🎯 UPSC📍 All India✓ Verified Notice

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 (CSE 2026)

Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advt No: No. 05/2026-CSP

Quick Summary: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 for recruitment to various Group 'A' and Group 'B' services under the Government of India, including IAS, IPS, IFS, and other allied services. This examination comprises three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Interview. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules. The online application process starts on February 19, 2026, and concludes on March 21, 2026.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date	N/A
Apply Start Date	19/02/2026
Apply Last Date	21/03/2026
Exam Date	24/05/2026

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC	₹100
SC / ST	Free
Female	Free

🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.

Age Limits: 21 to 32 years.

⚡ Selection Process

1Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

2Main Examination (Written)

3Interview (Personality Test)

📎 Required Documents

Matriculation/10th Class Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
Bachelor's Degree Certificate and Marksheets
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, if applicable)
Passport Size Photograph (as per specifications)
Scanned Signature (as per specifications)
Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.)

✍️ How to Apply Online

Interested candidates must apply online through the UPSC's official website 'upsconline.nic.in'. Applicants are required to fill in the Part-I Registration which includes basic details and then proceed to Part-II Registration to upload photograph, signature, select examination centre, and pay the examination fee. Detailed instructions are available in the official notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the age limit for UPSC CSE 2026?

Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 1st August 2026 (i.e., candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1994 and not later than 1st August 2005). Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen candidates as per government norms.

Can final year students apply for UPSC CSE 2026?

Yes, candidates who are appearing in their final year degree examination are eligible to apply, provided they produce proof of passing the examination along with the application for the Main Examination.

What is the structure of the UPSC Civil Services Examination?

The examination consists of three progressive stages: (i) Preliminary Examination (objective type, qualifying in nature), (ii) Main Examination (written, descriptive type), and (iii) Interview (Personality Test). Marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview determine the final merit list.