UPSCApply Online ActiveFeatured RecruitmentNotice Date: 2026-02-14Verified: 12 Oct 2026
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Official Notification
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the official notification for the prestigious Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 for recruitment to 1,105 vacancies across Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other premier central services.
Total Openings
1,105 Posts
Application Deadline
2026-03-05
Examination Date
May 24, 2026 (Prelims GS & CSAT)
Application Fee
₹100 (Online via Net Banking / Cards / UPI)
Important Highlights & Notice Summary
- 1,105 Total Vacancies announced across Group A and Group B central cadres
- Prelims scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026 across 73 designated exam centres
- One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory on upsconline.nic.in before filling application
- Negative marking of 1/3rd (0.66 marks) applies in GS Paper 1; CSAT Paper 2 is qualifying at 33%
- Correction window will open for 7 days post application closure
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | February 14, 2026 | Completed |
| Online Application Window Opens | February 14, 2026 | Completed |
| Online Application Last Date (6:00 PM) | March 05, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| OTR Application Correction Window | March 06 - 12, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| E-Admit Card Release Date | May 10, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| Preliminary Examination (GS + CSAT) | May 24, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| CSE Mains Examination (5 Days) | September 18, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
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Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian University
Age Limit Criteria
21 to 32 years as of 1st August 2026 (Relaxation: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs, PwBD 10 yrs)
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Selection Process & Examination Stages
Stage 1
Preliminary Examination (Objective OMR)
2 Papers (GS-1 200 Marks + CSAT 200 Marks)
Stage 2
Civil Services Mains Examination (Descriptive Written)
9 Papers (1750 Total Marks)
Stage 3
Personality Test / Interview
Dholpur House Board (275 Marks)
Application Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS Candidates
₹100 (Online via Net Banking / Cards / UPI)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates
NIL (100% Fee Exemption for Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates)
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