The IAS position is considered the most prestigious in our country, and millions of young people aspire to become IAS officers and participate in the UPSC Civil Services Exam every year. If you are also preparing for the IAS and haven't yet applied for the UPSC CSE 2026, fill out the form as soon as possible. The last date for filling the form for the CSE Prelims is February 24th.

Check your eligibility before filling out the form.
To participate in the UPSC CSE exam, candidates must have completed graduation from a recognized university. Furthermore, the minimum age of a candidate must be 21 years, and the maximum age must not exceed 32 years. Candidates from reserved categories are given age relaxation as per the rules.

₹100 Fee
The UPSC has set an application fee of ₹100 for filling out the form. The fee can be paid online. SC, ST, PH, and female candidates from all categories can apply for this exam for free.

Fill out the form yourself using these steps.

To participate in this recruitment, you can complete the application process online from the comfort of your home, avoiding additional fees at the cafe. The application steps and link are provided here:

To fill out the UPSC CSE Application Form 2026, visit the official website, upsconline.nic.in.

Click on "Create Account" on the home page, fill in the required details, and complete the OTR.

Following this, you can complete the application process by filling in the remaining details.

After filling out the form, pay the required fee (if applicable).

Submit the form, take a printout, and keep it safe.

This time, 933 posts will be filled.
This time, UPSC will fill a total of 933 vacant posts. Selection for these posts will be done through a preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. For more details related to the recruitment, candidates can review the official notification.

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