The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has reportedly begun reaching out to candidates who have declared a different category in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) or Indian Forest Service (IFoS) 2026 compared to their previous attempts. This move was highlighted by a viral post from an X (formerly Twitter) user.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has reportedly begun reaching out to candidates who have declared a different category in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) or Indian Forest Service (IFoS) 2026 compared to their previous attempts. The move, highlighted by a viral post from an X (formerly Twitter) user, is being seen as a significant step toward ensuring transparency and fairness in one of India’s most competitive examinations.

Candidates who appear to have changed their category—for instance, from General to OBC, SC, or ST, or vice versa have received message and email notifications from the UPSC asking them to clarify their status and provide justification by April 8, 2026.

The Message states that, "It is found from the records of earlier CSEs / IFoSEs, that you had applied under a different category(ies) vis-a-vis your declared category in CSP / IFoS 2026. An email has been sent to you on registered email ID for bringing it to your notice and needful in this regard with the opportunity to clarify your position on or before 08.04.2026. Please urgently go through the mail.

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