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UPSC Notification 2026: Exam Date, Vacancy, Eligibility & Application Details

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College Vidya News Team Feb 9, 2026 1.2K Reads

The UPSC Notification 2026 is about to be released on 14th of January 2026. Candidates will be able to check the necessary details related to UPSC examination dates, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and selection process from the official notification.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will make public the notifications on the official website ‍‍‍‍‍upsc.gov.in. With this release of notification, the online application process will also begin. Aspirants should be prepared with all necessary documents, scanned photographs, and signatures to not get interrupted in registration.

UPSC Notification 2026 Highlights

Every year the UPSC gives chances to candidates so that they can get recruited for renowned services under the Government of India itself. Candidates, wrap up your study because the UPSC Prelims 2026 is going to happen on 24th May 2026.

With continuous preparation, proper planning and dedicated hard work, any aspirant is capable of clearing the UPSC CSE 2026 exam.

UPSC 2026 Overview

As all the candidates know that this is a national-level exam conducted to hire people on officer level for Group A and Group B services. It includes IAS,IPS, IRS level posts.

There are in total three stages:

Prelims (Objective type)
Mains (Descriptive type)
Personality Test (Interview)

It will be in bilingual language that is both English and Hindi.

UPSC CSE 2026 – Key Details

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UPSC Civil Services Examination
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission
Official Websites	upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in
Vacancies	To be Announced
Exam Level	National
Exam Mode	Offline
Application Fee	₹100 (General/OBC/EWS Male)
Fee Exemption	SC/ST, Women, PwBD
Languages	English & Hindi
Number of Papers	Prelims – 2, Mains – 9
Selection Stages	Prelims, Mains, Interview

UPSC Exam Date 2026

Finally, it happened that the UPSC announced the UPSC Prelims exam date. It will be on 24th May 2026, and the main exam will be going to happen on 21st August 2026. Additionally, UPSC also provides candidates with an application correction window, usually a week after the application deadline, to rectify minor errors.

UPSC Exam Schedule 2026

Event	Date
UPSC Notification Release	January 14, 2026
Application Form Start Date	January 14, 2026
Application Form Last Date	February 3, 2026
Application Correction Window	To be announced
Prelims Exam Date	May 24, 2026
Mains Exam Date	August 21, 2026
Admit Card	To be announced
Result Date	To be announced
Personality Test	To be announced
Final Result	To be announced

UPSC Notification 2026 PDF

Candidates will be able to download UPSC’s notification PDF from 14th January 2026 on the official website. That particular document will have:

Eligibility criteria
List of services
Vacancy details
Reservation rules
Exam dates & syllabus
Exam centres
Application fee
Instructions & guidelines

For those who are attempting for the first time, they should carefully read the notification and then download it.

UPSC Vacancy 2026

The total number of vacancies also gets announced in the official notification. It will be easier for candidates to check vacancies service-wise and category-wise as well.

Steps to Fill UPSC Application Form 2026

These are some steps which can help a candidate in completing UPSC application form:

Visit the Official Website
Part I Registration, includes entering personal details such as name, date of birth, address, and contact information.
The candidate needs to verify details – Carefully review all information before proceeding.
Part II Registration includes uploading scanned photographs and signatures in JPG format, the way it is asked to upload
Select Exam Centre
Pay Application Fee
Final Submission

UPSC Application Fee 2026

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General / EWS / OBC (Male)	₹100	Online or SBI Challan
SC / ST / PwBD / Female	Nil	Fee Exempted

UPSC Posts 2026

Through UPSC CSE 2026, candidates can seek after for the following services:

Group A Services

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax & Customs)
Indian Audit & Accounts Service
Indian Defence Accounts Service
Indian Corporate Law Service
Indian Postal Service
Indian Railway Management Service
Indian Trade Service
Indian Information Service

Group B Services

Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service
DANICS
DANIPS
PONDICS
PONDIPS

UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for UPSC CSE 2026, candidates must:

Candidate should be a citizen of India
Their age should not lease than 21 and should not be above 32 as on 1st August 2026
Should have a degree from recognized university
Meet the attempt limit:
- General – 6 attempts
- OBC – 9 attempts
- SC/ST – Unlimited
Fulfil age and attempt relaxations, if applicable

UPSC Exam Pattern 2026

UPSC Prelims

Paper I (GS): 200 marks, negative marking (⅓)
Paper II (CSAT): 200 marks, qualifying (33%)

UPSC Mains

Total Papers: 9
Total Marks: 1750
Includes Essay, GS Papers I–IV, Optional Papers I & II

Interview

Marks: 275

Final Merit = Mains (1750) + Interview (275) = 2025 marks

UPSC Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes:

Prelims – It is the qualifying stage
Mains – This is mainly descriptive evaluation
Personality Test – Final assessment

Candidates must clear each stage to reach the final merit list.

UPSC Exam Centre 2026

Students can mainly go for three exam centre choices when they are registering for the exam. Centres are in basic major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and other regions. But, it is also to mention that final allotment depends on if there is any availability or not.

UPSC Admit Card 2026

The admit card for the exam will also be releasing approximately a week ago from the exam date on upsconline.nic.in so, candidates can download the admit card with their registration ID and password, also should carry a valid photo ID to the centre.

