UPSC 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the UPSC 2026 notification on 4th February 2026. So get set ready and gear up your ongoing preparation. UPSC is a dream to be fulfilled for many aspirants. Nation wide many aspirants are waiting to give the UPSC 2026 Exam (Prelims & Mains) and get the success after their hard-core practice.
The Union Public Service Commission has published the UPSC Notification PDF and now the application window has opened for the UPSC 2026 registration. The notification has released by the UPSC on 4th Feb 2026. The recruitment drive is meant for 933 civil service positions. Most probably the UPSC 2026 Prelims Exam is all set to happen in May 24, 2026 and the UPSC 2026 Mains examination will be start on 21st August, 2026.
UPSC 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Examination |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Official Websites | upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Papers | Prelims (2), Mains (9), Interview |
| Languages | English & Hindi |
UPSC CSE & IFS 2026 Notification PDF
On 15th May, 2025, UPSC has already released its UPSC calendar 2026 in its official website. The candidates who are preparing seriously they are aware about the pattern and the dates. They can download the calendar and remember the schedule. As per the UPSC Notification PDF 2026, the aspirants can start applying from 4th February onwards. Within the deadline which is 24.02.2026, the candidates have to finish the UPSC application process.
UPSC 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Releasing date | 04.02.2026 |
| Starting date of registration process | 04.02.2026 |
| Last date to apply or Deadline | 24.02.2026 |
| Publication of the Admit card | TBA |
| Prelims Examination date | 24.05.2026 |
| Mains Examination Date | 21.08.2026 |
| Result publication | To be announced |
| Interview Date | Not yet declared |
Civil Services Exam Eligibility 2026
There are certain eligibility criteria to be fulfilled by the candidates if they want to apply.
- The candidates must have the citizen of India, if they want to opt for the services like IAS, IPS and IFS under UPSC. For other services, the candidates can belong to Nepal or Bhutan, or might have be a Tibetan refugee or a PIO etc.
- The age limit for applying the post is 21 to 32 years for General and EWS candidates. It is 21 to 35 years for OBC candidates, 21 to 37 years for candidates belong to SC/ST and 42 years maximum for PwBD candidates.
- The candidates must have completed their Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any kind of discipline. If anyone is studying and still in the final year, they are also eligible to apply for Prelims examination and later on he/she can provide the proof of passing the examination before the Mains Examination.
- The candidates are bounded by number of attempts. The applicants of General or EWS category can give the examination 6 times while there are 9 attempts for OBC/PWD candidates. There is no such limitation for the SC/ST aspirants. Remember that, filling up the form doesn’t count as an attempt until you have appeared in the examination hall for at least one paper.
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How to Apply for UPSC 2026?
- The candidates need to visit the official website which is www.upsc.gov.in.
- If someone is applying for the first time then they need to register at first. So candidates have to create a new account by putting necessary credentials.
- After logging in fill up the UPSC form 2026 by putting personal, educational and other necessary information.
- Upload required documents as asked like your photo, signature, thumb impression etc.
- Then review the application form and pay the fee. Then submit.
- Keep a copy for future use.
Important Instruction for Student shown in below Image
Application Fees for UPSC Examination 2026
The candidates has to pay ₹100 if they are belong to General, EWS and OBC category. There is no fees for the candidates of the reserved categories like SC/ST/PWD and Female candidates. The candidates have to pay the fee via Online or via SBI Challan, if they want to pay offline.
Stages of UPSC Exam 2026
There are three stages in the examination:
UPSC Preliminary Examination 2026
- UPSC Preliminary Examination 2026: This is the gateway of the whole examination process. Qualifying in nature.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Nature |
| Paper I | General Studies (GS) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours | 1/3 (0.66 marks) | Merit (for Mains cutoff) |
| Paper II | CSAT (Aptitude) | 80 | 200 | 2 Hours | 1/3 (0.83 marks) | Qualifying (Min 33%) |
UPSC Mains Exam 2026
- UPSC Mains Examination: After qualifying the prelims, the candidates can opt for Mains. There are 9descriptive paper and out of which 7 are counted.
UPSC Interview 2026
- Interview: The candidates who will qualify the mains exam, can go through the interview process. It contains 275 marks. To know the personality, mental IQ and patience, this exam is taken.
The candidates will be evaluated on the ground of marks secured in the Mains Examination and personality Test.
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UPSC Exam Centres 2026
| Official Website – https://upsc.gov.in/exams-related-info/exam-notification |
FAQs
What is the age limit for UPSC 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum limit of age is dependent. All the rules should be checked by students.
What is the number of attempts in UPSC 2026?
The endeavors are relied on the category of the candidate. Students of general category are limited in terms of attempts. Extra attempts are provided to categories that are reserved.
What are the procedures of the UPSC 2026 selection?
There are three stages. Prelims is the first stage. Mains is the second stage. The last stage is the Interview.
What are the UPSCE 2026 Vacancies and Scope?
The UPSC has announced about 933 vacancies in the Civil Services Examination 2026 which involves appointment to such services as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other Group A and Group B central government jobs.
What is UPSC 2026 Eligibility?
Education qualification: Degree in a recognised university or equivalent.
Age restriction and attempts: According to the official notification.
Application fee: Payable online according to category of the candidate.
When will be UPSC 2026 Admit Card released?
A few days before the exam, the admit card of UPSC 2026 will be published on the official site. Admit card contains such information as exam centre, time, and instructions.
What is the UPSC 2026 Result Date?
The result of UPSC 2026 will be announced in the form of Prelims, Mains, and Final. On the official site, students would be able to check the result by entering their information.
