UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
The Union Public Service Commission has announced 1056 vacancies for the Civil Services Examination 2026, with applications closing on May 28, 2026. This is the main recruitment pathway for Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, and Indian Foreign Service positions across the country. You'll need at least a graduate degree to qualify, and selected candidates eventually earn between 56,100 and 250,000 rupees monthly depending on their service and seniority. The exam itself is conducted in three stages—preliminary, main, and interview—spread across several months. If you're eligible and prepared to commit to the lengthy selection process, register on the UPSC website before the deadline closes.
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Eligibility
How to Apply
Important Dates
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Selection Process
Important Dates, Fees & How to Apply
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Important Dates & Fees
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 May 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1056 posts |
| Application Fee | General: Rs.100 | Female/SC/ST: Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online — UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card |
| Mode of Application | Online only via the official portal listed above |
Step-by-step: How to apply online
Read the official notification PDF first.
Before filling any form, download and read the full notification published by Union Public Service Commission. It carries the binding eligibility criteria, age-relaxation table, fee structure, exam pattern, and the syllabus. The detailed page above is a clean summary — the PDF is the legal document.Confirm you meet eligibility.
Check your age (as on the cut-off date stated in the notification), educational qualification, and category-specific reservations. Many candidates fill the form and lose the fee because their qualification did not match exactly.Keep documents ready before opening the form.
Scanned passport-size photo (recent, white background), signature, left-thumb impression, 10th certificate, qualifying degree, caste/EWS/PwD certificate if applicable, and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID). Use 100% scale and the file-size limits the portal specifies.Open the official application portal.
Use only the official application URL: upsc.gov.in. Never apply through a Telegram / WhatsApp forwarded link — those are scams.Register, then log in.
Most portals require a one-time registration with your name, mobile, email and a password. Save the registration number — you will need it for every future login, admit-card download and result check.Fill the form carefully.
Personal details, educational qualification, communication address, category, and preferences. Cross-check each field. After final submission, most portals lock the form and corrections cost an extra fee.Pay the application fee online.
Use UPI, net-banking, debit / credit card. Keep the transaction receipt; some portals require you to upload the receipt before downloading the admit card.Submit & save the confirmation.
Submit the form well before 28 May 2026. Save the final PDF acknowledgement and the registration number. Last-day submissions frequently fail because of portal overload.
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