UPSC CSE Online Form 2026 - Qualification Recruitment 2026

Job

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the Civil Services Examination 2026 for recruitment to various Group A and Group B services including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC portal. The last date to submit the online application form is 24-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find UPSC CSE 2026 recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, vacancy count, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and online application form. Trending Govt Jobs UPSC CSE Online Form 2026 India Post GDS Online Form 2026 RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 RBI 572 Office Attendant Online Form 2026 IAF Agniveer New Recruitment 2026 Advertisement

Organization

UPSC CSE Online Form 2026

Total No Of Vacancy

Organization Name Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Exam Name Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Post Type Group A & Group B Services Total Vacancy Count Approximately 933 Posts Services Covered IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, Indian Audit & Accounts, DANICS, DANIPS, and Other Central Services Qualification Graduate Degree (Any Discipline) Age Limit 21–32 Years (as on 01-08-2026) Exam Stages Preliminary, Main, Interview Apply Online Start Date 04/02/2026 Apply Online Last Date 24/02/2026 (6:00 PM) Apply Mode Online Official Website www.upsc.gov.in

Posts

Qualification

Qualification

Post Name	Qualification
Civil Services (All Posts)	Graduate Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification

Age

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years (as on 01 August 2026)
SC/ST: 5 Years Relaxation
OBC: 3 Years Relaxation
PwBD: Up to 10 Years Relaxation

Age Limit

Minimum Age:
Maximum Age: 21–32 Years (as on 01-08-2026)

Application Form Fees

Category	Fee
For General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 100/-
For SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Nil

Selection Process

Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Civil Services Main Examination (Written)
Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification

Paper	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies (GS)	Objective (MCQs)	200 Marks	2 Hours
Paper II	CSAT (Aptitude Test)	Objective (MCQs)	200 Marks	2 Hours

Prelims Key Rules

Both papers are objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature – minimum 33% marks required.
Marks of Paper I are considered for cutoff and shortlisting for Mains.
Negative marking applies: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Leaving a question blank carries no penalty.

Form Apply Process

Visit official website upsconline.nic.in
Complete One-Time Registration (URN)
Fill Civil Services Examination 2026 form
Upload photo, signature, and documents
Pay application fee (if applicable)
Submit form before 24 February 2026

Important Dates

Notification Release Date	04 February 2026
Opening Date to Apply Online	04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24 February 2026 (6:00 PM)
Preliminary Exam Date	24 May 2026

Paper	Subject	Type	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies (GS)	Objective (MCQs)	200 Marks	2 Hours
Paper II	CSAT (Aptitude Test)	Objective (MCQs)	200 Marks	2 Hours

Prelims Key Rules

Both papers are objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature – minimum 33% marks required.
Marks of Paper I are considered for cutoff and shortlisting for Mains.
Negative marking applies: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Leaving a question blank carries no penalty.

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: Notification Release Date 04 February 2026 Opening Date to Apply Online 04 February 2026 Last Date to Apply Online 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM) Preliminary Exam Date 24 May 2026