The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Notification, inviting applications for 933 vacancies across various prestigious civil services including IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group A and B services.

This is one of the most awaited examinations in India, attracting lakhs of aspirants every year. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in within the prescribed deadline.

📋 UPSC CSE 2026 – Key Highlights

🧾 Services Offered Through UPSC CSE

Candidates selected through UPSC CSE 2026 can join:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

• Indian Police Service (IPS)

• Indian Foreign Service (IFS)

• Indian Revenue Service (IRS)

• Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)

• Indian Railway Services

• Other Group A and Group B Central Services

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Final-year students can also apply provisionally.

Age Limit (As of 1st August 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 32 years

Age Relaxation:

• OBC: 3 years

• SC/ST: 5 years

• PwBD: 10 years

• Ex-Servicemen: As per rules

🧠 UPSC CSE Selection Process

The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of three stages:

1️⃣ Preliminary Examination (Prelims)

• Two objective papers:

  • General Studies Paper I

  • CSAT (Paper II – qualifying in nature)

2️⃣ Main Examination (Mains)

• 9 descriptive papers including:

  • Essay

  • General Studies (4 papers)

  • Optional Subject (2 papers)

  • Language papers

3️⃣ Personality Test (Interview)

• Final stage conducted by the UPSC Board

• Tests candidate’s personality, decision-making, and leadership skills

📅 Important Dates (Tentative)

(Exact dates will be mentioned in the official notification.)

📝 How to Apply for UPSC CSE 2026

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit upsc.gov.in

2. Click on “UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – Apply Online”

3. Register with your email ID and mobile number

4. Fill in personal and educational details

5. Upload photo, signature, and documents

6. Pay application fee

7. Submit and download confirmation page

🔗 Direct Apply Link: upsc.gov.in