UPSC Civil Services Prelims Download Admit Card Out

UPSC Civil Service Exam 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the most awaited official notification (Advt. No. 05/2026-CSE) for the Civil Services Examination 2026. This competitive exam is the gateway to prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS. The online application process has commenced on 04 February 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 933 vacancies across various All India Services and Central Civil Services. Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree can apply online through the official website upsconline.nic.in before the last date, 24 February 2026. Below, you will find detailed information on UPSC CSE Vacancy 2026, eligibility, syllabus, Exam Pattern, Exam Date, Admit Card, Answer Key, Exam Result, and Selection Process.

Overview of UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026

Details	Information
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Services	IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.
Total Vacancies	933 Posts
Job Location	All India
Salary	Permanent (As per 7th Pay Commission)
Application Mode	Online Form

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 04 February 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 04 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 27 February 2026 (06:00 PM)(Extended)
• Correction Window: 28 Feb – 03 March
• Admit Card: 15/05/2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 24-05-2026
• Mains Exam Date: 21/08/2026

Application Fees

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PH (Divyang): ₹0/- (Nil)
• All Female Candidates: ₹0/- (Nil)
• Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI)

Age Limit as on 01/08/2026

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
• Born Between: 02/08/1994 to 01/08/2005
• Age Relaxation as per UPSC rules.

Also Read:- JPSC State Civil Services Online Form 2026

Qualification and Vacancies

Post Name	Total Posts	Qualification
Civil Services (IAS, IPS, etc.)	933	• Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University in India. • Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for Prelims.

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Mains Examination
3. Personality Test (Interview)
4. Document Verification & Medical Examination.

UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

• Type: Objective (MCQ)
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.66 marks)
• GS Paper II (CSAT): Qualifying nature (Minimum 33% required).

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
Paper-I	General Studies (GS)	100	200	2 Hours
Paper-II	CSAT (Aptitude)	80	200	2 Hours

UPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2026

• Type: Descriptive / Subjective
• Total Merit Marks: 1750 (Mains) + 275 (Interview) = 2025 Marks

Paper	Subject	Marks
Paper A	Indian Language (Qualifying)	300
Paper B	English (Qualifying)	300
Paper I	Essay	250
Paper II	General Studies-I	250
Paper III	General Studies-II	250
Paper IV	General Studies-III	250
Paper V	General Studies-IV (Ethics)	250
Paper VI	Optional Subject-I	250
Paper VII	Optional Subject-II	250
Total	Merit Written Marks	1750

How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services Online Form 2026

1. Visit Official Website: Go to upsconline.nic.in.
2. OTR Registration: Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if not done earlier.
3. Login: Login using your OTR credentials (Email/Mobile/ID).
4. Apply Online: Select “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026”.
5. Fill Details: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and center preference.
6. Upload Docs: Upload scanned Photograph and Signature as per UPSC specifications.
7. Payment: Pay the application fee of ₹100/- (if applicable).
8. Submit: Finalize the application and print the confirmation page.

Important Links

Content	Dates	Link
Download Admit Card	15/05/2026	Download Admit Card
Correction Form	28/02/2026	Edit Form
Fill Online Form	04/02/2026	Apply Online
Full Notification PDF	04/02/2026	Download Notification
Official Website	04/02/2026	Visit Official Website

FAQs – UPSC CSE Recruitment 2026