UPSC Prelims 2026 Exam Hall Rules: Important Guidelines, Banned Items & Negative Marking

UPSC Prelims 2026 Exam on May 24 — Follow Every Rule Carefully

UPSC has released the Prelims 2026 Admit Cards online

Carry a printed admit card to the exam centre without fail

No admit card = No entry into the examination hall

Candidates can carry only a plain clipboard or hardboard

Only one black ballpoint pen is allowed for marking answers

Rough sheets will be provided inside the exam hall by invigilators

Books, notes, loose papers, and written material are strictly banned

Mobile phones, calculators, Bluetooth devices, and gadgets are prohibited

Violation of UPSC rules may lead to strict action or debarment

Each wrong answer carries negative marking in General Studies Paper

Stay calm, follow instructions carefully, and attempt with confidence

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