Description: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026, conducted for recruitment to IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Civil Services. This is one of the most prestigious competitive examinations in India, offering top administrative positions in the Government of India.
Candidates who have completed graduation from a recognized university can apply online for UPSC IAS / IFS 2026.
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 – Overview
Particulars
Details
Exam Authority
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Services Included
IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS, IRTS & Others
Exam Level
National
Application Mode
Online
Job Location
All India
Selection Type
Prelims, Mains & Interview
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Apply Start Date
04 February 2026
Online Apply Last Date
24 February 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
24 February 2026
Pre Exam Date
24 May 2026
Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Date
Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹100/-
SC / ST
Nil
Female (All Categories)
Nil
Payment Mode
Online / Offline (as per UPSC rules)
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
Degree must be from a recognized university
Final year students can also apply (subject to conditions)
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age
21 Years
Maximum Age (General)
32 Years
OBC
35 Years
SC / ST
37 Years
Age Relaxation
As per UPSC rules
UPSC Civil Services Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Main Examination (Written – Descriptive)
Personality Test / Interview
Final Merit List
UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
Paper
Subject
Marks
Paper I
General Studies
200
Paper II
CSAT (Qualifying)
200
UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
Paper
Marks
Essay
250
GS I – IV
1000
Optional Subject (2 Papers)
500
Interview
275
Total
2025 Marks
Posts Through UPSC CSE
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
Indian Audit & Accounts Service
Other Central Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ Services
Salary / Pay Scale
Service
Starting Pay
IAS / IFS / IPS
₹56,100/- (Pay Level 10)
Allowances
DA, HRA, TA & other benefits
How to Apply Online – UPSC IAS / IFS 2026
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on UPSC portal
Login and fill Civil Services Exam 2026 application form
