UPSC CSE Notification 2026 | |||
| UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Overview | |||
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | ||
| Examination Name | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 | ||
| Services | IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & other Group A & B Services | ||
| Notification Release Date | 14 January 2026 | ||
| Application Start Date | 14 January 2026 | ||
| Last Date to Apply | 03 February 2026 | ||
| Preliminary Exam Date | 24 May 2026 (Sunday) | ||
| Mains Exam Date | From 21 August 2026 | ||
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) | ||
| Selection Stages | Prelims → Mains → Interview | ||
| Eligibility Criteria | |||
| Nationality | Indian | ||
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years (General) | ||
| Age Relaxation | OBC: 3 yrs | SC/ST: 5 yrs | PwBD: 10 yrs | ||
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university | ||
| Number of Attempts | General/EWS: 6 | OBC: 9 | SC/ST: Unlimited (Age limit applies) | ||
| Final-year graduation students are eligible to apply provisionally. | |||
| Application Process & Fee | |||
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| Application Fee (Male) | ₹100 (General / OBC / EWS) | ||
| Fee Exemption | SC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates | ||
| Payment Mode | Online | ||
| Exam Pattern & Selection Process | |||
| Preliminary Exam | Objective, 2 Papers (GS & CSAT – Qualifying) | ||
| Mains Exam | Descriptive, 9 Papers – 1750 Marks | ||
| Interview | Personality Test – 275 Marks | ||
| Final Merit | Mains + Interview (2025 Marks) | ||
| Note: One-third negative marking applies in Prelims. | |||
| Documents Required for Application | |||
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| Important Links | |||
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here | ||
| Online Application Portal | Click Here Active from 14 Jan | ||
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| Homepage | Click Here | ||
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – UPSC CSE 2026 | |||
| Q1: When will UPSC CSE Notification 2026 be released? A: On 14 January 2026. | |||
| Q2: What is the last date to apply? A: 03 February 2026. | |||
| Q3: What is the age limit for General category? A: 21–32 years as on 1 August 2026. | |||
| Q4: Can final-year students apply? A: Yes, provisionally. | |||
| Q5: When is the Preliminary Examination? A: 24 May 2026. | |||
UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Link: Apply Online for IAS, IPS, IFS
Post Date :February 1, 2026
Author :Abdh
Post Summary : The Union Public Service Commission will publish the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Notification 2026 on 14 January 2026. The notice will be the formal start of the recruitment of such prestigious services as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Group A and Group B central services. According to the annual calendar on the examination of civil services, the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 will take place on 24 May 2026, and the Main Examination will start on 21 August 2026. The online application portal will stay open 14 January to 03 February 2026 using the official application portal.

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