UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
Union Public Service Commission
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At a glance
- Total vacancies
- 979
- Last date
- 11 Feb 2026
- Qualification
- Graduation
- Age limit
- 21 to 32 years
- Salary
- Junior Scale starts at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100). Cabinet Secretary at Level 18 (₹2,50,000).
- Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- Exam Date
- 24 May 2026
- Application mode
- Online
Always verify eligibility, dates and other details from the official notification before applying.
Recruitment snapshot
- Organization
- Union Public Service Commission
- Recruitment
- UPSC CSE 2026
- Notification no.
- 01/2026-CSP
- Total Vacancies
- 979
- Qualification
- Graduation
- Age Limit
- 21 to 32 years
- Salary
- Junior Scale starts at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100). Cabinet Secretary at Level 18 (₹2,50,000).
- Job Location
- All India
- Application Mode
- Online
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Category
- UPSC
- Government type
- Central Government
- Notification Date
- 22 Jan 2026
- Last Date
- 11 Feb 2026
Overview
Civil Services Examination for IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A / B services. Application window is closed.
Important dates
- Notification Date
- 22 Jan 2026
- Application Start
- 22 Jan 2026
- Application Last Date
- 11 Feb 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date
- 12 Feb 2026
- Correction Date
- 14 Feb 2026
- Exam Date
- 24 May 2026
- Admit Card Date
- 5 May 2026
- Result Date
- 20 Dec 2026
Official links for candidates
- Application formOpen official apply link
- Notification PDF / pageOpen Official Page
- Admit Card (5 May 2026)Not announced
- Result (20 Dec 2026)Not announced
Vacancy details
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Central Services (Group A & B)
Educational qualification
A degree from a recognised university. Nationality and attempt limits as per official rules.
- Graduation
- Post Graduation
Age limit
Minimum age: 21
Maximum age: 32
Age calculation date: Not announced
SC/ST: 5 years; OBC (NCL): 3 years; PwBD: 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST); Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules.
Check your age eligibility
Age as on · 21–32 years
Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS₹100
- SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNil
Selection process
- 1Preliminary Examination
- 2Main Examination
- 3Personality Test
How to apply
Applications were accepted only at upsconline.nic.in.
How to Apply — full guide →Official documents
- Open Official Page
Official notification (open on source website)
Source: upsc.gov.in
Update history
22 Jan 2026
Recruitment published from official source
Syllabus & preparation
Exam pattern, syllabus and previous papers for the exam behind this recruitment.
Trust notes
- Official source: upsc.gov.in
- Last checked: 20 Aug 2026, 6:27 AM
- Last updated: 10 Sep 2026, 2:23 AM
- Verification: source checked
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