UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026 : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Has Released A Notification for Various Posts Under Civil Service Exam 2026 / UPSC CSE 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates Can Apply Online From 04/02/2026 To 24/02/2026 . Before Apply Online Read The Notification Carefully.
UPSC Civil Service Exam Notification 2026
Highlights
Name of Recruitment Board / Agency Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Name of Post UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026 Total Post 933 Job Bases Permanent Job Location All India Advertisement Number 05/2026-CSE
Important Dates for UPSC Civil Service 2026
Event Date Opening Date of Online Application04/02/2026 Closing Date of Online Application24/02/2026 Last Date of Fee Payment 24/02/2026 Prelims Exam Date To be Announced
Fee Details
Category Application Fee UR / OBC / EWS ₹ 100 SC / ST / PH / Female Exempted Fee Payment mode Online Mode
Age Limit
Minimum Age 21 Years Maximum Age 32 Years Age Limit as on Date 01/08/2026 Age Relaxation As Per Government Rules
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
Post Name Total Educational Qualification & Other Eligibility UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026 933 Any Bachelor Degree.
Important Links
How to Apply for UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026?
Step-1: Go to the official website of UPSC (https://upsc.gov.in/ ).
Step-2: If You are first time user make Registration or already Registered then Login with the Credentials (Registration Number and Password).
Step-3: Keep All Documents (ie 10th Certificate, 12th Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Cast Certificate, Domicile) Scanned.
Step-4: Upload Required Documents, Recent Photograph and Signature in the Required Size and Format.
Step-5: Fill all the Details in Application form like Name, father’s Name, D.O.B, Address etc.
Step-6: Preview the application form before final submit (No changes will be made once it’s Submitted).
Step-7: After submitting the application form take a print out of it for future references.
UPSC CSE 2026 Exam Pattern / Examination Scheme
Prelims Exam Pattern :
Subject Questions Marks Time General Studies 100 200 02 Hours CSAT (Qualifying) 80 200 02 Hours TOTAL 180 400
Mains Exam Pattern :
Exam Type : Subjective Type / Each Paper Duration : 03 Hours Subject Marks Language-I (Qualifying) 300 English (Qualifying) 300 Essay 250 General Studies-I 250 General Studies-II 250 General Studies-III 250 General Studies-IV 250 Optional Subject-I 250 Optional Subject-II 250 TOTAL MARKS 1750