UPSC CSE 2026 Notification

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Out: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CSE 2026 Notification on 04 February 2026, on the official website. Candidates can apply online for the UPSC CSE 2026 from February 4 to February 24, 2026, using the official website. The minimum eligibility requirement to apply for the UPSC exam 2026 is a graduation in a relevant field, and the age limit is 21 to 32 years. Final year students are eligible to apply if they submit their degree certificate at the time of the interview round. 

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UPSC Exam 2026 Overview

UPSC Exam 2026 is a national-level exam organised once a year for the recruitment of the Civil Servants. The selection process comprises three stages: Prelim, Main, and Interview rounds to evaluate the skills of the candidates who applied for the UPSC CSE 2026. 

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UPSC CSE Notification 2026

A direct link of UPSC CSE Notification 2026 is available on the official website. Candidates who want to appear for the UPSC CSE exam. They should carefully read the details provided in the UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Prelims. It includes the vacancy details, new changes, application dates, eligibility, and selection process. 

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UPSC Notification 2026 Hindi 

UPSC ने सिविल सेवा परीक्षा 2026 की आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन जारी कर दी है। इस परीक्षा के माध्यम से IAS, IPS, IFS और अन्य सेवाओं के लिए उम्मीदवारों का चयन किया जाएगा। UPSC 2026 के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन शुरू हो गए हैं। इच्छुक उम्मीदवार आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर जाकर आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन करने की अंतिम तिथि तय की गई है। प्रारंभिक परीक्षा निर्धारित तिथि को आयोजित की जाएगी। परीक्षा में शामिल होने से पहले उम्मीदवारों को आयु सीमा, योग्यता और परीक्षा से जुड़े सभी नियम ध्यान से पढ़ने चाहिए।

UPSC Notification 2026 Changes

UPSC Notification 2026 Changes have been mentioned in the official notification by the exam conducting authority. Candidates should carefully note down the UPSC CSE 2026 Notification to proceed with the application process properly. 

1. New Four-Stage Application Process

The application portal has been upgraded. Instead of a single form, candidates must now navigate through four distinct parts:

• Part-I: OTR (One-Time Registration) Profile creation.

• Part-II: Filling the main Application Form.

• Part-III: DAF (Detailed Application Form) entry, including service preferences.

• Part-IV: Fee payment, uploading documents, and centre selection.

2. Mandatory Live Photo Capture

To prevent fraud, candidates are now required to capture a live photograph using their webcam or phone camera during the application process. This is in addition to uploading a standard passport-size photo.

3. New Signature Upload Rule

The signature must be uploaded in a specific format (JPG, 20 KB to 300 KB). Unlike previous years, the signature must be clearly visible and match the one used during the actual exam day to avoid disqualification. Sign three times using the black ink on the white paper. 

4. Aadhaar-Based Verification

While not strictly mandatory for everyone, UPSC "strongly encourages" Aadhaar-based verification. Linking your Aadhaar to your OTR profile helps in faster identity verification at exam centres using biometric or facial recognition.

5. No Correction or Withdrawal Window

A major change is that UPSC has removed the facility to withdraw applications. Once you submit your form and pay the fee, you cannot take it back. Additionally, corrections are only allowed during a very limited "edit window" immediately after the application deadline.

6. One-Time URN Update

Candidates are now issued a Unique Registration Number (URN). Candidates are allowed to update their UTR/OTR profile only once in a lifetime after registration. Any further changes will require special permission or remain permanent for all future UPSC attempts.

7. DAF Submission during Application

Previously, the Detailed Application Form (DAF) was filledout after clearing the Prelims. Now, certain elements of the DAF (like service preferences) are integrated into the initial application process itself to streamline the recruitment timeline.

8. The "One-Attempt" Rule

Candidates selected in CSE 2026 for IPS or Group 'A' services get only one improvement attempt (in CSE 2027). To make any further attempts after that, they must resign from their service.

9. Online Admit Card Only

UPSC has shifted to provide the UPSC exam admit card only through the official website. Candidates would not get the call letters for the exam through the post. 

10. UPSC Question Paper Representation Window Changed

Earlier, UPSC took 7 days from conducting the exam to release the question paper. This time, the authority has decided to reduce it to 5 days. 

11. UPSC CSE 2026 Centre Allocation Rules

PwBD category holds the right to choose their desired centres for appearing in the UPSC Civil Services Exam. 

12. Mandatory Post-Exam Logins

UPSC has introduced a new "Check-in" rule. Candidates must log in to the portal at two specific stages, or they will be disqualified:

• After Prelims: Within 10 days of the Prelims result being declared, a candidate must log in to update/confirm their details.

• After Mains: Within 15 days of the Mains written result, another login is mandatory to complete the process for the interview.

• Warning: If any candidate forgets to log in during these windows,  candidacy will be cancelled, have passed the exam.

13. OBC Non-Creamy Layer & EWS Category Rules

Candidates should follow the OBC Non-Creamy Layer & EWS Category Rules carefully before filling out the application form. 

1. For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates

• Income Proof: The candidate must have a certificate based on family income for the financial years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25.

• Validity Date: The certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2025.

2. For EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Candidates

• Income Proof: The candidate must provide an "Income and Asset Certificate" based on the financial year 2024-25.

• Validity Date: The certificate must be issued between April 1, 2025, and February 24, 2026 (the application closing date).

UPSC Exam Date 2026

UPSC Exam Date 2026 has been announced in the official notification. As per the schedule, the Prelims exam will be held on May 24, 2026. UPSC CSE Mains Exam will be conducted on August 21, 2026. The call letters will be issued by the authority a few weeks before the exam date. Candidates can visit the website to get the admit cards once the active link is provided online. 

UPSC Notification 2026 Postponed 

UPSC Notification 2026 has been published on the official website on February 4, 2026. Around 933 posts have been announced in the 2026 notification. Earlier, the PSC CSE Notification was supposed to be released on January 14, 2026. However, UPSC decided to postpone the release of the notification citing administrative reasons. 

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