UPSC CSE 2026 Notification—Apply Online for 933 Civil Services Examination Vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 to recruit candidates for prestigious services, including IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Central Group A & B Services. Candidates with a graduate degree in any discipline are eligible to apply. The online application process starts on 04 February 2026 and closes on 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM). Selection will be based on the preliminary and main examinations and the interview.
📌 UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 |
| Post Type | Group A & Group B Services |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 933 |
| Services Covered | IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & Other Central Services |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree (Any Discipline) |
| Age Limit | 21–32 Years (as on 01-08-2026) |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Apply Start Date | 04-02-2026 |
| Last Date | 24-02-2026 (6 PM) |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Service Category | Posts |
| All India Services (IAS / IPS / IFS) | Included in Total |
| Central Services Group A | Included in Total |
| Central Services Group B | Included in Total |
| Total | 933 (Approx.) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate Degree from recognized University
- Final-year students may apply (subject to proof later)
- The degree can be in any discipline
- Must meet nationality conditions as per UPSC rules
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- SC/ST: 5 Years Relaxation
- OBC: 3 Years Relaxation
- PwBD: Up to 10 Years Relaxation
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release: 04-02-2026
- Application Start: 04-02-2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24-02-2026 (6 PM)
- Preliminary Exam Date: 24-05-2026
📝 Selection Process
- Civil Services Preliminary Examination
- Civil Services Main Examination
- Interview/Personality Test
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
📘 Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | CSAT | 200 | 2 Hours |
- Both papers are objective type
- CSAT is qualifying (33% minimum)
- Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
- Prelims marks not counted in final merit
📗 Main Exam Structure
- Total Papers: 9
- Qualifying Papers: 2 (Language & English)
- Merit Papers: 7
- Written Marks: 1750
- Interview: 275 Marks
- Total Merit Marks: 2025
🚀 How to Apply
- Visit upsconline.nic.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Select Civil Services Examination 2026
- Fill out the application form
- Upload photo & signature
- Pay fee if applicable
- Submit before the deadline.
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