An important update for candidates preparing to become IAS officers. The Union Public Service Commission has extended the application deadline for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (UPSC CSE 2026) to February 24, which was set to February 27, 2026. Candidates who missed the deadline can fill out the form as soon as possible by visiting the official website, upsconline.nic.in.

Correction Window Opens After the Application Process
After the completion of the application process, the UPSC will open a correction window. Candidates who have made any mistakes in filling out the form will be able to correct them online within the stipulated timeframe.

UPSC CSE 2026 Online Form: Forms for the UPSC CSE Exam can be filled out by themselves.
Candidates can complete the application process for the UPSC Prelims exam online. For your convenience, the application steps and the form link are provided here.

To fill out the UPSC IAS Application Form 2026, first visit the official website, upsconline.nic.in.
Click on "Create Account" on the homepage and complete the OTR process by filling in the required details.
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.

Fees
Candidates from all categories, except SC, ST, PH, and female candidates, must pay a fee of ₹100 along with their application for this recruitment exam. The fee can be submitted online.

Preliminary exam for 933 posts will be held on this date
UPSC will recruit for a total of 933 posts through this recruitment drive. The preliminary exam will be conducted on May 24, 2026, at designated examination centers across the country.

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