UPSC has released notification for UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment on 04.02.2026 for 933 posts of IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS and others Group A & B Services of Central Government accross the country. Any Graduate candidate can apply for the post. Online applications remain open from 04.02.2026 to 24.02.2026. Willing candidates can apply online through UPSC official portal https://upsc.gov.in. Candidates are advised to check all details before applying.
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: Overview
| Recruitment Agency/Board | Union Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026-CSE |
| Name of Exam | Civil Service Exam (CSE) -2026 |
| Total Post | 933 |
| Qualification | Any Graduate |
| Application Start Date | 04.02.2026 |
| Application End Date | 24.02.2026 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 04.02.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 04.02.2026 |
| Application End Date | 24.02.2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | 24.05.2026 |
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: Vacancy Details
| Name of Post | No. of Vacancy |
| Group “A” Service IAS, IFS, IPS, IA&AS, ICAS, ICLS, IDAS, IDES, IIS, IPoS, IP&TAFS, IRMS, IRPFS, IRS (Customs & IT), IRS (Income Tax), ITS | Included in Total 933 Posts |
| Group “B” Service AFHQCS, DANICS, DANIPS, PONDICS, PONDIPS | Included in Total 933 Posts |
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Age Limit: 21-32 Years (as on 01.08.2026)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Defence Personnel (Disabled in Operations) | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Minimum 5 Years Service) | 5 Years |
| ECOs / SSCOs (Extended Service with MoD Certificate) | 5 Years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 10 Years |
Important Notes
- SC/ST/OBC candidates eligible under other categories (Ex-servicemen or PwBD) can get combined age relaxation.
- Ex-servicemen definition as per Ex-Servicemen Re-employment Rules, 1979.
- PwBD candidates must meet medical and physical standards for service allocation.
- No age relaxation allowed beyond above categories.
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: Selection Process
- CSE Pre Exam (Objective Type)
- CSE Mains Exam (Written/Descriptive)
- Interview & Personality Test
- Documents Verification
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: Scheme of Examination
| Examination | Paper / Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | ||
| Prelims | General Studies Paper-I | 200 |
| Prelims | General Studies Paper-II (Qualifying – 33%) | 200 |
| Main Examination – Qualifying Papers | ||
| Mains | Paper-A (Indian Language) | 300 |
| Mains | Paper-B (English) | 300 |
| Main Examination – Papers Counted for Merit | ||
| Mains | Paper-I (Essay) | 250 |
| Mains | General Studies-I (Heritage, Culture, History, Geography, Society) | 250 |
| Mains | General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, IR) | 250 |
| Mains | General Studies-III (Technology, Economy, Environment, Security, Disaster Management) | 250 |
| Mains | General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude) | 250 |
| Mains | Optional Subject Paper-I | 250 |
| Mains | Optional Subject Paper-II | 250 |
| Sub Total (Written Test) | 1750 | |
| Interview | Personality Test | 275 |
| Grand Total | 2025 | |
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: Application Fee
| Category | Prelims Fee | Mains Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 | ₹200 |
| SC / ST | Exempted | Exempted |
| Women (All Categories) | Exempted | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted | Exempted |
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: How to Apply
- Apply online through https://upsconline.nic.in
- Read all instructions and document upload guidelines before applying
- Submit Universal Registration Number (URN), Common Application Form (CAF) and exam-specific details
- Upload required documents like Date of Birth and Educational Qualification proof
- Incomplete information or missing documents can lead to cancellation of candidature
- URN profile can be updated only once and changes apply only to future applications
- Upload clear photograph and capture live photo during CAF submission
- Upload signature by signing three times on plain white paper using black ink
- Signature and photograph must be clear and as per UPSC guidelines
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: Important Links
- Official Website: Click Here
- Official Notification (PDF): Click Here
- Link to Apply Online: Click Here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Join Whatsapp Channel: Click Here
UPSC CSE 2026 Recruitment: FAQs
Q1. How can I apply for UPSC Civil Services Examination?
You can apply online through the official website upsconline.nic.in.
Q2. What is the application fee for the exam?
General/OBC/EWS male candidates pay ₹100 for Prelims and ₹200 for Mains, while SC/ST/Women/PwBD candidates are exempted.
Q3. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Selection is done through Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Personality Test (Interview).
Q4. Is live photo and signature upload mandatory?
Yes, candidates must upload photograph, live photo and signature as per UPSC guidelines.
Q5. Can candidates edit their application after submission?
URN profile can be updated once, but changes will not apply to already submitted applications.