UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION (CSE) 2026 Short Details of Notification Sarkari Job |
Important Dates- Application Begin: 04/02/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 24/02/2026 upto 06:00 PM
- Prelims Exam Date: 24/05/2026
- Admit Card Available: To be announced
- Result Announced: To be announced
- Mains Exam Date: 21/08/2026
| Application Fee- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PH: No Fee
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
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Age Limit & Selection Process- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 32 years
- Selection Process: Preliminary Examination (Screening - 400 Marks), Main Examination (Written - 1750 Marks), Personality Test/Interview (275 Marks). Final merit on Mains + Interview (2025 Marks)
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Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 933 |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Eligibility/Details |
| Various Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.) | 933 | - Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution
- Age: 21-32 Years. Relaxation as per rules (OBC: +3 Yrs, SC/ST: +5 Yrs, etc.)
- Number of Attempts: Gen/EWS: 6, OBC: 9, SC/ST: Unlimited (upto age limit)
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Salary & Pay Scale Details- Civil Services Officers: Level 10 - ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, etc
- Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
- Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and seniority (upto Cabinet Secretary Level 17)
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Exam Pattern- Exam Type: Prelims (Objective MCQ), Mains (Descriptive), Interview
- Total Questions: Prelims: 180 Questions for 400 Marks (GS Paper II CSAT Qualifying 33%)
- Duration: Prelims: 2 Hours per Paper | Mains: 3 Hours per Paper
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for wrong answer in Prelims
- Preparation Time: 12-18 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
- Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- Paper I (GS): 100 Qs | 200 Marks | Decides the Cut-off.
- Paper II (CSAT): 80 Qs | 200 Marks | Qualifying (Need 33% or 66 marks).
- Stage 2: Mains Exam (Descriptive)
- Consists of 9 papers total (2 Qualifying + 7 for Merit).
- Qualifying: English and Indian Language (300 marks each).
- Merit Papers: Essay, GS I, GS II, GS III, GS IV, and 2 Optional Papers (250 marks each).
- Total Written: 1750 Marks.
- Stage 3: Interview (Personality Test)
- Marks: 275
- Final Merit: Based on Mains (1750) + Interview (275) = 2025 Marks.
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Exam Centers- All India: Candidates can choose from 80+ centers across states (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, etc.)
- Center Allocation: First preference based, subject to availability
- Change of center not allowed after submission. Check official notification for complete list.
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Rovin Singh
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