UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 | 933 Posts: UPSC has just released the civil services examination notification on its official website. The notification has 933 vacancies for gazette officer/cadre.
To all the eligible Indian services aspirants who are interested in UPSC Recruitment 2026, read all the important information about the examination down below, including information about the post name, total post, education, age limit, application process, examination, location, selection process and other information. (Notification Number 05/2026-CSE)
| UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 | 933 Posts: Job Notification Details NaukriPaper.com | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Union Public Service Commission |
| Department Name | Personnel & Training (DoPT) |
| Post Name | All India Services Exam |
| Total No. of Post | 933 |
| Location | Delhi |
| Training | All over the India |
| Age limit Minimum | 21- 32 years |
| Education | Graduate degree |
| Application deadline | 24 February 2026 (06:00PM) |
| Category | Gazetted officer, Group A & B |
| Notification Number | 05/2026-CSE |
| Apply Process | Online |
| Selection Process | Pre exam- Mains exam-Document verification-interview-Medical |
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 4 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24 February 2026(6:00PM) |
| Last date for Fee Payment | 24 February 2026 |
| Admit Card date | Before the exam |
| Exam Date | Notify later |
| Result Date | Notify later |
| Candidates are advised to confirm the information from the official website of UPSC. | |
Application Fees
| Preliminary Exam Fees (GN/OBC) | 100/- |
| Mains Exam Fees (GN/OBC) | 200/- (within the 10 days from the day of result declaration) |
| NOTE: – Female, SC, ST, PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment in both exams. | |
You can pay the examination fee through any online banking methods such as debit card/ credit card/UPI/net banking etc.
Age Limit as on 1/08/2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years (not born earlier than 2/8/1994)
- Maximum Age: 32 Years (not born later than 1/8/2005)
Age relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxtion |
|---|---|
| ST/SC | 5 Year maximum |
| OBC/defence personnel (disable during operation) | 3 Year maximum |
| Ex-servicemen/commissioned officer/ECOs/SSCOs | 5 Year maximum |
| PwBD | 10 Year maximum |
For further information, please refer to the UPSC Recruitment Notification 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Name of Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Civil services Examination | 933 |
Note:- Total posts Includes 33 reserved for PwBD categories.
Name of Civil Service Recruited through UPSC 2026
- Indian Administrative Service ( IAS)
- Indian Police Service ( IPS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian audit & accounts,
- Indian Civil accounts service
- Indian Defence service
- Indian Post & Telecommunication AFS
- Indian Railway management service
- Indian Information services
- Indian Revenue service
- Indian Trade service
- Armed Forces Headquarters civil service
- DANICS, DANIPS, PONDICS, PONDIPS
Eligibility Criteria:
| Post name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Civil service Examination | Candidate must hold a graduate degree from university /institute/demand university under established by central/state/UGC act/parliament act. “OR” In case of MBBS/BDS /veterinary candidates must require the proof of completing internship along with degree proof. |
Number of Attempts
| Category | Number of Attempts |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | Unlimited |
| OBC | 09 |
| PWBD | 09 for GN/EWS/OBC Unlimited for ST/SC |
Examination Plan
- 1) Pre Examination
| Part of section | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 200 Marks |
| Paper 2 | CSAT | 200 Marks |
| Total | 400 Marks |
Note:- Time duration for each paper is 2 hours.
- 2) Mains Written Examination
Qualifying papers –
- Paper A- Indian language – 300 mark
- Paper B-English – 300 mark (its marks does not include in merit ranking)
- Mains written examination consists – 7 papers total 1750 mark, 250 marks each (these papers marks will be counted for merit ranking.
- Personality test- 275 marks.
- 3) Interview
- 4) Document Verification
- 5) Medical Examination
How to Apply
Candidates who are eligible and interested for the recruitment can apply online by the steps-
- Candidates have to create their account first.
- Candidates are required to generate the Universal Registration Number (URN) before applying for any specific module examination.
- Candidate must apply online through the official website – https://upsconlin.nic.in.
- Read general instructions and guidelines before applying.
- Candidates are required to submit the information and its supporting documents such as – mark sheet, address details, signature, Id Proof, like – Aadhar card / pan card along with URN and CAF.
- Applicants are required to upload their live photograph /current photo while filling the application.
- Submit the application fees online banking methods, but before that make sure to check that there is no error in the application form filled by you.
- After submitting the application fee and application and keep the printout copy of your application form with you.
Important instructions
- Allotment of examination centres will be on the “First apply -first allot” basis, and PwBD candidate will be able choose preferable centre even after capacity is full.
- Most centres have limited seats allotments except for Chennai, Nagpur, Kolkata, and Dispur
- If a candidate is already appointed and still serving as IAS/IPS/IFS from their earlier attempts are not eligible for civil services examination 2026.
- Candidate allotted to IPS or Central service group ‘A’ can appear again in CSE -2027 (one time) only if -joining training exemption, shall join only foundation course training, if candidate does not join training allotted on the basis of CSE-2026 their allocation of the services will be cancelled, they cannot appear for CSE-2028 or any CSE later unless they resign from the allocated service. They get 1 time opportunity to appear in either CSE2026/2027 without resigning from their service based on their CSE-2025 or earlier years if they want to utilize their remaining attempts.
- Candidates should be physically fit according to Civil services examination’s standard.
- Negative mark deduction for each wrong answer is 1/3rd (0.33)
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Frequently Asked Questions: UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 | 933 Posts
Q. What is the Salary of an IAS Officer recruited through UPSC Examination 2026?
Ans. As per 7th pay grade the starting Salary of an IAS Officer is 56,100/-
Q. How much marks have alloted for examination (written and interview) for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The Grand total is 2025 marks (for written 1750 marks and for Interview 275 marks)
Q. What are the preparation tips to clear UPSC Examination 2026?
Ans. Understand syllabus, read newspaper daily, practice answer writing, attempt mock test.
