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UPSC Exams & Recruitment 2026 — Complete Calendar

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the apex recruitment body for Group A and Group B services of the Government of India. Beyond the Civil Services Examination (which feeds the IAS, IPS, and IFoS), UPSC also conducts the NDA & NA, CDS, IFS, ESE/IES, CMS, CAPF, and over a dozen specialist recruitments through advertisements.

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TNPSC Group 2 Mains Result 2026 Out - Direct Link, Scorecard PDF & Steps to Check at tnpsc.gov.in
TNPSC Group 2 Mains
TNPSC Group 2 Mains Result 2026 Out - Direct Link, Scorecard PDF & Steps to Check at tnpsc.gov.in
TNPSC Group 2 Mains
UPSC CMS 2025 Final Result Out - Check Reserve List
UPSC CMS 2025 Final
UPSC CMS 2025 Final Result Out - Check Reserve List
UPSC CMS 2025 Final
JPSC CCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 (Paper I & II) - Check here
JPSC CCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 (Paper I & II) - Check her
UPSC Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Statistics Paper I & II Released Download PDF
UPSC Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Provisional Answer Key
JPSC CCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 (Paper I & II) - Check here
JPSC CCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 (Paper I & II) - Check her
UPSC Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Statistics Paper I & II Released Download PDF
UPSC Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Provisional Answer Key
BSF Constable Tradesman PET/PST Result 2026 Out - Check & Download Now
BSF Constable Tradesman PET/PST
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Download PDF
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Download PDF
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Download PDF
TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Download PDF
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Download PDF Here
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
UP TGT Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 Out - Download Link Here
UP TGT Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 Out - Download Link He
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Project Assistant
OPSC Civil Services Exam Date 2026 (Out) - Check Schedule & Details
OPSC Civil Services Exam Date 2026 (Out) - Check Schedule &
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Age Limit, Educational Qualification andPhysical Standards
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
UPSC Civil Services IFS Final Result 2026 OUT (Direct Link) - Download Scorecard @ upsc.gov.in
UPSC Civil Services IFS Final
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Official Syllabus & Previous Year Papers

UPSC publishes the Civil Services, CDS, NDA, CAPF and EPFO syllabi inside the official notification PDFs. Previous-year question papers are openly archived on upsc.gov.in.

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Frequently Asked Questions about UPSC Jobs

How many attempts are allowed for the UPSC Civil Services?

General — 6 attempts till age 32. OBC — 9 attempts till age 35. SC/ST — unlimited attempts till age 37. PwBD — limit revised per disability category.

Is coaching required to crack UPSC in 2026?

No. Many toppers crack the exam through self-study using NCERTs, standard reference books (Laxmikanth, Spectrum, Shankar IAS), and free YouTube lectures. Coaching helps with mentorship and answer-writing practice.

What is the minimum qualification for UPSC CSE?

A graduate degree from a recognised Indian university or an equivalent qualification. Final-year students may also apply.

When is the UPSC CSE prelim 2026?

UPSC publishes the annual calendar in May of the previous year. Prelim is usually held in May or June. Check the official notification or this hub for the exact date.

What is the salary of an IAS officer in 2026?

An IAS officer at the entry level (Junior Time Scale) earns a basic of ₹56,100, with DA, HRA, and field allowances taking gross to about ₹1,00,000-1,10,000 per month.

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