UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
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UPSC has released the notification for Civil Services Examination 2026. Interested candidates can apply online.
🏢 Job Overview & Organization Details
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission () |
| Advt No. |
05/2026-CSP
Official advertisement number |
| Total Vacancies |
1050
Approximate seats across all services |
| Salary Scale | ₹56100 - ₹250000 (Approx.) |
| Job Location | Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069 (India) |
📅 Important Recruitment Dates
| Event / Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 01 Feb 2026 |
| Rescheduled Start Date | 05 Feb 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 01 Mar 2026 |
| Rescheduled Last Date | 05 Mar 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 10 May 2026 |
| Final Result Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 25 May 2026 |
| Prelims Result Date | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Mains Result Date | 10 Dec 2026 |
| Interview Date | 15 Feb 2026 |
| DPA Submission |
10 Jul 2026
Detailed Application Form submission starts |
Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. | ||||
| Work Experience | None Required | ||||
| Age Limits Details |
General / UR: 21-32 Years
OBC Candidates: 21-35 Years
EWS Candidates: 21-32 Years
SC Candidates: 21-37 Years
ST Candidates: 21-37 Years
PwBD Candidates: 21-42 Years
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| Age Relaxation Info | Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules. | ||||
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian | ||||
| Domicile Requirements | All India | ||||
| Other Eligibility Parameters |
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| Eligibility Notes | Candidates must be of sound health. |
💳 Application Fees
| General / UR | 100 |
| OBC | 100 |
| EWS | 100 |
| SC | Free |
| ST | Free |
| PwBD | Free |
| Female Candidates |
Free
All female candidates are exempted from fee |
Fee notes: Fee can be paid online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards.
📈 Cutoff Details
| General / UR | 85-90 |
| OBC | 80-85 |
| EWS | 78-83 |
| SC | 70-75 |
| ST | 68-72 |
| PwBD-1 |
50-55
Orthopedically handicapped |
Cutoff notes: Cutoff is out of 200 marks for CSAT Paper-I.
💼 Vacancy Breakup Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Description / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 180 | Top civil service cadre |
| Indian Police Service (IPS) | 150 | Law enforcement leadership |
| Indian Foreign Service (IFS) | 30 | Diplomatic service of India |
🎯 Selection Process Stages
- Step 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Step 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type)
- Step 3: Personality Test / Interview
✍️ How to Apply Steps
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Step 1: Visit upsconline.nic.in and click on OTR (One Time Registration).
Register your profile details. -
Step 2: Fill up Part-I of the registration form.
Enter personal and qualification details. -
Step 3: Pay the application fee and upload photo/signature.
Ensure files are in specified size and format. -
Step 4: Select exam center and submit Part-II.
Take print out of final submission form.
🔗 Quick Action Links Table
| Link Description | Action Link |
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| Apply Online (Part-I & Part-II) | Click Here → |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here → |
| Download Detailed CSE Syllabus | Click Here → |
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Previous Year Question Papers
Download past papers |
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Note: Please read notification carefully before applying.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for UPSC CSE?
21 to 32 years for General category, with relaxations for other categories.
Is there any negative marking in Prelims?
Yes, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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