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  1. Applications closed — 24 Feb 2026
  2. Admit Cardnot yet announced
  3. Exam — 24 May 2026
  4. Answer Keynot yet announced
  5. Resultnot yet announced

When is the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 (IAS IPS IFS) 933 Posts Online Form exam?

The exam was held on 24 May 2026.

Has the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 (IAS IPS IFS) 933 Posts Online Form admit card been released?

No — the admit card has not been announced yet (as of 30 Jul 2026). It will be released on upsconline.nic.in; this page tracks it.

When will the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 (IAS IPS IFS) 933 Posts Online Form result be declared?

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UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 (IAS IPS IFS) 933 Posts Online Form

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) - Department of Personnel and Training

Vacancies

933

Salary

₹56,100 - ₹100,000

Job Type

permanent

full time

Apply By

24 Feb 2026

About This Job

Union Public Service Commission invites online applications for Civil Services Examination 2026 for IAS, IPS, IFS and other Central Group A & B Services. 933 vacancies. Prelims on May 24, 2026. Graduates aged 21-32 can apply online till February 24, 2026. Application fee Rs. 100 (exempted for SC/ST/Female/PwBD). Starting salary Rs. 56,100 per month.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the Civil Services Examination 2026. This is one of the most prestigious examinations in India, conducted annually to recruit officers for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and other Central Group A and Group B Services.

About UPSC Civil Services Examination

The Civil Services Examination is conducted in three stages - Preliminary Examination (objective type), Main Examination (written descriptive type), and Personality Test (Interview). Successful candidates are appointed to various services based on their rank and preferences.

Key Details

The examination will be held in two phases:

  • Preliminary Examination: May 24, 2026
  • Main Examination: Starting from August 21, 2026

Total number of vacancies: 933 posts across various Central Services

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree from a recognized university in any discipline. Candidates appearing in final year examination can also apply provisionally.

Age Limit

  • General category: 21 to 32 years
  • SC/ST category: 21 to 37 years (5 years relaxation)
  • OBC category: 21 to 35 years (3 years relaxation)
  • PwBD category: 21 to 42 years (10 years relaxation)

Salary and Benefits

  • Starting basic pay: Rs. 56,100 per month (Pay Level 10)
  • In-hand salary: Approximately Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month
  • Additional benefits include official residence, vehicle, medical facilities, pension, and other allowances

Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Examination (Qualifying): 400 marks total
  2. Main Examination: 1,750 marks total (9 papers)
  3. Personality Test (Interview): 275 marks

Total merit: Main Examination (1,750) + Interview (275) = 2,025 marks

Application Fee

  • General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100
  • SC/ST/Female/PwBD: No fee (exempted)

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date: February 4, 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: February 24, 2026
  • Preliminary Examination: May 24, 2026
  • Main Examination: Starting August 21, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline

Age Limit

21 - 32 years

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Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

Pay Level 10 - Starting Rs. 56,100 per month

Allowances

Official residence, vehicle, medical facilities, pension, and other allowances as per service rules

Selection Process

  1. 1 Written Exam
  2. 2 Interview
  3. 3 Document Verification

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type - MCQ) Paper 1: General Studies - 200 Marks, 100 Questions, 2 hours Topics: Current events, History of India, Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity, Economic and Social Development, Environmental Ecology, General Science Paper 2: CSAT - 200 Marks, 80 Questions, 2 hours (Qualifying, minimum 33%) Topics: Comprehension, Logical reasoning, Analytical ability, Decision-making, Problem-solving, Basic numeracy, Data interpretation Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer Main Examination (Descriptive Type) - 9 Papers, Total 1750 Marks Qualifying Papers: Indian Language (300 marks), English (300 marks) Ranking Papers (250 marks each): Essay, GS Paper 1-4, Optional Paper 1-2 Personality Test (Interview) - 275 Marks Final Merit: Main (1750) + Interview (275) = 2025 marks

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How to Apply

Application Mode: online

Important Dates

Notification

04 Feb 2026

Application Start

12 Feb 2026

Last Date to Apply

24 Feb 2026

Exam Date

24 May 2026

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