UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Apply Online, Exam Date, Selection Process
📢 UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination to recruit candidates for IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A & B services.
🎯 UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Important Dates
📍 Notification Release Date: January 14, 2026 (originally scheduled)
👉 HOWEVER, the notification release was postponed / delayed by UPSC for administrative reasons and revised release date is still awaited. �
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📍 Application Start Date:
👉 January 14, 2026 (expected to start with notification) �
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📍 Application Last Date:
👉 February 3, 2026 (as per official calendar) �
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📍 Prelims Exam Date:
👉 May 24, 2026 (Sunday) 🇮🇳 �
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📍 Mains Exam Dates:
👉 August 21–25, 2026 (approximately 5 days) 🇮🇳 �
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📍 Interview / Personality Test:
👉 Expected February–March 2027 (tentative) 🇮🇳 �
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📍 Final Result:
👉 Expected April 2027 (tentative) 🇮🇳 �
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🧠 Quick Summary of Key Dates
Stage
Date
Notification
Initially Jan 14, 2026 (postponed)
Apply Online Open
Jan 14, 2026 (expected)
Apply Online Close
Feb 3, 2026
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Any Degree from a recognized university
Age Limit:
General: 21 – 32 Years
OBC: 21 – 35 Years
SC/ST: 21 – 37 Years
Attempts:
General – 6
OBC – 9
SC/ST – Unlimited (within age limit)
🧾 Application Fee
General / OBC: ₹100
SC / ST / Female: No Fee
🧭 Selection Process (Most Important)
1️⃣ Preliminary Examination
Objective Type (MCQs)
General Studies + CSAT
Qualifying in nature
2️⃣ Mains Examination
Descriptive papers
Essay, GS Papers, Optional Subject
Marks considered for final merit
3️⃣ Interview / Personality Test
Conducted by UPSC board
Tests leadership, communication & decision-making
🏆 Posts Under UPSC CSE
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
IRS, IAAS, IDAS & other central services
🌐 How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Visit official website
👉 https://www.upsc.gov.in
2️⃣ Click Civil Services Examination → Apply Online
3️⃣ Complete Part I & Part II registration
4️⃣ Upload photo & signature
5️⃣ Pay fee & submit application
6️⃣ Download application PDF
📌 Required Documents
Degree Certificate
Aadhaar / ID Proof
Passport size photo
Signature
Category certificate (if applicable)
🔔 Important Note
UPSC notification is released once a year
Apply only through official website
Start preparation early for better success
Prelims Exam
May 24, 2026
Mains Exam
Aug 21–25, 2026
Interview
Feb–Mar 2027 (expected)
Final Result
Apr 2027 (expected)
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