UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online, Eligibility & Full Details
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2026 Notification. This exam is conducted for recruitment into prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS and more.
👉 Candidates can now apply online through the official UPSC website.
📌 Important Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Total Vacancies | ~1000+ (Expected) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | June 2026 |
| Mains Exam | September 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✔ Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
✔ Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per government rules
💼 Services Offered
- IAS (Indian Administrative Service)
- IPS (Indian Police Service)
- IFS (Indian Foreign Service)
- IRS and other central services
📘 Exam Pattern (Prelims)
| Paper | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | 200 | Objective |
| CSAT (Paper II) | 200 | Qualifying |
📑 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/Female | ₹0 |
📄 Documents Required
- Passport size photo
- Signature
- Graduation certificate
- Valid ID proof
🚀 How to Apply Online
- Visit official website 👉 UPSC Official Website
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Fill registration details
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take printout
👉 Apply Online Now
🔗 Important Links
💡 Preparation Tips
- Focus on NCERT + Current Affairs
- Practice previous year questions
- Read newspapers daily
- Attempt mock tests regularly
📢 Why UPSC Exam is Important?
- High salary & perks
- Job security
- Power & prestige
- Opportunity to serve the nation
⚠️ Important Note
Candidates are advised to apply early and verify all details from the official website before submission.
