UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Form 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 for IAS, IPS, IFS and other central services.
Important Dates
| Notification / Start Date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 Feb 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PH | Nil (Exempted) |
| Female (All Category) | Nil (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online (SBI Net Banking / Visa / MasterCard / RuPay) |
Age Limit
| Age Limit | 21-32 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per government rules (SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-servicemen) |
Vacancy Details – Total: 979 Posts
| Post Name | Grade / Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| IAS – Indian Administrative Service | Group A Central Service | 180 |
| IPS – Indian Police Service | Group A Central Service | 200 |
| IFS – Indian Foreign Service | Group A Central Service | 35 |
| IRS – Income Tax / Custom & Excise | Group A Central Service | 200 |
| IAAS / IDAS / IRAS / Other Services | Group A & B Central Services | 364 |
| Total | 979 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognised University |
| Age Limit | 21–32 years (Gen) | 21–35 (OBC) | 21–37 (SC/ST) |
| Number of Attempts (Gen) | 6 attempts |
| Number of Attempts (OBC) | 9 attempts |
| Number of Attempts (SC/ST) | Unlimited till age limit |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen (for IAS, IPS, IFS) |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Scale / CTC | ₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000 per month |
Selection Process
- 1Preliminary Examination – GS Paper I + CSAT (Qualifying)
- 2Main Examination – 9 Papers (Written Descriptive)
- 3Personality Test / Interview (275 Marks)
- 4Final Merit List & Allocation
Important Links
| Apply Online | Application Closed |
| Official Notification | Click Here » |
| UPSC CSE Official Notification PDF | Click Here » |
| UPSC Online Application | Click Here » |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here » |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many attempts are allowed in UPSC Civil Services?
Ans. 6 attempts for General, 9 for OBC, unlimited for SC/ST (within age limit).
Q. What is the age limit for UPSC IAS exam?
Ans. 21–32 years for General category, with relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PH.
Q. What is the application fee?
Ans. ₹100 for General/OBC. SC, ST, PH and female candidates are exempted.
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