Union Public Service Commission has invited online application for the recruitment of 979 vacancy through UPSC Civil Service (Pre) Exam 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.
UPSC Civil Service (Pre) Examination 2026 Overview
| Post Date | 04/02/2026 |
| Last Date | 24/02/2026 |
| Organization | UPSC |
| No. of Posts | 933 |
| Job Type | Govt. Job |
| Category | UPSC Job |
| Apply Mode | Online |
UPSC Civil Service (Pre) Examination 2026
Name of examination: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025
No of vacancy: 933
Name of services:
- (i) Indian Administrative Service
- (ii) Indian Foreign Service
- (iii) Indian Police Service
- (iv) Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- (v) Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- (vi) Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
- (vii) Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- (viii) Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
- (ix) Indian Information Service, Junior Grade Group ‘A’
- (x) Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
- (xi) Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
- (xii) Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
- (xiii) Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’
- (xiv) Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
- (xv) Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
- (xvi) Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
- (xvii) Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar
- Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
- (xviii) Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
- (xix) Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Civil Service (Pre) Examination
Age Limit
Candidates must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 32 years as on 1st August 2026.
- Date of Birth must be between:
02 August 1994 to 01 August 2005
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University established by an Act of the Central or State Legislature or deemed to be a University under UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
Appearing Candidates
Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying degree examination are also eligible to apply for the Preliminary Examination. However, they must produce proof of passing the degree before the Interview/Personality Test.
Related Article: APSC Recruitment 2025
UPSC Civil Service (Pre) Examination Scheme
The Civil Services Examination will consist of two successive stages :
(i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination; and
(ii) Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts noted above.
Examination Centres in Assam
- Jorhat
- Dispur
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD | Nil |
| Other Candidates | ₹100/- |
How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online by following the steps below:
- Visit the official UPSC Recruitment Portal
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
- Login using registered credentials
- Fill in the Civil Services (Pre) Examination 2026 application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Important Dates
- Starting date of online application: 04/02/2026
- Last date of online application: 24/02/2026
Important Links
| Online Application | Click Here |
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| Other Updates | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Examination 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026?
👉 A total of 933 vacancies are available.
Q2. What is the age limit for UPSC CSE 2026?
👉 Candidates must be between 21 to 32 years as on 01 August 2026.
Q3. Can final-year students apply for UPSC CSE 2026?
👉 Yes, final-year appearing candidates are eligible for the Preliminary Examination.
Q4. What is the application fee for General category candidates?
👉 General and OBC category candidates need to pay ₹100/-.
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