UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 - Apply Online for 933 Posts
The Union Public Service
Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
notification on 4 February 2026, announcing 933 vacancies for IAS, IPS, and IFS
positions. Eligible candidates can apply online at upsconline.nic.in until 24
February 2026 (18:00 hrs). The Prelims exam is scheduled for 24 May 2026.
Key Details for UPSC CSE 2026:
Total Vacancies: 933
Application Period: 04
February 2026 – 24 February 2026
Prelims Exam Date: 24 May
2026
Eligibility: Bachelor’s
degree from a recognized university.
Age Limit: 21 to 32 years
as of 1 August 2026 (age relaxation applies).
Application Fee: ₹100
(General/OBC); Exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Important Changes: A live
photo and face authentication feature has been introduced.
How to Apply:
Visit the official websites:
upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
Complete the One-Time
Registration (OTR).
Fill in personal, educational,
and communication details.
Upload required documents
(photograph, signature).
Pay the application fee and
submit the form by 24 February 2026.
It is recommended to apply early
to avoid last-minute, website-related issues.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination Notice No 05/2026-CSE Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 | ||
Vacancy Details: | ||
Post Name: | Qualification: | No. of Posts: |
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | Any Degree (B.A/ B.Com/ B.Sc/ BBA/ BCA/ B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Pharmacy etc) | 933 |
Exam Centre City Names & Age Limit Details: | ||
Post Name: | Exam Centre City Names: | Age Limit: |
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | 1. Hyderabad 2. Vijayawada 3. Warangal 4. Khammam 5. Visakhapatnam 6. Tirupati 7. Anantapur 8. Bangalore 9. Chennai 10. Thiruvananthapuram 11. Delhi 12. Mumbai 13. Kolkata 14. Bhopal 15. Patna 16. Ranchi 17. Guwahati (Dispur) 18. Agartala 19. Jaipur 20. Chandigarh | Maximum Age for General/UR Candidates: 32 years Maximum Age for OBC Candidates: 35 years Maximum Age for SC/ST Candidates: 37 years Maximum Age for Physically Handicapped Candidates: 42 years |
Application Fee & Employment Type Details: | ||
Post Name: | Application Fee: | Employment Type: |
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 | For Female/ SC/ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates: NIL
For Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-
Payment Mode: Branch of State Bank of India by cash or by using Net Banking facility of any bank or by using Visa/ Master/ RuPay/ Credit/ Debit Card/UPI Payment. | Regular |
Selection Process | UPSC Civil Service & Forest Service Selection Process: Stage I: Prelims Written Examination Stage II: Mains Written Examination Stage III: Interview/ Personality Test Stage IV: Document Verification Stage V: Medical Examination | |
How to Apply | 1. Interested candidates may visit the official website https://upsconline.nic.in/
2. On the official website, please check for current vacancies. 3. Click on the required notification and check the official notification. 4. Eligible candidates can fill out the online application with the required documents. 5. After registering online, the candidates are advised to take a printout for future reference. 6. Eligible candidates can apply through the official link which is given below in the Apply Online section. | |
Important Dates: Starting Date for Online Applications: 04-02-2026 Last Date to for Online Applications: 24-02-2026 (11:59PM) Online Fee Payment Last Date: 24-02-2026 Prelims Exam Date: 24 May 2026 Mains Exam Date: Notify Later | ||
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply | ||
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