UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Out, Apply Online, Exam Dates, Eligibility & Vacancy
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 recruitment for 933 vacancies across IAS, IPS, IFS and Central Group A & B Services. Graduate candidates can apply online. The online application opens on 04-02-2026 and closes on 24-02-2026. Selected candidates will be appointed to prestigious All India and Central Civil Services after the Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the Civil Services Examination 2026 for recruitment to various Group A and Group B services including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC portal. The last date to submit the online application form is 24-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find UPSC CSE 2026 recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, vacancy count, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.
📋 Job Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 |
| Vacancies | 933 |
| Job Type | Central govt |
| Job Location | Across india |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree (Any Discipline) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| Notification | Click here |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Notification Release Date | 04-02-2026 |
| Opening Date to Apply Online | 04-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24-02-2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 24-05-2026 |
✅ Vacancy Details & Posts List 2026
| Service Category | Post Type | Vacancies |
| All India Services | IAS / IPS / IFS | – |
| Central Services Group A | IRS, Indian Railway Management, Indian Defence Accounts, Indian Postal Service, etc. | – |
| Central Services Group B | DANICS / DANIPS / AFHQ Civil Service / PONDICS | – |
| Total | All Services | 933 |
UPSC Civil Services Examination recruits candidates for top All India Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts. The complete list of services offered through UPSC CSE 2026 is given below.
| S. No. | Service Name |
| 1 | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
| 2 | Indian Foreign Service (IFS) |
| 3 | Indian Police Service (IPS) |
| 4 | Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 5 | Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 6 | Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 7 | Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 8 | Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 9 | Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 10 | Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 11 | Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 12 | Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic), Group ‘A’ |
| 13 | Indian Railway Management Service (Personnel), Group ‘A’ |
| 14 | Indian Railway Management Service (Accounts), Group ‘A’ |
| 15 | Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’ |
| 16 | Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), Group ‘A’ |
| 17 | Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), Group ‘A’ |
| 18 | Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III) |
| 19 | Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ |
| 20 | DANICS (Civil Service), Group ‘B’ |
| 21 | DANIPS (Police Service), Group ‘B’ |
| 22 | Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’ |
| 23 | Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’ |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- A candidate must hold a graduate degree from any recognized university established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or deemed to be a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Equivalent qualifications recognized by the government are also valid. There is no restriction on the stream, so candidates from any discipline who meet this criterion can apply for UPSC CSE 2026.
- UPSC CSE Number of Attempts 2026:
- Every eligible candidate is allowed a maximum number of of 6 attempts at the UPSC CSE. Reserved category candidates have relaxation: SC/ST candidates get unlimited attempts, while OBC and PwBD candidates can attempt up to 9 times. General and EWS candidates must adhere to the 6-attempt limit.
- General/ EWS – 6 attempts
- OBC/PwBD – 9 attempts
- SC/ST – Unlimited
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years (as on 01 August 2026)
- SC/ST: 5 Years Relaxation
- OBC: 3 Years Relaxation
- PwBD: Up to 10 Years Relaxation
💳 Selection Process
- Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- Civil Services Main Examination (Written)
- Interview / Personality Test
- Document Verification
💳 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: Rs. 100 (Rupees One Hundred only)
- Fee Exemption for: All female applicants, SC/ST applicants, PwBD applicants, and Transwomen applicants
📝 How to Apply
- Candidates are required to apply online by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Candidates are advised to go through the General instructions, Profile/Module wise instructions and instructions for uploading of documents before proceeding to fill up the form.
- A candidate who is willingto apply for Civil Services Examination shall be required to submit the requisite information and supporting documents towards various claims, such as date of birth, educational qualification, etc as may be sought by the Commission alongwith the Universal Registration Number (URN), Common Application Form (CAF) and the fourth module i.e. Examinaiton Specific module (including fees and centre etc.).
- Failure to provide the required information/documents alongwith the Common Application Form (CAF) will entail cancellation of candidature for the examination.
🔗 Important Links
- 🔔 Download Notification
- ✅ Apply Online
- ✅ Syllabus
- 📝 Official Website
- ✔️ Telegram
💬 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
24-02-2026
Q2. What is the age limit?
21 to 32 Years
Q3. Where to apply?
Q4. Is there a fee for this job application?
Yes
