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UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Soon: Check IAS Exam Registration Process, and Eligibility at upsc.gov.in

By Mohd Salman

Jan 21, 2026, 12:56 IST

UPSC will release the CSE 2026 notification for 1,000+ vacancies at upsc.gov.in. Candidates who have completed graduation and are in the age group of 21-32 are eligible to apply The Prelims will be conducted on May 24, 2026

UPSC CSE Notificaton 2026

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UPSC CSE 2026 Notification is expected at upsc.gov.in; registration to begin shortly on the OTR portal at upsconline.nic.in.
Initial trends suggest over 1,040 vacancies, with 180 seats reserved for IAS and 150 for IPS officers.
The Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2026 is confirmed for May 24, followed by the Mains starting August 21, 2026.

UPSC CSE Notification 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification PDF soon on its official website upsc.gov.in. This year, approximately 12 lakh of candidates are expected to compete for positions in the IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group A and B services.
In 2025, the UPSC notified 979 vacancies and received approximately 13.5 lakh applications, out of which 14,161 candidates qualified for the Mains. In the 2024 cycle, 1,056 vacancies were announced and a massive 13.4 lakh applications were filled. For serious candidates, today marks the first day of the high-stakes battle to secure a place in India's elite bureaucracy, with the Preliminary exam scheduled to be conducted on May 24, 2026.

UPSC Notification 2026: Overview

The UPSC CSE Notification 2026 will get released at upsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to apply after One Time Registration (OTR). Check the table below for UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Key Highlights

Event	Important Dates/Details
Original Notification Release Date	January 14, 2026 (Postponed)
New Notification Release Date	To be out soon
Last Date to Apply	To be out
UPSC Prelims Exam Date	May 24, 2026
UPSC Mains Exam Date	August 21, 2026 (5 Days)
Total Vacancies	Approx. 1000+ (To be confirmed)

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Jan 21, 2026, 12:56 IST
UPSC CSE Notification 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check all the eligibility criteria, such as educational qualification and age limit. The candidates must have completed graduation and age of candidate must be between 21 and 32 years.
Jan 21, 2026, 12:47 IST
UPSC CSE Notification 2026: Required Photo and Signature
Before applying for the announced vacancies, candidates must ensure that they have a scanned photograph and signature (JPG format, 20KB-300KB).

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to officially release the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification at upsc.gov.in. The official notification pdf is expected to have 1000+ vacancies across prestigious services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. Candidates must check their eligibility, including the age limit (21-32 years) and educational qualifications (graduation), before proceeding with the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The Preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for May 24, 2026.

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