UPSC IAS / IFS 2026 Exam | Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Apply
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) द्वारा आयोजित **Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026** में भारतीय प्रशासनिक सेवा (IAS), भारतीय वन सेवा (IFS), भारतीय पुलिस सेवा (IPS) सहित अन्य महत्वपूर्ण सरकारी सेवाओं के लिए भर्ती की प्रक्रिया होती है। इस परीक्षा के सभी चरण (Prelims → Mains → Interview) को UPSC नियंत्रित करता है।
📅 UPSC 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 14 January 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Start Date | 14 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 February 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 24 May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mains Exam Date | 21 August 2026 (5 Days) |
| Personality Test (Interview) | Feb–Mar 2027 (Tentative) |
| Final Result | April 2027 (Tentative) |
UPSC 2026 की यह schedule आधिकारिक UPSC Calendar 2026 में प्रकाशित है। इन तारीखों के आधार पर तैयारी करना आवश्यक है।
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Graduation (Bachelor’s degree) from a recognized University.
- Nationality: Indian Citizen for IAS / IPS / IFS & most Group A services.
- Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (General). Relaxation: OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (as per rules).
- No. of Attempts: General: 6, OBC: 9, SC/ST: Unlimited (within age limit).
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/- (Prelims and Mains)
- SC / ST / Female / PwBD: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card)
🧠 Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Objective type (Civil Services Aptitude Test).
- Main Examination: Written Descriptive exam (9 Papers).
- Personality Test (Interview): Final stage based on Mains score.
📚 UPSC CSE Syllabus Overview
- Prelims: GS Paper I & CSAT (General Studies + Aptitude).
- Mains: Essay, GS I–IV, Optional Subject Papers I & II, Language Papers.
- Interview: Personality assessment, general awareness & suitability.
🖊️ How to Apply Online
- Visit official UPSC site: upsc.gov.in
- Click on “Civil Services Examination 2026” Notification
- Read Instructions carefully
- Click on Apply Online link at upsconline.nic.in
- Register with valid email/phone
- Fill application form and upload documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and print confirmation page
🔗 Important Links
| Official UPSC Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | upsconline.nic.in |
| Download UPSC Calendar | UPSC Exam Calendar |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. UPSC 2026 Notification कब आया?
Ans: UPSC CSE 2026 notification आम तौर पर जनवरी के दूसरे या तीसरे हफ्ते में जारी होता है.
Q2. UPSC Prelims 2026 कब है?
Ans: UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2026 का आयोजन 24 May 2026 को किया जाएगा.
Q3. UPSC Mains 2026 कब शुरू होगा?
Ans: UPSC Mains तैयार योजना के अनुसार 21 August 2026 से शुरू होगा.
Q4. UPSC IFS 2026 Prelims कब होगा?
Ans: IFS Prelims 2026 UPSC CSE prelims के साथ ही 24 May 2026 को आयोजित होगा.
