UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 – IAS, IPS, IFS 1,056 Posts Notification
Official Links & Resources
All links below redirect exclusively to official recruiting agency websites and circulars.
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount | Payment Mode | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Male | ₹100 | Online or SBI Branch Cash Challan | For Preliminary Examination |
| Female / SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability | ₹0 (Nil) | N/A | Completely fee exempted |
Required Qualifications:
A candidate must hold a Graduate degree in any discipline from an Indian University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature, or other educational institution established by an Act of Parliament.
Candidates appearing in the final semester of their qualifying degree examination are also eligible to register provisionally for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Nationality & Gender
- Nationality: Citizen of India for IAS, IFS & IPS; Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan eligible for other services.
- Gender: Male, Female & Transgender
- Experience: Fresher eligible
Age Relaxation Rules:
Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC; up to 10 years for Benchmark Disability candidates.
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | Ministry of Personnel | 180 | Graduate Degree | Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) |
| Indian Police Service (IPS) | Ministry of Home Affairs | 200 | Graduate Degree + Physical Standards | Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) |
| Indian Foreign Service (IFS) | Ministry of External Affairs | 38 | Graduate Degree | Level-10 + Foreign Allowance |
| Central Services (IRS, IRTS, IAAS) | Various Central Ministries | 638 | Graduate Degree | Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) |
Preliminary Examination
Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (CSAT qualifying at 33%).
Main Written Examination
Descriptive written test across 9 papers including essay, GS I-IV, and Optional subjects.
Personality Test / Interview
Personality and public service aptitude evaluation before the Union Service Board.
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination: Objective Type testing General Studies Paper-I and CSAT Paper-II (qualifying at 33%).
- Civil Services (Main) Examination: Written descriptive examination consisting of 9 papers including essay, general studies, and optional subjects.
- Personality Test / Interview: In-depth board evaluation assessing intellectual calibre, integrity, and public leadership suitability.
Candidates must register through the UPSC Online Portal (upsconline.nic.in) using One Time Registration (OTR). Verify details, select exam center, upload photo ID proof, and complete fee payment.
The Union Public Service Commission has issued the official bulletin for the Civil Services Examination 2026 to select candidates for prestigious All India Services and Central Civil Services including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and IAAS.
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