UPSC 2026 — Union Public Service Commission conducts India’s most prestigious government exams including Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS), NDA, CDS, CAPF, and IES every year. If you are searching for UPSC notification 2026, exam dates, syllabus, admit card, or result — you are on the right page. ExamLover tracks every UPSC update in real time from the official portal upsc.gov.in.
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UPSC Exam Calendar 2026 — All Notifications
The UPSC exam calendar 2026 lists all major examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission this year. Check official dates, vacancy details and direct apply links below.
| Exam Name | Vacancies | Notification | Exam Date 2026 | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services (IAS) 2026 | ~1,056 | Feb 2026 | Prelims: 25 May 2026 | Apply Now |
| UPSC NDA I 2026 | ~406 | Dec 2025 | 13 Apr 2026 | Apply Now |
| UPSC NDA II 2026 | ~406 | May 2026 | Sep 2026 | Apply Now |
| UPSC CDS I 2026 | ~459 | Dec 2025 | Feb 2026 | Apply Now |
| UPSC CDS II 2026 | ~459 | May 2026 | Sep 2026 | Apply Now |
| UPSC CAPF AC 2026 | ~322 | Apr 2026 | Aug 2026 | Apply Now |
| UPSC IES/ESE 2026 | ~250 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2026 | Apply Now |
| UPSC IFoS 2026 | ~110 | Feb 2026 | 25 May 2026 | Apply Now |
| UPSC CISF AC LDCE 2026 | ~25 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | Apply Now |
UPSC Civil Services 2026 — IAS/IPS/IFS Complete Guide
The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 is India’s hardest and most prestigious exam. It selects officers for IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service), IRS, and 24 other Group A & B Central Services. The UPSC CSE 2026 notification was released in February 2026 with approximately 1,056 vacancies. Prelims exam is on 25 May 2026.
UPSC CSE 2026 — Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | ~1,056 (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other services) |
| Age Limit | 21–32 yrs (Gen/EWS); 21–35 (OBC); 21–37 (SC/ST); 21–37 (PwBD-Gen) |
| Attempts Allowed | 6 (General/EWS); 9 (OBC); Unlimited (SC/ST up to age limit) |
| Educational Qualification | Any Graduation from recognised university (final year appearing eligible) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS); SC/ST/Female/PwBD — Exempt |
| Apply Mode | Online — upsconline.nic.in |
| Exam Stages | Prelims (OT) → Mains (Written) → Personality Test (Interview) |
| UPSC Prelims 2026 Date | 25 May 2026 |
| UPSC Mains 2026 | September 2026 (Tentative) |
UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026 (GS Paper I + CSAT)
Paper I — General Studies (200 marks, 100 Q): Current Events (National & International), History of India & Indian National Movement, Indian & World Geography, Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Rights Issues), Economic & Social Development, Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change, General Science. Check full syllabus PDF: upsc.gov.in
Paper II — CSAT (200 marks, 80 Q — Qualifying min 33%): Comprehension, Interpersonal Skills, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Decision Making, General Mental Ability, Basic Numeracy (Class 10 level), Data Interpretation.
👉 Download full syllabus: Exam Syllabus 2026 | Check previous papers: UPSC Previous Year Papers
UPSC Admit Card 2026 — Download Hall Ticket
Trending search: “UPSC prelims admit card 2026”, “UPSC NDA admit card 2026”. UPSC releases admit cards approximately 3 weeks before the exam on upsc.gov.in/examinations/admit-cards. You can also download directly from: ExamLover Admit Card 2026 page.
| Exam | Admit Card Status | Download |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 | Released ~3 weeks before exam | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC NDA I 2026 | Released before exam | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC CDS I 2026 | Released before exam | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC CAPF AC 2026 | To be released | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC NDA 2026 — National Defence Academy
Trending keyword: “UPSC NDA admit card 2026”. The UPSC NDA & NA I 2026 exam was held on 13 April 2026. NDA II 2026 notification is expected in May 2026 with the exam in September 2026. NDA is the gateway to join Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force for 12th pass students aged 16.5–19.5 years.
| Detail | NDA I 2026 | NDA II 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | ~406 | ~406 |
| Qualification | 12th Pass PCM (Army/AF/Navy) | 12th Pass PCM |
| Age | 16.5–19.5 years | 16.5–19.5 years |
| Exam Date | 13 Apr 2026 | Sep 2026 |
| Official Link | upsc.gov.in | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Result 2026 — Latest Declared Results
UPSC publishes all results at upsc.gov.in/examinations/exam-results. For the fastest UPSC result updates, bookmark ExamLover Sarkari Result page — we post direct links within minutes of official declaration.
UPSC Cut Off Marks 2026 — Previous Year Trend
Trending search: “UPSC cut off 2026”. Check category-wise (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) UPSC prelims and final cut off on our dedicated page: Cut Off Marks 2026.
| Year | General (Prelims) | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92.51 | 85.34 | 75.41 | 69.09 | 89.00 |
| 2024 | 100.66 | 93.41 | 82.24 | 77.41 | 95.66 |
| 2023 | 100.66 | 93.41 | 82.24 | 77.41 | 95.66 |
UPSC Salary 2026 — Pay Scale After Selection
Trending search: “IAS salary 2026”. UPSC selected officers are paid as per the 7th Pay Commission. IAS/IPS/IFS entry-level pay is ₹56,100/month (Pay Level 10) plus HRA, DA (~55%), TA and other perks. Full salary breakdown on: Government Job Salary 2026.
How to Apply for UPSC 2026 Online
- Go to upsconline.nic.in → “Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC”
- Part I Registration: Enter basic details, get Registration ID
- Part II Registration: Fill complete form, upload photo (20–300 KB) & signature
- Pay fee: ₹100 (Gen/OBC/EWS) via SBI Net Banking / Debit Card / Visa / Master
- Submit and save PDF confirmation page
- Check Upcoming Jobs 2026 for latest UPSC vacancy alerts
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UPSC 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. UPSC 2026 notification kab aaya?
Ans: UPSC Civil Services 2026 notification February 2026 mein aaya. Official link: upsc.gov.in. Latest UPSC updates ke liye ExamLover Latest Jobs check karein.
Q2. UPSC prelims 2026 kab hai?
Ans: UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 date hai 25 May 2026 (Sunday). UPSC IFoS (Forest Service) Prelims bhi usi din hai. Admit card 3 weeks pehle ExamLover Admit Card page aur official UPSC site par milega.
Q3. UPSC mein kitni vacancies hain 2026 mein?
Ans: UPSC CSE 2026 mein approximately 1,056 vacancies hain. NDA I mein ~406, CDS I mein ~459, CAPF mein ~322 vacancies hain. Sab exam-wise vacancies upar table mein hain.
Q4. UPSC ke liye best books kaunsi hain 2026 mein?
Ans: NCERT books (6th–12th) for basics, Laxmikant’s Indian Polity, Spectrum’s Modern History, G.C. Leong for Geography, Economic Survey & Budget, and The Hindu newspaper. Syllabus PDF download karein: Exam Syllabus 2026.
Q5. UPSC result kab aayega 2026?
Ans: UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 result May–June 2026 mein expected hai. Mains 2026 September mein hoga aur final result 2027 mein. Sarkari result updates ke liye: Sarkari Result 2026.