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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification for recruitment to approximately 933 vacancies across prestigious services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Central Group A & Group B Services.

Graduate candidates who aspire to serve in India’s top administrative roles can now apply online through the official UPSC portal. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test.

UPSC CSE 2026 – Key Highlights

Details Information
Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Total Vacancies Approx. 933
Post Type Group A & Group B Services
Services Included IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, IAAS, DANICS, DANIPS & Others
Qualification Graduate Degree (Any Discipline)
Age Limit 21–32 Years (as on 01-08-2026)
Selection Process Prelims, Mains, Interview
Apply Mode Online
Application Start Date 04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
Official Website www.upsc.gov.in

UPSC CSE 2026 Vacancy Details

Service Category Posts
All India Services IAS / IPS / IFS
Central Services Group A IRS, IRMS, IDAS, IPoS, etc.
Central Services Group B DANICS, DANIPS, AFHQ Civil Service
Total Vacancies 933 (Approx.)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Candidate must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years

  • Maximum Age: 32 Years

Age Relaxation

  • SC / ST: 5 Years

  • OBC: 3 Years

  • PwBD: Up to 10 Years

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Women Nil

Selection Process

  1. Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Objective)

  2. Civil Services Main Examination (Written)

  3. Interview / Personality Test

  4. Document Verification

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Release 04 February 2026
Online Application Start 04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date 24 May 2026

UPSC CSE 2026 – Preliminary Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Examination is a screening test. Marks are not counted in the final merit list.

Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper I General Studies 200 2 Hours
Paper II CSAT 200 2 Hours

Prelims Key Rules

  • Objective-type questions (MCQs)

  • CSAT is qualifying (33% minimum)

  • Negative marking: 1/3rd marks deducted

  • No penalty for unanswered questions

UPSC CSE 2026 – Main Examination Pattern

Paper Subject Marks Nature
Paper A Indian Language 300 Qualifying
Paper B English 300 Qualifying
Paper I Essay 250 Merit
Paper II GS I 250 Merit
Paper III GS II 250 Merit
Paper IV GS III 250 Merit
Paper V GS IV (Ethics) 250 Merit
Paper VI Optional Subject – I 250 Merit
Paper VII Optional Subject – II 250 Merit

Written Exam Total: 1750 Marks

Interview / Personality Test

Stage Marks
Interview / Personality Test 275

Final Merit Calculation

  • Written Exam: 1750 Marks

  • Interview: 275 Marks

  • Total: 2025 Marks

Important Notes

  • Prelims marks are only for qualification

  • Final merit is based on Mains + Interview

  • Negative marking applies only in Prelims

  • Qualifying both language papers is mandatory

How to Apply for UPSC CSE 2026

  1. Visit upsconline.nic.in

  2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)

  3. Fill the Civil Services Examination 2026 form

  4. Upload photo, signature, and documents

  5. Pay application fee (if applicable)

  6. Submit the form before 24 February 2026

Important Links

  • Apply Online: Click Here

  • Official Notification PDF: Click Here

  • UPSC Official Website: Click Here

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