UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Official Notification Out | ResultTimes
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Updated: 09 Feb 2026
Quick Overview
| Last Date | 24 Feb 2026 |
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026. Through this exam candidates will be recruited for IAS, IPS, IFS and other prestigious Group A & B services. Interested candidates can apply online before the last date.
Apply Online Now📌 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before exam (online only) |
📊 Vacancy Details
- Total Expected Vacancies: 933 Posts (Approx.)
- 33 posts reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Reservation available for SC / ST / OBC / EWS categories
🏛 Services Included
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IT & Customs)
- Indian Postal Service
- Indian Railway Management Services
- And many other Central Group A & B services
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from recognized university
- Final year students can apply
Age Limit (as on 1 Aug 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 21 – 32 Years |
| OBC | 35 Years |
| SC/ST | 37 Years |
| PwBD | Up to 42 Years |
🔢 Number of Attempts
| Category | Attempts |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 6 |
| OBC | 9 |
| SC/ST | Unlimited (within age limit) |
| PwBD | 9 / Unlimited for SC/ST |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 (Prelims) + ₹200 (Mains) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Exempted |
📝 Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (Objective – Screening)
- Main Exam (Written – 9 Papers)
- Interview / Personality Test
⚠ Important Instructions
- Apply online only via upsconline.nic.in
- No correction after submission
- Mobile phones strictly banned in exam hall
- Face authentication at exam centre
- Negative marking in prelims
🌍 Exam Centres
Exam will be conducted across major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal, Ranchi, Raipur, etc.
📌 How to Apply
- Visit UPSC Online portal
- Create account & get URN
- Fill Common Application Form
- Upload photo, signature
- Select exam centre & pay fee
- Submit application
🔗 Useful Links
Apply Online | Download Notification PDF
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