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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.

UPSC CSE Notification 2026
Union Public Service Commission

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Overview
Conducting AuthorityUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination NameCivil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
ServicesIAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & other Group A & B Services
Notification Release Date14 January 2026
Application Start Date14 January 2026
Last Date to Apply03 February 2026
Preliminary Exam Date24 May 2026 (Sunday)
Mains Exam DateFrom 21 August 2026
Exam ModeOffline (Pen & Paper)
Selection StagesPrelims → Mains → Interview
Eligibility Criteria
NationalityIndian
Age Limit21 to 32 years (General)
Age RelaxationOBC: 3 yrs | SC/ST: 5 yrs | PwBD: 10 yrs
Educational QualificationBachelor’s Degree from a recognised university
Number of AttemptsGeneral/EWS: 6 | OBC: 9 | SC/ST: Unlimited (Age limit applies)
Final-year graduation students are eligible to apply provisionally.
Application Process & Fee
  1. Visit the UPSC official website
  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
  3. Select Civil Services Examination 2026
  4. Fill application form & upload documents
  5. Pay application fee (if applicable)
  6. Submit & download confirmation page
Application Fee (Male)₹100 (General / OBC / EWS)
Fee ExemptionSC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates
Payment ModeOnline
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
Preliminary ExamObjective, 2 Papers (GS & CSAT – Qualifying)
Mains ExamDescriptive, 9 Papers – 1750 Marks
InterviewPersonality Test – 275 Marks
Final MeritMains + Interview (2025 Marks)
Note: One-third negative marking applies in Prelims.
Documents Required for Application
  • Recent Photograph
  • Scanned Signature
  • Photo ID Proof
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Graduation Certificate / Provisional Degree
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
Important Links
UPSC Official WebsiteClick Here
Online Application PortalClick Here
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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