The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released UPSC Notification 2026 for CSE & IFS on 4th February 2026 at the official website at upsc.gov.in. The notification provides important information, including exam dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, application fee, and exam pattern.
Aspirants are advised to keep all necessary documents, photographs, and scanned signatures ready for a smooth online application process. As per the official UPSC Notification 2026, the UPSC has released 933 vacancies.
UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Out For 933 Posts
| Section |
Details |
| Exam Name |
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 |
| Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification Release Date |
4th February 2026 |
| Total Posts |
933 Vacancies (incl. services like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & others) |
| Application Start Date |
4th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
24th February 2026 (up to 6:00 PM) |
| Application Mode |
Online only via UPSC Online Portal |
| Preliminary Exam Date |
24th May 2026 |
| Main Examination Date |
21st August 2026 |
| Interview/Personality Test |
To Be Announced |
| Official Notification PDF |
Available on upsc.gov.in |
| Official Website |
https://upsc.gov.in |
| Application Help Desk |
Contact numbers provided in notification |
| Exam Stages |
Prelims → Mains → Interview/Personality Test |
| Exam Language |
English & Hindi |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Eligibility – Education |
Graduation from a recognized university (final-year students can apply provisionally) |
| Age Limit (as on 1 Aug 2026) |
21 to 32 years (Relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD as per rules) |
| Attempts Allowed |
General – 6, OBC – 9, SC/ST – Unlimited (as per category rules) |
| Application Fee |
₹100 (General/OBC/EWS Male) |
| Fee Exemptions |
Women, SC, ST & PwBD – No Fee |
| Vacancy Reservation |
Standard reservation applies; includes posts reserved for PwBD |
| Selection Process |
1. Prelims (Objective) 2. Mains (Descriptive) 3. Interview |
| Important Docs Required (for application) |
Photograph, Signature, Educational certificates |
Important Dates (At a Glance)
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Released |
4th February 2026 |
| Online Form Start |
4th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
24th February 2026 |
| Prelims Exam |
24th May 2026 |
| Mains Exam |
21st August 2026 |
| Interview / Personality Test |
To Be Announced |
Quick Summary
- UPSC has officially released the Civil Services Notification 2026 on 4th February 2026 inviting candidates for 933 prestigious government posts.
- Aspirants can apply online between 4th and 24th February 2026.
- The **Prelims exam is scheduled for 24th May 2026, and **Mains will be held on 21st August 2026.
- Eligibility generally includes graduation and age criteria (21-32 years) with relaxations as per government rules.
- The selection process has 3 stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
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