UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Online Form & Notification
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 official notification and opened the online application form for the prestigious IAS/IPS/IFS and other services recruitment. Aspirants must fill the form online within the stipulated dates via the official UPSC portals.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 04 February 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 04 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
- Preliminary Exam Date: 24 May 2026
- Main Exam Start Date: 21 August 2026
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100
- SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Exempted
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years (General category)
- Age Relaxation applicable as per Govt rules
Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 933 (Civil Services + Related Posts)
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & others) | 933 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 | Graduate from a recognized university or equivalent; nationality and age criteria as per UPSC rules |
Important Links
Important Questions
- Q:When was the UPSC CSE 2026 notification released?It was released officially on 04 February 2026.
- Q:Where can I fill the UPSC CSE 2026 online form?The form can be filled online at the official UPSC Online Portal (upsconline.nic.in).
Instructions
- Visit the official UPSC website / UPSC Online Portal / चरण 1: आधिकारिक UPSC वेबसाइट पर जाएँ।
- Find the CSE 2026 notification and read all instructions / चरण 2: CSE 2026 नोटिफिकेशन पढ़ें।
- Register/Login on the UPSC Online Portal / चरण 3: UPSC ऑनलाइन पोर्टल पर लॉगिन/पंजीकरण करें।
- Fill out the application form carefully and upload required documents / चरण 4: फॉर्म सावधानीपूर्वक भरें और दस्तावेज अपलोड करें।
- Submit the form before the deadline and take a printout for future reference / चरण 5: अंतिम तिथि से पहले फॉर्म सबमिट करें और प्रिंट निकालें।