📅 Notification: 4 February 2026 | Union Public Service Commission
🏆 UPSC CSE 2026 – Civil Services Exam
IAS | IPS | IFS | IRS | 933 Vacancies | India’s Most Prestigious Exam!
🔴 Prelims: 24 May 2026 | Mains: 21 August 2026 | upsc.gov.in
⏳ UPSC Prelims 2026 is on 24 May 2026
Only 36 Days Left! — Start Your Preparation NOW! 💪
- ✅ Notification Released: 4 February 2026
- ✅ Total Vacancies: 933 Posts (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS + other services)
- 🔴 Prelims Exam Date: 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
- 🔴 Mains Exam Date: 21 August 2026
- 🔴 Admit Card: 2–3 weeks before exam (expected early May)
- 🔴 Eligibility: Graduate, Age 21–32 years
- 🔴 Official Website: upsc.gov.in | upsconline.nic.in
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification on 4 February 2026 for 933 vacancies across India’s most prestigious services including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other Group A & B central services. The UPSC Prelims 2026 is scheduled on 24 May 2026 (Sunday) — just 36 days away! If you are a UPSC aspirant, this is your complete guide for everything you need to know!
📝 UPSC CSE 2026 – Complete Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Services Offered | IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, IRTS, IDAS, IAAS, ICAS and 17 other services |
| Total Vacancies | 933 Posts (including 33 for PwBD) |
| Notification Date | 4 February 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 24 May 2026 (Sunday) ⏳ |
| Mains Exam Date | 21 August 2026 onwards |
| Interview | February – March 2027 (Expected) |
| Eligibility | Graduation + Age 21–32 years |
| Application Fee | ₹100 | Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview/Personality Test |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
📅 UPSC CSE 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 4 February 2026 ✅ |
| Application Start | 4 February 2026 ✅ |
| Application Last Date | 27 February 2026 ✅ (Closed) |
| Prelims Admit Card | Early May 2026 (Expected Soon!) |
| ⏳ UPSC Prelims Exam | 24 May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Prelims Result | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Mains Exam | 21 August 2026 onwards |
| Mains Admit Card | First week of August 2026 |
| Mains Result | November 2026 (Expected) |
| Interview/Personality Test | February – March 2027 |
| Final Result | May 2027 (Expected) |
📊 UPSC CSE 2026 – Services & Vacancies
A total of 933 vacancies have been announced for 21 prestigious services of the Government of India:
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
| 🌟 All India Services | IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), IFoS (Indian Forest Service) |
| 💼 Central Services Group A | IFS (Foreign), IRS (IT), IRS (C&CE), IRTS, IDAS, IAAS, ICAS, IRTS, IP&TAFS, IRMS and more |
| 📄 Central Services Group B | DANICS, DANIPS, PONDICS and others |
| 🏭 PwBD Reserved | 33 seats reserved |
| Total | 933 Vacancies |
✅ UPSC CSE 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- ✅ Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- ✅ Final year students can apply for Prelims but must show degree proof before Mains
- ✅ No minimum percentage required
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 21 – 32 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 – 35 years |
| SC / ST | 21 – 37 years |
| PwBD (General) | 21 – 42 years |
Number of Attempts
| Category | Maximum Attempts |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 6 Attempts |
| OBC | 9 Attempts |
| SC / ST | Unlimited (till age limit) |
| PwBD (General) | 9 Attempts |
📄 UPSC CSE 2026 Exam Pattern
Stage 1 – Prelims (24 May 2026) — Objective
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies – History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II (CSAT) | Reasoning, Comprehension, Decision Making, Maths (Qualifying – min 33%) | 80 | 200 | 2 Hours |
❌ Negative Marking: 1/3 marks deducted per wrong answer | CSAT is qualifying only — minimum 33% required
Stage 2 – Mains (21 August 2026) — Descriptive
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II–IV | General Studies I, II, III (History, Polity, Economy) | 250×3 |
| Paper V | General Studies IV (Ethics) | 250 |
| Paper VI–VII | Optional Subject (Paper 1 & 2) | 250×2 |
| Total Mains | 1750 Marks |
Stage 3 – Interview / Personality Test
🗣 Total marks for Interview: 275 marks | Final merit = Mains (1750) + Interview (275) = 2025 marks total
📚 UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 – Syllabus
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| History | Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History, Art & Culture, World History |
| Geography | Physical, Indian, World Geography, Climate, Rivers, Natural Resources |
| Indian Polity | Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj, Elections, Governor |
| Economy | Budget, Banking, Inflation, GDP, Poverty, Agriculture, International Trade |
| Environment | Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Environmental Laws, Conservation |
| Science & Tech | Space, Defence, IT, Biotech, Nanotechnology, Health, Nuclear |
| Current Affairs | Last 12 months national & international events, Awards, Sports, Schemes |
| CSAT | Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Basic Numeracy, English |
🏫 UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Expected Release | Early May 2026 (2-3 weeks before exam) |
| Download Link | upsconline.nic.in |
| Login Required | Registration ID + Date of Birth |
| Carry on Exam Day | Printed Admit Card + Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar preferred) |
💸 IAS / IPS Salary & Benefits 2026
| Service | Pay Level | Basic Pay | Gross Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAS / IPS / IFS Officer | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹80,000–1,00,000+ |
| Senior IAS (Joint Secretary) | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 | ₹2,00,000+ |
| Cabinet Secretary | Level 18 | ₹2,50,000 | Highest in Govt |
IAS Benefits
- 🏠 Free Government Bungalow with staff
- 🚗 Official Car + Driver
- 🏝 Security Personnel
- 📷 Free Medical for entire family
- 🎓 Children Education Allowance
- 🏖 Foreign Trips on government duty
- 🎁 Pension + Gratuity after retirement
- 🏆 Power & Prestige — most respected job in India
💡 Last 36 Days Preparation Strategy for UPSC Prelims 2026
| Week | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Week 1 (Now) | Revise History + Geography + Polity. Give 1 full mock test. Identify weak areas |
| Week 2 | Economy + Environment + Science & Technology. Revise current affairs last 6 months |
| Week 3 | Practice 5 previous year papers. Focus on CSAT. Revise all static GK topics |
| Week 4 (Last week) | Only revision — no new topics. Give 2 full mock tests daily. Check admit card. Rest well! |
❓ UPSC CSE 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
🏆 UPSC Prelims on 24 May — 36 Days Left!
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