UPSC CSE 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Civil Services Examination 2026. The official examination notification (No. 05/2026-CSE) was released on February 4, 2026. The registration process has begun for a total of 933 vacancies.

Interested and eligible candidates can fill out and submit their application forms through the official website. The last date for submitting the application form is February 24, 2026.

UPSC CSE 2026 Important Dates
Interested candidates should mark the following deadlines in their calendars:

Notification Release Date: February 4, 2026
Online Application Start Date: February 4, 2026
Last Date for Online Application: February 24, 2026 (until 6:00 PM)
Preliminary Examination Date: May 24, 2026
UPSC CSE Vacancy 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 933 prestigious administrative posts will be filled through the CSE 2026 cycle. This includes 33 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories.

UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims: Exam on May 24
The preliminary examination, scheduled for May 24, 2026, is the first hurdle in the three-tiered selection process, followed by the main examination and the personality test (interview).

Notification was to be released on January 14
The notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 was scheduled to be released on January 14, 2026, but it was postponed. The UPSC Civil Services Examination selects candidates for various prestigious services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and several other central government services. 

Important Information Regarding Application Process
Before filling out the application form, candidates must complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC portal.
After completing the OTR, candidates will need to provide their personal details, educational qualifications, and preferences for examination centers.
They will also need to upload a recent photograph and signature in the specified format.
The prescribed application fee must be paid online.
Candidates are advised to download and keep a copy of the confirmation page after submitting the application.

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