All information is available for UPSC CSE Recruitment 2026 with 933 Posts for Civil Services Examinations roles. Ideal for Graduates. Get the application link.
| Name of the Examination | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 933 Posts |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Application Start Date | 04-02-2026 |
| Application End Date | 24-02-2026 |
| Location | All India |
| Payment Method | Online Payment (Debit/Credit Card/Net banking/UPI) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Table of Contents
Vacancy List For UPSC:
| Name of the Service | Group | Total |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 Vacancies which include 33 PwBD Vacancies | |
| Indian Foreign Service (IFS) | ||
| Indian Police Service (IPS) | ||
| Indian Audit and Accounts Service, | Group ‘A’ | |
| Indian Civil Accounts Service, | ||
| Indian Corporate Law Service, | ||
| Indian Defence Accounts Service | ||
| Indian Defence Estates Service | ||
| Indian Information Service | ||
| Indian Postal Service | ||
| Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service, | ||
| Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic) | ||
| Indian Railway Management Service (Personnel) | ||
| Indian Railway Management Service (Accounts) | ||
| Indian Railway Protection Force Service | ||
| Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) | ||
| Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) | ||
| Indian Trade Service | Group ‘A’ (Grade III) | |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service | Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade) | |
| DANICS | Group ‘B’ | |
| DANIPS | ||
| PONDICS | ||
| PONDIPS |
Number of attempts:
- SC/ST: Unlimited
- OBC: 09
- PwBD: 09 for GL/EWS/OBC Unlimited for SC/ST
Eligibility Criteria For Union Public Service Commission:
- A candidate must hold a Graduate degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the central or State Legislature in India or from any other educational institution.
Age Limit & Relaxation:
- A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st of August, 2026 i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005
Relaxation:-
- Candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe: 5 years.
- Candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidate: 3 years.
- Defence Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof: 03 Years
- ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on 1st August, 2026 and have been released: 05 Years
UPSC CSE Selection Process:
The CSE comprises two successive stages:
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for Civil Services (Main) Examination; and
- Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview/Personality Test) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts.
- Interview/Personality Test
Civil Services Prelims Exam Pattern – Key Points
- The Civil Services Preliminary Exam has 2 objective-type (MCQ) papers.
- The total marks for the Prelims exam are 400 marks.
- This exam is only a screening test.
- The marks scored in Prelims are not added to the final merit list.
- Only candidates who qualify for the Prelims can appear for the Main Exam.
- About 12 to 13 times the number of available vacancies are selected for the Main Exam.
- Selection for the Main Exam depends on Prelims qualification and eligibility.
Note:-
1. Qualification for Mains
- Candidates must score at least 33% in General Studies Paper-II.
- Selection is based on total marks of General Studies Paper-I as decided by the Commission.
2. Negative Marking Rules
- Each wrong answer: ⅓ (0.33) marks deducted.
- More than one answer to a question: treated as wrong (same penalty).
- No answer given: No negative marking.
Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
Qualifying Papers:
Paper-A
- (One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution)- 300 Marks
Paper-B
- English 3 – 300Marks
Papers to be counted for merit:
Paper-I — Essay — 250 Marks
Paper-II —
- General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) — 250 Marks
Paper-III —
- General Studies -II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations –250 Marks
Paper-IV —
- General Studies -III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) — 250 Marks
Paper-V
- General Studies -IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) — 250 Marks
Paper-VI
- Optional Subject- Paper 1 — 250 Marks
Paper-VII
- Optional Subject -Paper 2 — 250 Marks
Personality Test 275 Marks
Application Fee Details for UPSC Exam:
- Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability: NIL
- For all Others: Rs.100
Important Dates & Details:
- Online application start date: 04.02.2026
- Online application end date: 24.02.2026 (6:00 P.M)
- Preliminary Examination Date: 24.05.2026
- Date of Commencement of Examination: 24/05/2026
- Duration of Examination: One Day
How to Apply for UPSC CSE Notification 2026?
- Interested candidates need to visit the official website https://upsc.gov.in/
- Please ensure vacancies from the official website.
- Eligible candidates can complete the online application and attach the needed documentation.
- Please double-check the application cost for the specific position for which you intend to apply before paying it.
- Please save or print a paper copy of the registration form for future reference.
- Candidates who are eligible to apply for the recruitment can find the official links below.
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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FAQs of UPSC CSE Notification 2026
Q1. What is Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2026?
UPSC Recruitment 2026 is conducted to select candidates for Civil Services posts through CSE Exam 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in UPSC CSE 2026?
A total of 933 vacancies are announced under UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026.
Q3. What is the eligibility for UPSC Civil Services 2026?
Candidates must have a Graduation degree from a recognized university.
Q4. What is the age limit for UPSC CSE Notification 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 32 years as on 1st August 2026 with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q5. How many attempts are allowed in UPSC CSE 2026?
SC/ST: Unlimited, OBC: 9 Attempts, General/EWS/PwBD: 9 Attempts.
Q6. What is the application fee for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
General/OBC/EWS: Rs.100, SC/ST/Female/PwBD: No Fee.
Q7. What is the selection process for Civil Services Examinations 2026?
Selection is through Prelims, Mains, and Interview/Personality Test.
Q8. What is the exam pattern of UPSC Prelims 2026?
UPSC Prelims has two objective papers with 400 marks and negative marking.
