit Card) for Candidates of all Streams that was conducted on January 30th, 2026. No candidates will be allowed access to their examination location without their respective admit card(s).
Important Dates for UPSC Geo-Scientist Pre Exam 2026
Candidates must follow the given timeline schedule :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Release Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Morning Session | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Afternoon Session | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM |
How to Download UPSC Geo-Scientist Pre Admit Card 2026
Candidates can get their e admit cards by downloading them from the official website of UPSC. They just need to follow the below steps:
- Go to the official UPSC online portal
- Navigate to the e-admit card section for the Geo, Scientist Exam 2026
- Choose the login option with Registration ID or Roll Number
- Fill in the Date of Birth and captcha code
- Save the PDF of the admit card
- Make sure to print a clear copy to take it for the exam.
Exam Details of UPSC Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination 2026
Candidates must be prepared as per the given pattern :
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Stage | Preliminary |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Admit Card Status | Released |
Exam Day Instructions – UPSC Geo-Scientist Pre Exam 2026
Candidates should totally comply with all examination related rules and regulations.
- Take a printed copy of the e, admit card
- Bring original photo identity proof that was mentioned in the application
- Be at the exam centre much before the reporting time
- Electronic gadgets are not allowed at all
- Follow COVID or security, related instructions if any
Key Points to Note
- Admit card Releasedon 30 January 2026
- Exam ConductedOn 08 February 2026
- Login possible using either Registration ID or Roll Number
- Entry to the exam centre is only allowed with admit card
- Identity proof should be the same as that in the application
- Without a valid admit card, no candidate will be allowed
Important Links – UPSC Geo-Scientist Pre Exam 2026
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Admit card | Click Here |
| Downloads | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
FAQs – UPSC Geo-Scientist Pre Exam 2026
The admit card release date was 30 January 2026.
The exam date is 08 February 2026.
Yes, you can log in either with the Roll Number or the Registration ID
Yes, a printed admit card is a must.
A printed copy of the admit card and an original photo identity proof.
No, only printed copies are accepted.
No, you must download it from the official website.
No, switching exam centres is not allowed.
