UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
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UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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About the role
The Union Public Service Commission has officially opened registration for the Civil Services Examination 2026 across 933 administrative and police vacancies. Through this recruitment exercise, selected candidates join prestigious central cadres, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, and Indian Revenue Service, along with various Group A and Group B postings. Graduates from recognized Indian universities holding a bachelor degree in any discipline are eligible to take part. The commission seeks disciplined aspirants with analytical aptitude, ethical grounding, and sound decision-making capabilities suited for district administration and national governance. Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age, with statutory age relaxations provided for backward classes, scheduled communities, and benchmark disability groups. The selection process evaluates foundational knowledge, essay writing, optional subject mastery, and administrative temperament. Interested candidates should review the official notification thoroughly and submit their online forms through the commission's recruitment portal before the closing deadline.
Highlights
- Direct central recruitment for 933 vacancies across IAS, IPS, IFS, and Allied Services
- Includes 33 vacancies reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities
- Open to graduates across arts, science, commerce, and engineering disciplines
- One-Time Registration (OTR) mandatory on the UPSC portal prior to submission
- Posting across central ministries, union territories, and state cadres
Selection process
- 1Preliminary Examination (Objective Type: GS Paper I and CSAT Paper II)
- 2Main Examination (Descriptive Written Test: 9 Papers)
- 3Personality Test / Board Interview at Dholpur House, New Delhi
- 4Document Verification and Medical Examination
How to apply
- 1Visit the official commission portal at upsconline.nic.in and register under the One-Time Registration (OTR) module.
- 2Log in using your registered credentials and open the Civil Services Examination 2026 application link.
- 3Fill out basic personal information, educational qualifications, and preferred preliminary examination centre.
- 4Upload scanned passport photographs, signature, and government-issued photo identity proof per stated specifications.
- 5Pay the ₹100 registration fee through net banking, debit card, or UPI, then submit and save the confirmation PDF.
Important dates
- Notification Issued14 Oct 2026
- Online Registration Opens14 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Apply03 Nov 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment03 Nov 2026
- Preliminary Examination Date24 Jan 2027
- Main Examination Window21 May 2027
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply03 Nov 2026
- Fee payment last date03 Nov 2026
- Preliminary Examination Date24 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum qualification required for UPSC CSE 2026?
Applicants need a graduation degree in any stream from a university incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India. Final-year degree students can also sit for the preliminary stage, provided they submit proof of passing before entering the main exam stage.
What is the age criteria and relaxation limit for candidates?
Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on the official cut-off date. Upper age relaxations apply up to 5 years for SC or ST applicants, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for persons with benchmark physical disabilities.
How many attempts are allowed for the Civil Services Examination?
General category candidates can attempt the examination up to 6 times. Candidates belonging to the OBC category receive 9 attempts, while SC and ST candidates have no restriction on the number of attempts within the eligible age limits. PwBD candidates in General and OBC categories receive 9 attempts.
What is the application fee for UPSC Civil Services 2026?
Male candidates in General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay an application fee of ₹100. Female candidates from all backgrounds along with SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability categories are completely exempt from paying any registration fee.
What are the stages involved in the UPSC selection process?
The selection routine comprises two objective papers in the Civil Services Preliminary examination, followed by nine descriptive papers in the Civil Services Main examination. Candidates who meet the qualifying cut-off in Mains are called for a final personality test and board interview in New Delhi.