| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 04 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 February 2026 |
| UPSC Prelims Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| UPSC Mains Exam Date | September 2026 |
| Interview / Personality Test | 2027 |
| Final Result | 2027 |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University
किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से स्नातक डिग्री |
| Age Limit |
Minimum: 21 Years
Maximum: 32 Years (as on 01 August 2026) |
| Age Relaxation | OBC: 3 Years | SC/ST: 5 Years | PwBD: As per rules |
| Nationality |
Indian Citizen for IAS / IPS
As per UPSC rules for IFS |
| Number of Attempts | General: 6 | OBC: 9 | SC/ST: Unlimited (within age limit) |
| Service | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | To be notified |
| Indian Foreign Service (IFS) | To be notified |
| Indian Police Service (IPS) | To be notified |
| Other Central Services (Group A & B) | To be notified |
| Total Vacancies | 933 Posts |
Exact service-wise vacancy distribution will be updated after UPSC detailed notice.
| Stage | Syllabus Details |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination |
General Studies Paper I (History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment, Current Affairs)
CSAT (Comprehension, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude – Qualifying) |
| Main Examination |
Essay Paper
General Studies I – IV Optional Subject Paper I & II |
| Interview | Personality Test (Leadership, Decision Making, Integrity, Awareness) |
| Stage | Nature of Exam | Marks Considered |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Objective Type (MCQ) | Only GS Paper I for Merit |
| Mains | Descriptive / Written | Merit Counted |
| Interview | Personality Test | Final Merit |
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Step 1 |
Visit the official UPSC online portal
Website: https://upsconline.nic.in |
| Step 2 |
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
पहले OTR रजिस्ट्रेशन करना अनिवार्य है |
| Step 3 | Login and select Civil Services (IAS / IFS) Examination 2026 |
| Step 4 | Fill personal details, educational qualification & service preferences carefully |
| Step 5 | Upload photograph, signature & required documents |
| Step 6 | Pay application fee (if applicable) and submit the form |
| Step 7 | Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference |
| Exam Stage | Admit Card Status |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | To be released before exam (June 2026) |
| Main Examination | To be released before Mains exam |
| Interview | Issued to shortlisted candidates only |
Candidates can download the UPSC Admit Card using OTR ID / Registration Number / Date of Birth.
| Exam Stage | Answer Key Status |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Released after completion of entire exam cycle |
| Main Examination | Released after final result declaration |
🔎 UPSC releases official answer keys only after final results. Unofficial answer keys may be released by coaching institutes.
| Stage | Result Status |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Result | To be declared after Prelims exam |
| Main Result | To be declared after Mains exam |
| Final Result | Declared after Interview (2027) |
All stage-wise Sarkari Result updates will be published on GovernmentNaukari.com.
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent passport size color photo |
| Signature | Scanned signature as per UPSC guidelines |
| Educational Certificate | Graduation Degree / Provisional Certificate |
| Photo ID Proof | Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport |
| Caste Certificate | SC / ST / OBC (if applicable) |
| EWS Certificate | For EWS category candidates |
| PwBD Certificate | Issued by competent authority (if applicable) |
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers for prestigious services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other Group A & B central services.
UPSC CSE recruits candidates for services including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and other allied central services.
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university. The age limit is 21 to 32 years for General category, with relaxation for reserved categories as per UPSC rules.
General: 6 Attempts
OBC: 9 Attempts
SC/ST: Unlimited Attempts (within age limit)
PwBD: As per category-wise rules
Yes, UPSC CSE is considered one of the toughest competitive exams in India due to its vast syllabus, multi-stage selection process and high competition. However, with proper strategy and consistent preparation, it is achievable.
The selection process consists of three stages:
1️⃣ Preliminary Examination (Objective)
2️⃣ Main Examination (Descriptive)
3️⃣ Interview / Personality Test
Yes. In Prelims, CSAT (Paper II) is qualifying in nature, while GS Paper I is considered for merit to shortlist candidates for Mains.
The UPSC Admit Card for Prelims will be released a few weeks before the examination on the official UPSC website. Candidates must download it online; no hard copy is sent.
UPSC declares results stage-wise. Prelims result is released first, followed by Mains and then the Final Result after the interview process.
Candidates can check all latest UPSC Civil Services 2026 updates, including Admit Card, Answer Key, Result and Notifications on GovernmentNaukari.com.
Yes. In Prelims, there is negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer in objective-type questions.
Yes. Final-year or appearing candidates can apply for UPSC CSE Prelims, but they must produce proof of graduation before the Main Examination.
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