UPSC CSE 2026 Notification - 933 IAS/IPS/IFS Posts, Prelims 24 May

⚡ 30-SECOND SUMMARY
Important Dates
Notification Released
2026-02-04
Application Last Date
2026-02-27
Correction Window Closes
2026-03-03
Prelims Exam
2026-05-24
Mains Exam
2026-08-21
Application Fee
Payment: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
🎓 Eligibility & Overview▾
Organization
UPSC
Last Date
27 Feb 2026
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree (Any Stream)
Age Limit
21-32 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST)
📝 Kaise Apply Karein (5 steps)▾
How to Apply
- 1upsc.gov.in pe notification padho
- 2upsconline.nic.in pe registration karo
- 3Application form bharo
- 4Photo aur signature upload karo
- 5Fee pay karo aur submit karo
Required Documents
📄 Complete Details▾
UPSC CSE 2026 - 933 IAS/IPS/IFS Posts, Prelims 24 May
Bhaiyon, UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 ka notification aa chuka hai - 933 posts ke liye including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS aur 20+ other Group A & B services. Bihar se har saal hundreds of candidates select hote hain - Bihar UPSC toppers mein consistently top 5 states mein hai.
Application deadline (27 Feb) khatam ho chuki hai, but Correction Window aaj 3 March 2026 shaam 6 PM tak open hai - agar form mein koi galti hai toh abhi fix karo!
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Posts | 933 (including 33 PwBD) |
| Services | IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, IAAS + 20 other services |
| Notification Date | 4 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 27 February 2026 (closed) |
| Correction Window | 28 Feb 6PM - 3 March 6PM (band) |
| Prelims Exam | 24 May 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 21 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduate (Any Stream) |
| Age Limit | 21-32 years (General) |
| Application Fee | Rs 100 (SC/ST/Female/PwBD - Free) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Direct Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Online Application Portal | upsconline.nic.in |
| Correction Window | upsconline.nic.in (Login karke edit karo) |
| UPSC Notification PDF | upsc.gov.in -> Examinations -> Active Examinations |
CORRECTION WINDOW AAJ 3 MARCH 6PM TAK! Form mein koi galti hai toh upsconline.nic.in pe login karke fix karo. Baad mein koi change nahi hoga.
Posts & Services
Group A Services (Top Posts)
- IAS - Indian Administrative Service
- IPS - Indian Police Service
- IFS - Indian Foreign Service
- IRS (IT) - Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)
- IRS (C&CE) - Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise)
- IAAS - Indian Audit & Accounts Service
- ICAS - Indian Civil Accounts Service
- IDAS - Indian Defence Accounts Service
- IRTS - Indian Railway Traffic Service
- IPoS - Indian Postal Service
Group B Services
- Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS)
- Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS)
- Pondicherry Civil & Police Service
Total 933 posts distributed across 24+ services. Post allocation merit rank aur preference ke basis pe hota hai.
Eligibility Kya Hai?
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree kisi bhi recognized university se (any stream - Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Medical sab chalega)
- Final year students bhi Prelims ke liye apply kar sakte hain, but Mains se pehle degree complete hona chahiye
Age Limit (1 August 2026 ke basis pe)
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 21 years | 32 years | 6 |
| OBC | 21 years | 35 years | 9 |
| SC/ST | 21 years | 37 years | Unlimited |
| PwBD (General) | 21 years | 42 years | 9 |
| PwBD (OBC) | 21 years | 45 years | 9 |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 21 years | 47 years | Unlimited |
Application Fee Kitni Hai?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs 100 |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | Free |
| Female (All categories) | Free |
| PwBD | Free |
Exam Pattern Kya Hai?
Prelims (24 May 2026) - Qualifying
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Aptitude) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
- Paper II qualifying - 33% (66/200) marks chahiye, merit mein count nahi hota
- Merit sirf Paper I ke marks pe
- Negative marking: 1/3rd of marks per wrong answer
Mains (21 August 2026) - Merit
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II | GS-I (History, Geography, Society) | 250 |
| Paper III | GS-II (Polity, Governance, IR) | 250 |
| Paper IV | GS-III (Economy, Science, Environment) | 250 |
| Paper V | GS-IV (Ethics) | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper I | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper II | 250 |
| Total (Merit) | 1750 |
Interview - 275 Marks
- Final Merit = Mains (1750) + Interview (275) = 2025 marks
Important Dates Kya Hain?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 4 February 2026 |
| Application Started | 4 February 2026 |
| Last Date (Extended) | 27 February 2026 (Closed) |
| Correction Window | 28 Feb - 3 March 2026 (6PM) |
| Prelims Exam | 24 May 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 21 August 2026 |
| Interview | January-March 2027 (Expected) |
| Final Result | April-May 2027 (Expected) |
Salary Kitni Milegi?
| Service | Pay Level | Basic Pay | Approx In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAS/IPS/IFS (Entry) | Level 10 | Rs 56,100 | Rs 80,000-1,00,000 |
| IAS (Senior Scale) | Level 11 | Rs 67,700 | Rs 1,20,000+ |
| IAS (Selection Grade) | Level 13 | Rs 1,18,500 | Rs 2,00,000+ |
| IAS (Super Time) | Level 14 | Rs 1,44,200 | Rs 2,50,000+ |
Salary ke alawa government residence, vehicle, staff, pension aur bahut sari facilities milti hain. IAS/IPS country ki top government jobs hain.
Bihar Aspirants ke liye Special Tips
- Bihar UPSC mein powerhouse hai - har saal 50-80+ candidates select hote hain
- Patna preparation hub - Boring Road, Exhibition Road pe top coaching institutes
- Hindi medium mein bhi top rank aa chuka hai - language barrier nahi hai
- Optional subjects - History, Geography, Sociology popular choices (especially for Hindi-medium aspirants)
- Bihar current affairs - Prelims mein Bihar specific questions nahi aate, but Mains interview mein state se related questions aate hain
- Free resources - UPSC ki official website pe previous year papers free hain
- 65th BPSC saath mein prepare karo - Prelims GS syllabus 60%+ overlap hai
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FAQs
Q: UPSC CSE 2026 mein kitni posts hain? A: 933 posts hain - IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS aur 20+ other Group A & B services ke liye.
Q: Kya abhi apply kar sakte hain? A: Application deadline 27 February 2026 ko khatam ho gayi. But Correction Window 3 March 6PM tak open hai - form mein changes kar sakte ho.
Q: Prelims kab hai? A: 24 May 2026 - approximately 2.5 months bache hain.
Q: Graduation final year mein apply kar sakte hain? A: Haan, Prelims ke liye apply kar sakte ho. But Mains se pehle degree complete hona chahiye.
Q: Hindi medium mein de sakte hain? A: Haan. Prelims, Mains aur Interview sab Hindi mein de sakte ho (except compulsory English paper jo qualifying hai).
Q: General category ke kitne attempts milte hain? A: 6 attempts (32 years age tak). OBC ko 9, SC/ST ko unlimited (age limit tak).
Q: BPSC aur UPSC saath mein prepare kar sakte hain? A: Haan, bilkul. GS Prelims syllabus mein 60%+ overlap hai. Bahut se Bihar aspirants dono saath prepare karte hain.
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