Disclosed is a preparation method for a granular carbon mesoporous structure. The preparation method includes the steps of preparing a powdered composite of silica-carbon precursor-pore forming agent by using a mixture including a silica precursor, a carbon precursor and a pore forming agent, preparing a molded precursor by mixing the composite with an organic additive, preparing a granular molded article by extruding or injection-molding the molded precursor, calcinating the molded article, and etching silica included in the calcinated molded article.