UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Out for 933 Civil Services Posts, Download Official PDF

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Notification 2026 has been finally released today, 4th February 2026, announcing 933 Civil Services vacancies to be recruited this year. The graduate candidates who have been preparing for UPSC CSE Exam 2026 can start submitting their applications online for which the window has been activated on 4th February 2026 at www.upsc.gov.in.

UPSC Notification 2026 Out

With the relase of official notification, the number of vacancies to be recruited through Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 has been announced along with the selection process and other details. The selection of candidates for Civil Service Examinations is based on Prelims, Main Exam, and Interview. The final merit list will be prepared by counting the marks scored in the UPSC Mains and Interview rounds.

UPSC CSE Notification 2026 PDF

Graduate candidates between the ages of 21 and 32 years are eligible to apply online for various All India Services and Central Civil Services Examinations. Before going to the application process, candidates must download the official notification pdf and go through the vacancies, eligibility, and application timelines and check all details carefully.

UPSC CSE Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

UPSC CSE 2026- Important Dates

The registration dates have been notified along with UPSC Notification 2026 and the Prelims + Mains exam dates were announced with UPSC Calendar 2026. The complete schedule for UPSC CSE 2026 Exam has been tabulated below for your reference.

UPSC Vacancy 2026

A total of 933 vacancies for various Civil Service posts have been announced through UPSC CSE Notification 2026, out of which 66 are reserved for PwBD and disabled candidates.

UPSC Vacancy Trend

The number of vacancies released are comparatively less than the past 2 years-

• 2026- 933
• 2025- 1129
• 2024- 1056

UPSC CSE Exam 2026 Eligibility

Eligibility for UPSC is one of the first questions which crops up in the mind of a CSE aspirant. The nationality, the number of attempts, age limit and the educational qualifications are some of the basic eligibility criteria for the UPSC IAS exam. All candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the UPSC CSE Exam 2026 and ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria as mentioned below.

UPSC IAS Nationality

For the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), a candidate must be a citizen of India. For all other services, a candidate can either be a citizen of India or

1. A citizen of Nepal/ Bhutan

2. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962 intending to permanently settle in India

3. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam, intending to permanently settle in India

Note: Candidates who are subjects of Nepal/ Bhutan or Tibetan refugees are not eligible to apply for Indian Foreign Service (IFS).

UPSC IAS Age Limit

Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 32 years of age. This means that candidates must have born not earlier than 2nd August, 1993 and not later than 1st August, 2004.

Check UPSC CSE 2026 Age Relaxation in the below table:

Note: No age relaxation is provided for the Economically Weaker Sections in the UPSC CSE Exam 2026.

UPSC IAS Educational Qualification

The candidate must have completed their Graduation from any of the Central or State Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University.

Number of Attempts

The number of attempts allowed for each candidate in the UPSC Exam is 6 for general category candidates. While the number of attempts are 9 for OBC Category Candidates. There is no restriction on the number of attempts of SC/ST Candidates. Candidates must note if they had appeared as many times as the number of attempts allowed in UPSC CSE Prelims, then they are no more eligible for the UPSC IAS Exam.

UPSC Apply Online 2026 Link

The candidates who are preparing for UPSC CSE Exam or planning to appear for this year’s exam must submit their applications online for which the registration period, as notified by UPSC, is from 4th to 24th February 2026.

Click to Register & Apply for UPSC CSE Exam 2026

UPSC Examination Fees 2026

Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI.

How to Register & Apply for UPSC CSE Exam 2026?

Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria specified by the UPSC for the particular examination you are interested in. Eligibility criteria may include educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality. Follow the below steps to apply for UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026.

1. Visit the official UPSC website (https://www.upsc.gov.in/).
2. Look for the “Apply Online” link on the homepage.
3. If you are a first-time applicant, you will need to register by providing basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
4. After successful registration, a unique registration ID and password will be generated. Note them down for future use.
5. Log in using the registration ID and password.
6. Fill in the required details in the online application form, including personal information, educational qualifications, choice of examination centre, etc.
7. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
8. Pay the application fee online using the available payment options.
9. Review the filled-in application form before submission to ensure accuracy.

UPSC Selection Process 2026

The UPSC Selection Process 2026 consists of three stages, each testing different skills and capabilities of aspirants.

1. Preliminary Exam (Prelims): Objective-type questions to filter candidates for the Mains exam.
2. Main Exam (Mains): Descriptive papers to assess in-depth knowledge and analytical ability.
3. Interview/Personality Test: Evaluates the candidate’s personality, decision-making, and overall suitability for civil services.

UPSC CSE Exam 2026- Posts

The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) to recruit candidates for various posts in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central services.

All India Services

1. Indian Administrative Service (IAS): IAS officers hold key positions in the government and are responsible for the overall administration of the country.
2. Indian Police Service (IPS): IPS officers are responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing and detecting crimes, and managing police forces.
3. Indian Forest Service (IFoS): IFoS officers work in the management and conservation of forests and wildlife.

Beside these, various Central Civil Services posts are also includes like Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service etc. 

UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026- Click to Check

Check Elaborated UPSC IAS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026