UPSC Civil Services Notification out:
Candidates who are eligible and interested candidates apply on the official website: upsconline.nic.in, till 6 PM on February 24.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026. Candidates who are eligible and interested candidates apply through the official website: upsconline.nic.in, till 6 PM on February 24. A total of 933 vacancies will be filled with this Recruitment Process of Civil Services Examination.
The Notification contains mandatory details regarding application process, eligibility criteria, and examination schedule, from the Preliminary Examination to the Main Examination.
As per the official notification, the Preliminary Examination is to be conducted on May 24, 2026, while the Main Examination will begin on August 21, 2026.
Cut off Date for Age Eligibility
The cutoff date for age eligibility is August 1, 2026.
Application Fee
- Candidates who belong to the General, OBC, and EWS categories will have to pay an application fee of Rs. 100.
- Applicants from SC, ST, and Female categories are exempted from paying the fee.
- Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are also exempted from application fee payment.
Educational Qualification
To be eligible to appear for the examination, candidates must hold a graduate degree from Recognised University.
Age Limit
The age limit for candidates is 21 to 32 years, with age relaxation applicable as per Government rules.
Selection Process and Admit Card details
- The selection process comprises a preliminary examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
- Candidates who successfully registered for examination can download their e-admit card from the official website on the last working day preceding the examination.
- Candidates who want a change of scribe up to seven days before examination will be issued with an Admit Card three days before the examination date.
How to apply for UPSC CSE 2026?
- Visit the official website: Click here
- Complete the registration process
- Enter personal, educational, and communication details
- Upload the mandatory documents, photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page
Click here to Apply for UPSC CSE 2026
Exam Day Guidelines
- Candidates must reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes beg the start of each session as entry will not be allowed after that
- Carry the UPSC admit card, photographs along with a valid Government issued identity card, as mentioned on the admit card.