The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Notification for 933 vacancies across prestigious Group A and Group B services.
The online application process has started from 4th February 2026, and the last date to apply is 24th February 2026 (6:00 PM).
This nationwide recruitment aims to select candidates for services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and several other central services.
Key dates to remember – UPSC CSE 2026
| Notification Release | 4th February 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 4th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th February 2026 (18:00) |
| UPSC Prelims 2026 | 24th May 2026 |
| UPSC Mains 2026 | 21st August 2026 |
| Interview / Personality Test | To be announced |
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Download Official Notification (PDF):Click here
Apply Online: https://upsconline.gov.in
Out of the total 933 vacancies in 2026, 33 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
- Blindness & Low Vision – 7
- Deaf & Hard of Hearing – 11
- Locomotor Disability – 8
- Multiple Disabilities – 7
Eligibility Criteria – UPSC CSE 2026
1. Nationality
- For IAS, IPS, IFS – Must be a Citizen of India.
- For other services – Indian citizen / subject of Nepal / Bhutan / Tibetan refugee (before 1 Jan 1962) / Person of Indian Origin from specified countries.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 32 years (as on 1st August 2026)
3. Age Relaxation
- OBC – 3 years
- SC/ST – 5 years
- PwBD – 10 years
4. Number of Attempts
- General – 6
- OBC – 9
- SC/ST – Unlimited
- PwBD – 9
5. Educational Qualification
Graduate degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification under UGC Act, 1956.
UPSC CSE 2026 Selection Process
The examination is conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- Main Examination (Written)
- Personality Test / Interview – 275 Marks
How to Apply Online for UPSC CSE 2026
Candidates must apply through the official UPSC portal using the One Time Registration (OTR) system.
Steps to Apply
Step 1: Visit https://upsconline.gov.in
Step 2: Click on OTR Registration
Step 3: Fill personal, educational & contact details
Step 4: Upload photograph & signature
Step 5: Pay application fee via online mode
Step 6: Review and submit before 24 Feb 2026
Posts Offered Through UPSC CSE 2026
Group A Services
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IT & Customs)
- Indian Audit & Accounts Service
- Indian Corporate Law Service
- Indian Defence Accounts Service
- Indian Information Service
- Indian Railway Management Service
- Indian Trade Service
Group B Services
- DANICS
- DANIPS
- Pondicherry Civil Service
- Pondicherry Police Service
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service
