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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