Live Updates

UPSC 2026: Notification Live Updates

February 8, 2026 8:31 AM

Where should aspirants check only verified UPSC updates?

Candidates should rely only on:
upsc.gov.in
upsconline.nic.in
and avoid unofficial sources or rumours.

February 7, 2026 4:27 AM

Is the UPSC annual calendar still valid?

Yes. The annual calendar is valid unless UPSC issues a revised calendar or notification.

February 7, 2026 4:27 AM

Is this postponement unusual?

No. UPSC has postponed notifications in previous years as well due to administrative or policy reasons.

February 6, 2026 5:26 AM

Can UPSC notification date be postponed further?

Yes. UPSC has the authority to revise dates again if required, but any change will be officially notified.

February 6, 2026 5:25 AM

Will UPSC notify candidates individually about notification release?

No. UPSC does not send personal emails or SMS alerts. Candidates must check the official website regularly.

February 5, 2026 4:34 AM

When will UPSC Admit Card 2026 be released?

The UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released around 2–3 weeks before the exam date.

January 30, 2026 4:45 AM

Is CSAT compulsory to clear?

Yes. Candidates must score at least 33% in CSAT to qualify Prelims.

January 30, 2026 4:45 AM

Is UPSC Prelims qualifying in nature?

Yes. Prelims marks are qualifying only and are not counted in the final merit list.

January 30, 2026 4:43 AM

How many stages are there in UPSC CSE 2026?

There are three stages:
Prelims
Mains
Personality Test (Interview)

January 29, 2026 5:11 AM

Is UPSC CSE conducted in online or offline mode?

UPSC CSE is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode for all stages.

January 29, 2026 5:11 AM

What should aspirants do during this delay period?

Candidates should:
Continue Prelims preparation
Revise static subjects
Practice CSAT regularly
Keep documents ready

January 29, 2026 5:09 AM

Can I start filling the form before notification release?

No. UPSC online registration will begin only after the notification is officially released.

January 28, 2026 5:29 AM

Will UPSC release vacancies details in the notification?

Yes. Service-wise and category-wise vacancies will be mentioned in the official notification PDF.

January 28, 2026 5:27 AM

Is UPSC IFS 2026 notification also postponed?

Yes. Along with CSE 2026, the Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2026 notification has also been postponed.

January 28, 2026 5:24 AM

What documents should candidates keep ready before UPSC registration?

Candidates should keep ready:
Passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Photo ID details
Graduation details

January 18, 2026 4:24 PM

Can UPSC Notification 2026 be released anytime now?

Yes. Since the postponement notice did not mention a long delay, UPSC may release the notification anytime in the coming days.

January 18, 2026 4:24 PM

Will UPSC provide a correction window for the 2026 application?

Yes. UPSC usually provides a correction window for a limited period after application closure to edit minor details.

January 18, 2026 4:23 PM

How many attempts are allowed for UPSC CSE 2026?

General: 6 attempts
OBC: 9 attempts
SC/ST: Unlimited (within age limit)

January 18, 2026 4:22 PM

What is the application fee for UPSC 2026?

General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Female: Exempted

January 18, 2026 4:22 PM

Who can apply for UPSC CSE 2026?

Candidates who:
Are Indian citizens
Are aged between 21 and 32 years (as on August 1, 2026)
Hold a graduation degree from a recognized university
can apply once the notification is released.

January 18, 2026 4:21 PM

Does postponement affect UPSC 2026 attempt eligibility?

No. The postponement of the notification does not affect age limits or attempt counts for UPSC CSE 2026.

January 18, 2026 4:21 PM

Is UPSC Mains 2026 exam date affected?

No official change has been announced. The UPSC Mains 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for August 21, 2026.

January 18, 2026 5:50 AM

Will the UPSC Prelims 2026 exam date change due to postponement?

As of now, UPSC Prelims 2026 is still scheduled for May 24, 2026, as per the annual calendar. Any change will be confirmed only through an official notice.

January 18, 2026 5:49 AM

Will the UPSC application start on the same day as notification release?

Yes. Traditionally, UPSC opens the online application window on the same day the notification is released.

January 18, 2026 5:48 AM

Is the UPSC 2026 application form available now?

No. Since the notification has not been released, the UPSC CSE 2026 application process has not started yet.

January 18, 2026 5:47 AM

Did UPSC release any notice regarding the postponement?

Yes. UPSC released a postponement notice on its official website, stating that the notification release has been deferred due to administrative reasons.

January 18, 2026 5:46 AM

Where will UPSC Notification 2026 be released?

The UPSC Notification 2026 will be released on: upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in. No other website will host the official notification PDF.

January 18, 2026 5:45 AM

What is the new date for UPSC Notification 2026?

As of now, UPSC has not announced a revised notification release date. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official UPSC website for updates.

January 18, 2026 5:44 AM

Has UPSC officially postponed the CSE 2026 notification?

Yes. UPSC has officially confirmed that the CSE 2026 and IFS 2026 notifications have been postponed due to administrative reasons.

January 18, 2026 5:43 AM

Is UPSC Notification 2026 released today?

No. The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification has not been released yet. The notification, which was earlier expected on January 14, 2026, has been postponed by the Union Public Service Commission.

By College Vidya News Team

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