UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: notification released for approx. 933 posts. Apply online at upsconline.nic.in before 24 February 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees & dates.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 to recruit candidates for prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS and other Central Services. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online till 24 February 2026.
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
Job Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination Name
Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Advertisement No.
05/2026-CSE
Total Vacancies
Approx. 933 Posts
Application Mode
Online
Online Start Date
04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply
24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
Official Website
upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in
Post Details
Service Name
Posts
IAS, IPS, IFS & Allied Services
Approx. 933
Major Services include IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, Indian Railway Management Service, DANICS, DANIPS and others.
Eligibility & Educational Qualification
Candidate must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized university.
Final year students are also eligible (subject to conditions).
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age
21 Years
Maximum Age
32 Years
Date of Birth Range
02 Aug 1994 – 01 Aug 2005
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
PwBD: up to 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Number of Attempts
Category
Attempts
General / EWS
6
OBC
9
SC / ST
Unlimited
PwBD
As per category
Application Fees
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Female
Nil
Fee to be paid online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
04 February 2026
Online Application Start
04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply
24 February 2026
CSE Preliminary Exam
24 May 2026
Selection Process & Syllabus
Selection Stages
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Main Examination (Written)
Interview / Personality Test
Exam Pattern Overview
Prelims: 2 Papers (200 Marks each)
Mains: 9 Papers (1750 Marks)
Interview: 275 Marks
Total Marks: 2025
How to Apply
Visit the official website upsconline.nic.in
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
Fill the Civil Services Examination 2026 application form
Candidates are strongly advised to read the official UPSC CSE 2026 notification carefully before applying. Apply only through the official UPSC online portal.
