UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Released: Apply Online for 933 IAS, IPS, IFS Vacancies

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Released | UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Official Notification Released for 933 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification. This is a major government recruitment drive for candidates seeking prestigious All India Services and Central Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ services. The CSE 2026 notification (Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE) invites online applications for approximately 933 vacancies.

Interested candidates aspiring for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other top government posts should note the application dates and eligibility details.

UPSC CSE 2026 Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies expected to be filled through the UPSC CSE 2026 is approximately 933, which includes 33 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD).

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution:
The examination is conducted for recruitment to various services, including:

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes)
Indian Railway Management Service
And other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ services.

Category-wise PwBD Vacancies:

(a) Blindness and low vision: 7 Vacancies
(b) Deaf and hard of hearing: 11 Vacancies
(c) Locomotor disability: 8 Vacancies
(e) Multiple disabilities: 7 Vacancies

UPSC CSE 2026: Number of Attempts

The number of attempts allowed varies by category. An attempt is counted when a candidate appears for the Preliminary Examination.

Category	Number of Permitted Attempts
General / EWS	6
OBC	9
SC / ST	Unlimited (Up to age limit)
PwBD (General / EWS)	9
PwBD (OBC)	9
PwBD (SC / ST)	Unlimited (Up to age limit)

UPSC CSE 2026 Examination Centres

Candidates must choose their examination centres for the Preliminary and Mains exams carefully.

Table: UPSC CSE 2026 Preliminary & Mains Exam Centres

Centre Code	Preliminary Exam Centre	Mains Exam Centre
01	Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad
02	Bengaluru	Bengaluru
03	Bhopal	Bhopal
04	Chandigarh	Chandigarh
05	Chennai	Chennai
06	Cuttack	Cuttack
07	Delhi	Delhi
08	Dispur (Guwahati)	Dispur (Guwahati)
09	Hyderabad	Hyderabad
10	Jaipur	Jaipur
11	Jammu	Jammu
12	Kochi	Kochi
13	Kolkata	Kolkata
14	Lucknow	Lucknow
15	Mumbai	Mumbai
16	Patna	Patna
17	Prayagraj (Allahabad)	Prayagraj
18	Raipur	Raipur
19	Ranchi	Ranchi
20	Shillong	Shillong
21	Shimla	Shimla
22	Thiruvananthapuram	Thiruvananthapuram

UPSC CSE 2026 Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification. Candidates appearing in the final year are also eligible to apply provisionally.

UPSC CSE 2026 Age Limit

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as of 1st August, 2026 (born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005).

Age Relaxation is applicable as follows:

SC/ST: Up to 5 years
OBC: Up to 3 years
Defence Services Personnel: Up to 5 years
PwBD: Up to 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
ECOs/SSCOs: Up to 5 years

UPSC CSE 2026 Mode of Selection

The selection process consists of three successive stages:

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination: Objective Type (MCQ) for screening.
Civil Services (Mains) Examination: Written (Descriptive) Type.
Interview/Personality Test.

UPSC CSE 2026 Examination Fee

– A fee of ₹100/- is required for all candidates.
– Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted.
– Payment must be made online.

UPSC CSE 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification & Application Start	04th February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24th February 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date	24th May 2026
Mains Exam Date	To be notified

How to Apply for UPSC CSE 2026

Candidates must apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in.

Application Process:

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) for a Universal Registration Number (URN).
Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) for “Civil Services Examination 2026”.
Upload photograph, signature, and documents.
Pay the fee online (if applicable).
Submit and print the confirmation.

Official Links:

Official Notification PDF: Click here
UPSC Civil Services Online Application Portal: Click Here
UPSC Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in

FAQs – UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026

1. What is UPSC CSE 2026?
Ans: The exam for recruitment to IAS, IPS, IFS, and other central services.
2. How many vacancies are there?
Ans: Approximately 933 vacancies.
3. What is the age limit?
Ans: 21 to 32 years as of 1st August 2026 (with relaxations).
4. How many attempts can I take?
Ans: General/EWS: 6; OBC: 9; SC/ST: Unlimited until age limit.
5. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: 24th February 2026 (6:00 PM).