UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Notification Out
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 15/10/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 05/11/2026 (06:00 PM)
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 05/11/2026
- Correction Window Date: 06 – 12 November 2026
- Pre Exam Date: 24/05/2026
- Admit Card Available: Before Exam
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- (Nil)
- All Category Female: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or State Bank of India (SBI) E-Challan Fee Mode.
UPSC CSE 2026: Age Limit as on 01/08/2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Age Relaxation: Extra age relaxation as per UPSC Civil Services 2026 Examination Rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwBD: 10 Years).
| Exam Name | Total Posts | UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 | 1,056 Posts |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. Final Year / Appearing candidates are also eligible to apply for Preliminary exam. For more detailed eligibility, check the official notification. |
| Participating All India & Central Services | |
|---|---|
| Group ‘A’ Services: | Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS IT/Customs), Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS), Indian Postal Service. |
| Group ‘B’ Services: | Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS), Delhi Police & Islands Police Service (DANIPS), Pondicherry Civil Service. |
How to Fill UPSC Civil Services Online Form 2026
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) requires One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the application form.
- Visit the official portal upsconline.nic.in and complete your OTR if not registered previously.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete notification before applying for UPSC Civil Services 2026.
- Kindly check and collect all documents: Eligibility Proof, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Scan required documents: Photo, Signature, Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / PAN Card).
- Before submitting the application form, check the preview and all columns carefully.
- Pay the required application fee (if applicable). Forms without fee payment will be rejected.
- Take a printout of the final submitted online application form for future reference.
Useful Important Direct Links
| Apply Online (OTR Registration) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 | Check Calendar |
| Join Telegram Channel for Alerts | Join Telegram |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Quick answers and important guidance for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Notification Out
Candidates can review the full schedule in the Important Dates section on this page. We strongly recommend completing registration and fee payment well before the last date to avoid server slowdowns.
Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualifications and age limits specified in the official notification. Category-based age relaxations apply for OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.
Eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official commission portal via the direct "Apply Online" link in our Useful Direct Links table, completing registration, uploading documents, and paying the fee.
The official recruitment notification PDF and syllabus can be downloaded directly from the Important Links table on ExamSir.