UPSC Civil Services 2026 Notification Out

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🏛️ UPSC Civil Services 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 933 IAS, IPS & Allied Services

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Notification on 04 February 2026.
Through this prestigious examination, UPSC will fill approximately 933 vacancies for IAS, IPS, IFS and various Central Services Group ‘A’ & ‘B’.
Eligible candidates can apply online at the UPSC portal within the prescribed dates.

📌 UPSC Civil Services 2026: Overview

Exam Name	Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Notification No.	05/2026-CSE
Notification Date	04 February 2026
Total Vacancies	Approx. 933
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

📊 Vacancy Details

Service Category	Vacancies
Total Civil Services Vacancies	933 (Approx.)
PwBD Reserved Vacancies	33

✅ Services include IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS, IA&AS, ICAS, IDAS, IRMS, DANICS, DANIPS and other
Central Services as notified by the Government of India.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Graduate degree from a recognized University
Final year students are also eligible (subject to proof later)
Professional & technical degrees recognized by Government are valid

🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age (General)	32 Years
Age Relaxation	As per UPSC rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)

💰 Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Nil
Payment Mode	Online (UPI / Debit / Credit / Net Banking)

📝 Selection Process of UPSC Civil Services 2026

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination
Civil Services (Main) Examination
Interview / Personality Test

📚 Exam Pattern – Preliminary Exam

Paper I	General Studies – 200 Marks
Paper II	CSAT – 200 Marks (Qualifying)
Duration	2 Hours each
Negative Marking	⅓ marks per wrong answer

📚 Exam Pattern – Main Exam

Total Papers	9 Papers
Qualifying Papers	Indian Language & English
Merit Count Papers	Essay, GS I–IV, Optional I & II
Interview	275 Marks

💼 Salary & Benefits

IAS/IPS Starting Salary: ₹56,100 + DA
Cabinet Secretary Level: ₹2,50,000
HRA, TA, DA, official residence & vehicle
Lifetime job security & prestige

🖥️ How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services 2026

Visit UPSC Online Portal
Complete Universal Registration (URN)
Fill Common Application Form (CAF)
Submit CSE 2026 application
Pay fee & submit final form

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release	04 February 2026
Application Start	04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
Preliminary Exam	24 May 2026

🔗 Important Links

Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Notification PDF	Download PDF

❓ FAQs – UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in UPSC CSE 2026?

UPSC has announced approximately 933 vacancies for IAS, IPS, IFS and other Central Services through the Civil Services Examination 2026.

Q2. What is the minimum qualification required for UPSC Civil Services?

Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university. Final-year students are also eligible, subject to fulfilling conditions at the time of the Main Examination.

Q3. What is the age limit for UPSC CSE 2026?

The age limit is 21 to 32 years as on 01 August 2026 for General category candidates. Age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other categories as per Government rules.

Q4. What is the selection process for UPSC Civil Services?

The selection process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview / Personality Test.

Q5. Is there any negative marking in UPSC exams?

Yes, there is ⅓ negative marking for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination.

Q6. What salary do IAS/IPS officers get after selection?

Newly appointed IAS/IPS officers receive a starting basic pay of ₹56,100 (Level-10) plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per rules.

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