Job Details
Job
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
| 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
