UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: IAS, IPS & Allied Services Recruitment
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 933
- Qualification
- Qualification: A candidate must hold a Graduate degree from any recognized University or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 32 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade) – UPSC
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’ – UPSC
- Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’ – UPSC
- Indian Administrative Service – UPSC
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Foreign Service – UPSC
- Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Police Service – UPSC
- Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Railway Management Service (Accounts), Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Railway Management Service (Personnel), Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic), Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’ – UPSC
- Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III) – UPSC
- Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’ – UPSC
- Pondicherry Police Service(PONDIPS),Group‘B’ – UPSC
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Notification, inviting applications for prestigious IAS, IPS, and Allied Services Recruitment. This significant government job opportunity offers approximately 933 vacancies across various Group 'A' and 'B' administrative roles for eligible Indian citizens. Aspiring candidates with a graduate degree can apply online for this highly competitive Sarkari Naukri, which features a comprehensive selection process including Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages. Secure your future in public service by applying for the UPSC CSE 2026 recruitment.
- The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 notification details recruitment for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group 'A' & 'B' services.
- Approximately 933 government job vacancies are available for eligible graduate candidates across India as per the official notification.
- The application process is entirely online, with important dates and eligibility criteria detailed in the UPSC recruitment advertisement.
- A rigorous selection process for these prestigious government jobs includes Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test stages.
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Additional Salary Information
Refer official detailed notification for specific pay scales and allowances for various services.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type)
Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written)
Interview/Personality Test
Application Fees
Preliminary Exam: General/OBC: ₹100
Preliminary Exam: SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Main Exam: General/OBC: ₹200
Main Exam: SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Reservation
Reservation will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) categories.
33 vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates, including specific allocations for blindness/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, locomotor disability, and multiple disabilities.
Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Defence Services Personnel (3 years), Ex-servicemen (5 years), and PwBD (10 years).
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC online application website: https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Register for a Universal Registration Number (URN) if not already registered. This is a one-time registration.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and the examination-specific module, including fees and center choice.
- Upload a clear photograph and capture a live photograph as per instructions.
- Upload three clear signatures on a plain white paper using black ink.
- Provide details of one Photo ID Card (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving License) which will be used for all future references.
- Submit the application before the deadline of February 24, 2026, 6:00 PM. No withdrawals or modifications are allowed after submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university in India. The age limit is between 21 and 32 years as of August 1, 2026, with age relaxations applicable for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per government norms.
The selection process comprises two successive stages: the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type) for screening, followed by the Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview/Personality Test) for final selection to various services and posts.
Yes, age relaxations are provided: up to 5 years for SC/ST, up to 3 years for OBC, up to 3 years for Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations, up to 5 years for Ex-servicemen, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories.