UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Notification, Exam Date & Apply Online

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the notification for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 to recruit candidates for prestigious positions such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group-A services. This national-level examination is conducted in three stages — Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university can apply online through the UPSC’s official portal. Millions of candidates appear for this examination every year, making it one of the toughest competitive exams in India. Applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, age limit, number of attempts, and important dates before applying. After successful registration, candidates should begin their preparation according to the latest UPSC syllabus and exam pattern to increase their chances of being selected in the final merit list.

Form ModeJob Location
Online FormAll India
Important Dates
  • Notification Out : 04/02/2026
  • Admit Card : Notify Later
  • Prelims Exam Date : Available Soon
  • Admit Card : Notify Later
  • Mains Exam Date : Available Soon
  • Candidates are Advised to Verify the details on the Official Website.
Application Fees
  • Gen / OBC / EWS : 100/-
  • SC / ST / PH : 0/-
  • All Females : 0/-
  • Pay the Examination Fee Through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking/ Pay Offline Through E-Challan.

UPSC Civil Services 2026 Age Limits

Age Limits As On 01/08/2026
  • Minimum Age : 21 Years
  • Maximum Age : 32 Years
  • The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules

UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026 Total Post & Qualification

Post NameVacanciesQualification
UPSC Civil Service (IAS, IPS, etc.)933Graduation in any discipline from recognized university
  • Prelims Written Exam
  • Mains Written Exam
  • Interview (275 Marks)
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern

Negative Marking : 1/3rd; Exam Type : Objective Type
SubjectQuestionsMarksTime
General Studies10020002 Hours
CSAT (Qualifying)8020002 Hours
Total180400
Exam Type : Subjective Type; Each Paper Duration : 03 Hours
SubjectMarks
Language-I (Qualifying)300
English (Qualifying)300
Essay250
General Studies-I250
General Studies-II250
General Studies-III250
General Studies-IV250
Optional Subject-I250
Optional Subject-II250

Apply Online for UPSC CSE 2026

  • Visit the official UPSC website.
  • Click on Online Application for Various Examinations.
  • Select Civil Services Examination 2026.
  • Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
  • Fill personal, educational and communication details.
  • Upload photo, signature and required documents.
  • Pay application fee via online mode (UPI/Debit/Credit/Net Banking).
  • Submit the form and download confirmation page.
  • Take a printout for future reference.
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Q1. Who can apply for UPSC CSE 2026?

Any graduate candidate aged between 21–32 years can apply.

Q2. How many stages are in UPSC exam?

Three stages — Prelims, Mains and Personality Test (Interview).

Q3. Is final year student eligible?

Yes, final year appearing candidates can apply for Prelims.

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