Civil Services Examination 2026 Notification | UPSC CSE 2026 Apply Online
Civil Services Examination 2026 Notification (UPSC CSE 2026) – Apply Online
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 notification has been officially released.
Candidates searching for CSE 2026 Notification, UPSC IAS Exam 2026, Civil Services Apply Online,
UPSC CSE Eligibility, Age Limit, Exam Date can find complete details here.
The examination is conducted for recruitment to IAS, IPS, IFS and other Central Services.
Important: Online applications can be submitted till
24 February 2026 (06:00 PM) through the UPSC Online Portal.
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Overview
| Exam Name | Civil Services Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification No. | 05/2026-CSE |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
Important Dates – CSE 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 February 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination | 24 May 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Total Vacancies (Expected) | Approximately 933 |
| PwBD Reserved Vacancies | 33 |
Services Included
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IT & Customs)
- Indian Audit & Accounts Service
- Indian Railway Management Services
- DANICS / DANIPS
- Pondicherry Civil & Police Services
- Other Group A & Group B Services
Plan of Examination
| Stage | Details |
| Stage I |
Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) |
| Stage II |
Civil Services Main Examination (Written + Interview) |
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
| SC / ST | 05 Years Relaxation |
| OBC | 03 Years Relaxation |
Educational Qualification
Candidate must possess a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or
an equivalent qualification as per UPSC norms.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- (Prelims) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No Fee |
| Main Examination Fee | ₹200/- (Except Exempted Categories) |
How to Apply for UPSC CSE 2026
- Visit UPSC Online Portal
- Create Account & Generate URN
- Fill Common Application Form (CAF)
- Complete Examination Specific Module
- Upload documents and pay application fee
UPSC नागरी सेवा परीक्षा 2026 – मराठी माहिती
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 ची अधिकृत जाहिरात प्रसिद्ध करण्यात आली आहे.
IAS, IPS, IFS आणि इतर केंद्रीय सेवांसाठी ही भरती केली जाते.
महत्त्वाच्या तारखा
| तपशील | दिनांक |
| अर्ज करण्याची शेवटची तारीख | 24 फेब्रुवारी 2026 |
| पूर्व परीक्षा | 24 मे 2026 |
वयोमर्यादा
| प्रवर्ग | वय |
| किमान वय | 21 वर्षे |
| कमाल वय | 32 वर्षे |
| SC / ST | 05 वर्षे सूट |
| OBC | 03 वर्षे सूट |
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