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UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
UPSC CSE 2026 announced 933 vacancies for IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other Group A & B central services. Application closed; Prelims scheduled for 25 May 2026 and Mains from 21 August 2026.
Job Details
Services: IAS | IPS | IFS (Foreign) | IRS (IT & Customs) | IDAS | IRPS | DANICS | DANIPS | Central Civil Services Group A & B.
Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) from a recognised university. Age: General/EWS: 21–32 years; OBC: 21–35 years; SC/ST: 21–37 years; PwBD: 21–42 years (as on 01-08-2026). Number of Attempts: General: 6; OBC: 9; SC/ST: unlimited (within age limit).
Selection Process: Prelims (GS Paper I + CSAT Paper II, objective) → Mains (9 descriptive papers) → Personality Test (Interview, 275 marks). Final merit: Mains + Interview marks.
Exam Schedule: Prelims: 25 May 2026 | Mains: 21 August 2026 onwards (5 days).
Application Dates (CLOSED): 04 February – 27 February 2026 (extended).
Application Fee (CLOSED): ₹100; Nil for Women/SC/ST/PwBD.