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UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IFS) Prelims 2026 Online Form

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Important Dates
Application Begin 14/02/2026
Last Date for Apply Online 05/03/2026 (06:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment 05/03/2026
Correction Window 06 to 12 March 2026
Prelims Exam Date 24/05/2026
Admit Card Available May 2026 (1st Week)
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹100/-
SC / ST / PwBD ₹0/- (Exempted)
All Category Female ₹0/- (Exempted)
Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Offline Fee Mode Only.
UPSC Civil Services 2026 : Age Limit Criteria
21 to 32 Years as on 01/08/2026. Age relaxation as per rules (OBC: 3 yrs, SC/ST: 5 yrs, PwBD: 10 yrs).
Vacancy Details - Total: 1,105 Posts
Post Name Total Posts
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 180
Indian Police Service (IPS) 200
Indian Foreign Service (IFS) 45
Central Services Group A & B 680
Eligibility Graduation

How to Fill UPSC Civil Services 2026 2026

  • Candidate Can Apply Online Between 14 Feb 2026 to 05 Mar 2026.
  • Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
  • Kindly Check and Collect All Required Documents - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
  • Kindly Keep Ready Scanned Documents Related to Form - Photo, Signature, ID Proof, etc.
  • Before Submitting the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Columns Carefully.
  • Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form for Future Reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – UPSC Civil Services 2026

1. What is UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026?
UPSC CSE 2026 is India's premier nationwide competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to IAS, IFS, IPS, and Central Group 'A' Services.
2. What is the eligibility for UPSC IAS?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. Minimum age is 21 years and maximum 32 years for General category (with relaxation for reserved categories).
3. When is the UPSC Prelims 2026 exam?
The Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled as per the official UPSC Annual Calendar (typically in May/June).
4. How can I apply for UPSC CSE 2026?
Applications must be submitted via UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) on the official website upsconline.nic.in.
5. What is the UPSC selection process?
The examination consists of three stages: 1. Preliminary Examination (Objective), 2. Main Examination (Written Descriptive), and 3. Personality Test / Interview.