Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the 2026 Civil Services Examination, offering approximately 933 vacancies across Group A and Group B services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and others. Candidates with a graduate degree and aged 21–32 years (as of 1 August 2026) can apply online between 4 February and 24 February 2026. The selection process includes a preliminary objective exam, a written main exam, and an interview. Application fees are Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS categories and nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.
Key Details
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Qualification
- Graduate Degree (Any Discipline)
- Vacancies
- 933
- Posted
- 04 February 2026
- Last date to apply
- 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
Important Dates
| notification_release_date | 04 February 2026 |
| application_start_date | 04 February 2026 |
| application_last_date | 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| preliminary_exam_date | 24 May 2026 |
Important Links
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Objective), Main Examination (Written), Interview/Personality Test
How to Apply
Visit the UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in, Complete the One-Time Registration (URN), Fill the Civil Services Examination 2026 application form, Upload required photo, signature, and documents, Pay the application fee (if applicable), Submit the application before 24 February 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 933 Civil Services Examination Vacancies?
notification release date: 04 February 2026; application start date: 04 February 2026; application last date: 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM); preliminary exam date: 24 May 2026
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100; SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
What is the age limit?
21–32 Years (as on 01-08-2026)
What is the selection process?
Preliminary Examination (Objective), Main Examination (Written), Interview/Personality Test