The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026. A total of 933 vacancies are expected to be filled through this examination for prestigious services like the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS). The online application process has started on 04 February 2026 and will remain open until 24 February 2026 (06:00 PM). The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 24 May 2026. Interested candidates can apply online via the official portal upsconline.nic.in. You can apply for this post check now and you are eligible for the post so apply for the post.
UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026Outline :
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Board Name |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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Post Name |
Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 |
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Total Vacancy |
Approx. 933 Posts |
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Application Dates |
04/02/2026 to 24/02/2026 |
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Prelims Exam Date |
24 May 2026 |
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Official Website |
upsc.gov.in | upsconline.nic.in |
Educational Qualification Details :
- Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized University.
- Candidates appearing for their final year examination can also apply provisionally.
- For More Details Read official notification.
Age Limit :
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Birth Date Range: Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02 August 1994 and not later than 01 August 2005.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years
- For More Details Visit official suite.
Application Fees :
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 100/-
- Female / SC / ST / PwBD: Exempted (Nil)
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI).
- For Accurate Fees Check Official Notification.
Selection Process :
The Civil Services Examination consists of two successive stages:
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination: Objective type (MCQ) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination.
- Paper I (General Studies) – 200 Marks
- Paper II (CSAT) – 200 Marks (Qualifying with 33%)
- Civil Services (Main) Examination: Written (Descriptive) and Interview/Personality Test.
- Written Exam: 9 Papers (Essay, GS I-IV, Optional I-II, English, Indian Language)
- Interview: 275 Marks
How to apply :
- Visit the official application portal: upsconline.nic.in.
- One Time Registration (OTR): Register yourself on the OTR platform if not done already.
- Fill Application: Login and fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) for CSE 2026.
- Upload Documents: Upload your Photograph, Signature, and Photo ID Card (Aadhaar recommended).
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee of ₹100 (if applicable).
- Submit: Review and submit the application. Take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates :
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Notification Release |
04 February 2026 |
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Application Start Date |
04 February 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
24 February 2026 (Till 06:00 PM) |
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Correction Window |
7 days after closing |
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Preliminary Exam Date |
24 May 2026 |
Important Links :
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Apply Online (Registration) |
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Notification PDF |
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Official Website |
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WhatsApp Channel |
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Telegram Channel |