Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 for recruitment to 933 vacancies under various prestigious All India and Central Services. Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC official portal.
UPSC Civil Services
UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Exam 2026
UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Exam 2026 – Overview
Name of Examination: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies: 933 Posts
Exam Notice No.: 05/2026–CSE
Notification Date: 04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
Services Included
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Audit & Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
Indian P&T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic), Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Management Service (Personnel), Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Management Service (Accounts), Group ‘A’
Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), Group ‘A’
Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
Armed Forces HQ Civil Service, Group ‘B’
DANICS, Group ‘B’
DANIPS, Group ‘B’
Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Exam 2026
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Date of Birth: Between 02 August 1994 and 01 August 2005
Age Relaxation
SC / ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
PwBD (UR): 10 Years
PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
Educational Qualification
Graduate degree from a recognized University / Institution.
Appearing candidates are also eligible for the Preliminary Examination, subject to proof of qualification at the time of Interview.
UPSC Civil Services Examination Scheme
The examination will be conducted in two stages:
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) – for screening
Main Examination (Written + Interview) – for final selection
Examination Centres in Assam
Dispur
Jorhat
Application Fee
SC / ST / Women / PwBD Nil
All Other Categories ₹100/-
How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Exam 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
Scroll down and go to the Important Web-Links section.
Click on “Online Application Form” and complete registration.
Login using registration credentials.
Fill in personal & educational details and upload documents.
Pay application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dateof UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Exam 2026
Starting date of submission of online application: 4th February 2026
Last date of submission of online application: 24th February 2026, 6 PM
Date of Preliminary Exam: 24th May 2026
Important Web Link of UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Exam 2026
