UPSC Notification 2026 Out for 933 CSE Posts, Check All Details

1. UPSC CSE 2026 application process runs from 4 to 24 February 2026 on the official UPSC website.
2. A total of 933 vacancies are announced for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other civil services posts.
3. Graduates aged between 21 and 32 years can apply, with relaxation available for reserved categories.

UPSC CSE Notification 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) revealed the Civil Service (Prelims) Examination 2026 Notification on February 4, 2026. Interested candidates should start gearing up to apply online for the UPSC Civil Service Exam from 4 to 24 February 2026. UPSC will soon release the UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims Exam Date on its official website. In this blog, we have provided all important details related to the notification and the official PDF for more details.

UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Exam Overview

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Service Exam. The UPSC CSE Application Form filling process has started. Below, we have provided an overview related to it.

Exam Information	Details
Recruiting Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Title	Civil Service Examination (Prelims) 2025
Positions Offered	IAS, IPS, IFS, and Other Gazetted Posts
Advertisement Number	UPSC CSE(P) 2025
Total Number of Vacancies	933
Notification Release Date	22 January 2025
Category	Notification
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Vacancy

It is essential to keep in mind the total number of vacancies offered by UPSC, and also the qualification and age limit, before filling out the application forms for the exam. The UPSC CSE 2026 exam is ready to fill 933 posts. Any Graduate between 21 and 32 Years (age limit as on 01.08.2026) can apply for the post.

Exam Name	Vacancy	Qualification
UPSC CSE 2026	933	Any Graduate

While the exact distribution of vacancies across specific services (such as IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.) has not been detailed in the available sources, the overall vacancy trend over recent years is as follows:

Year	Number of Vacancies
2025	979
2024	1,105
2023	1,011
2021	712

UPSC CSE Exam 2026 Eligibility

Eligibility for UPSC is one of the first questions that pops up in the mind of every IAS aspirant. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has strict rules regarding nationality, age, attempts, and education. Don’t worry, it’s not complicated. All candidates must check these criteria before applying for the UPSC CSE Exam 2026 to ensure their application doesn’t get rejected.

UPSC IAS Nationality

For the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), there is a strict rule: You MUST be a citizen of India.

For other services (like IRS, IRTS, etc.), you can apply if you are:

1. A citizen of India.
2. A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
3. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently.
4. A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who migrated from countries like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam to settle in India.

Important Note: If you are a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee, you are NOT eligible for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). That service is for Indian citizens only!

UPSC IAS Age Limit

Age is often the biggest confusion. Let’s clear it up.

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years

This means for the 2026 exam, you must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1993 and not later than 1st August 2004.

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:

If you belong to a reserved category, you get extra years to achieve your dream. Check the table below:

Category	Age Relaxation	Maximum Age Allowed
SC / ST	5 Years	37 Years
OBC	3 Years	35 Years
Defence Personnel (Disabled)	3 Years	35 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years	37 Years
PwD (Disabled Candidates)	10 Years	42 Years

Note: There is NO age relaxation for the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category.

Educational Qualification

No! You don’t need to be a topper or have a Master’s degree.

• The Rule: You must hold a Graduation Degree (Bachelor’s) from any recognized University (Central, State, or Deemed).
• Final Year Students: Yes! If you are in the final year of college and waiting for results, you CAN apply for the Prelims. However, you must produce proof of passing before the Mains exam.

Number of Attempts: How Many Chances Do You Get?

UPSC gives you limited chances to crack this exam. Use them wisely!

Category	Number of Attempts
General / EWS	6 Attempts
OBC	9 Attempts
SC / ST	Unlimited (till age limit)
PwD (General/OBC/EWS)	9 Attempts

Important: An “Attempt” is counted only if you appear in at least one paper of the Prelims exam. Filling the form but remaining absent does NOT count as an attempt.

Are you eligible? Then don’t wait! Start your preparation today.

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