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UPSC CSE 2026

UPSC CSE 2026 – Civil Services Examination (IAS / IPS / IFS) 1,056 Posts

Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Examination for appointment to IAS, IPS, IFS, and prestigious group A services.

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Call Letter Live NowReleased: 10 May 2026

UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims Call Letter / Admit Card 2026 is LIVE!

The online preliminary exam is scheduled for 10th and 11th October 2026 in 4 daily shifts. Candidates can download their official hall ticket by logging in with Registration Number & Password / Date of Birth.

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Exam: Prelims: 24 May 2026 | Mains: 18 – 27 Sep 20263 Verified Updates Active

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Important Dates

Notification Release Date14 Feb 2026

Online Application Start Date14 Feb 2026

Last Date to Apply Online05 Mar 2026

Last Date to Pay Fee05 Mar 2026

Exam DatePrelims: 24 May 2026 | Mains: 18 – 27 Sep 2026

Admit Card Release Date10 May 2026

Result DatePrelims Result: 12 Jun 2026

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS₹100

SC / ST / ReservedNil (Exempted)

PH (Divyang) / FemaleNil (Exempted)

Payment Mode:Online via SBI Net Banking or Cards

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Degree in Any Discipline from a recognized University in India

Age Limit:

21 – 32 Years (General: 6 Attempts, OBC: 9 Attempts up to 35 yrs, SC/ST: Unlimited up to 37 yrs)

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Exact Age on 01/07/2026: 25 Yrs, 1 Months, 16 Days (Allowed: 18–30 Yrs)

Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration

Paper 1 (Secondary)1501502.5 Hours

Paper 2 (Higher Secondary)1501502.5 Hours

Selection Process

1Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Objective - GS 1 & CSAT)

2Civil Services Main Examination (Written - 9 Papers, 1750 Marks)

3Personality Test / Interview (275 Marks)

Syllabus

General Studies Syllabus (PDF)

Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus (PDF)

Topic-wise Exam Breakdown

Previous Year Question Papers (PDF)

UPSC CSE 2026 Official Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus (3 Subjects)

UPSC Master Syllabus

Official UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Gazette Notification

Total Questions

Prelims: 100 (GS-I) + 80 (CSAT) | Mains: 9 Descriptive Papers

Maximum Marks

Prelims: 400 Marks | Mains + Interview: 2,025 Marks

Exam Duration

2 Hours per Paper (Prelims) | 3 Hours per Paper (Mains)

Negative Marking

1/3rd (0.33) of the marks assigned to the question in Prelims Objective Papers

#PRE-I

Preliminary Exam Paper-I: General Studies (200 Marks)

Honours Degree Standard200 Marks

Current Events of National and International Importance

History of India and Indian National Movement (Ancient, Medieval, Modern & Art/Culture)

Indian and World Geography: Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World

Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues

Economic and Social Development: Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change

General Science and Emerging Technologies (Space, Defence, Biotech, AI, Nanotech)

#PRE-II

Preliminary Exam Paper-II: CSAT (Qualifying - 33% Minimum)

Class X Standard (Numeracy)200 Marks

Interpersonal Skills Including Communication Skills & Reading Comprehension

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Decision Making and Problem Solving

General Mental Ability

Basic Numeracy (Numbers and Their Relations, Orders of Magnitude - Class X Level)

Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency - Class X Level)

#MAINS-GS

Civil Services Mains: General Studies Papers I, II, III & IV

Post-Graduation / Honours Standard1000 Marks

GS Paper-I (250 Marks): Indian Heritage & Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society

GS Paper-II (250 Marks): Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations

GS Paper-III (250 Marks): Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management

GS Paper-IV (250 Marks): Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude (Theoretical Concepts + Case Studies)

Essay Paper (250 Marks) + Optional Subject Paper-I & II (500 Marks) + Qualifying Indian Language & English

Official Commission Note: Prelims is qualifying in nature (CSAT requires minimum 33% marks); Mains + Interview determine final All-India Rank.

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Latest Update

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Released – 14 Feb 2026

Online Application Starts – 14 Feb 2026

Last Date to Apply – 05 Mar 2026

Exam Date – Prelims: 24 May 2026 | Mains: 18 – 27 Sep 2026

Admit Card Release – 10 May 2026

Result – Prelims Result: 12 Jun 2026

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