UPSC CSE 2026 Notification and Online Form Exam Postponed, New Date, Official Notice

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification and Online Form; The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notice regarding the UPSC Prelims 2026 exam being postponed due to administrative issues. Earlier, the UPSC CSE Notification 2026 was supposed to be released on January 14, 2026. As per the notice, no new dates regarding the notification release have been issued by the authority. The notification for the Civil Services and Indian Forest Services exam has been postponed as per the information mentioned in the notice. 

UPSC Prelims 2026 Notification Postponed Notice PDF

UPSC Prelims 2026 Notification Postponed Notice PDF has been published on the official website on January 13, 2026. It is to inform the candidates regarding the postponed notification of the CSE and IFS exam scheduled to be released on January 14, 2026. The reason cited for the delay in the notification is due to administrative issues. Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the official release of the notification. They have to wait for a while for any official intimation from the UPSC authority regarding the new notification release date. 

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification and Online Form Overview

UPSC CSE 2026 Important Dates

UPSC Application Fee 2026

The UPSC Application Fee 2026 is ₹100 for General, EWS, and OBC male candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates are exempted from payment. The fee can be paid online or offline through SBI challan during the application process.

UPSC Posts 2026

Through UPSC CSE 2026, candidates can apply for services like IAS, IPS, IRS (Income Tax & Customs), IFS, IDAS, IRPS, and Group B services such as DANICS, DANIPS, PONDICS, etc. Candidates must indicate their preference at the time of application. These services cover wide-ranging domains including administration, diplomacy, law enforcement, finance, railways, postal services, and more. Allocations are made based on rank, preferences, and reservation policies.

1. Indian Administrative Service
2. Indian Foreign Service
3. Indian Police Service
4. Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
5. Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
6. Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
7. Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
8. Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
9. Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
10. Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
11. Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
12. Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’ \
13. Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’
14. Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
15. Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
16. Indian Railway Management Service, Group ‘A’
17. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
18. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
19. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
20. Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
21. Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’

UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for UPSC CSE 2026, candidates must be fulfill the below mentioned UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026:

1. Be Indian citizens (or hold eligible nationality as per official criteria).
2. Be aged between 21 and 32 years as of 1 August 2026 (relaxation available for reserved categories).
3. Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (final-year students may apply provisionally).
4. Meet the maximum attempt limit: 6 for General, 9 for OBC, Unlimited for SC/ST, and relaxations for PwBD categories.
5. Have no more than the permissible number of chances and satisfy age/educational criteria as on 1 August 2026. 

UPSC Selection Process 2026

The UPSC Selection Process 2026 involves three stages, which are discussed below:

• UPSC Prelims Exam 2026 – marks are not counted in final merit.
• UPSC Mains Exam 2026 – evaluated across descriptive papers.
• UPSC Interview 2026 – final stage.
  • Marking-combined (Mains + Interview).
  • Merit List-based on aggregate marks and category reservation.
  • Candidates must clear each stage to be considered for final selection. Prelims eligibility cutoff – Mains – Interview – Final Merit.

How to Fill UPSC Application Form 2026

Filling the UPSC Application Form 2026 is an online process that must be completed between 14 January and 3 February 2026. Candidates should carefully follow the steps to avoid any mistakes.

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal through upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
2. Part-I Registration: Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, address, and contact information carefully.
3. Verify Details: Review all the entered information thoroughly, as corrections cannot be made after final submission.
4. Part-II Registration: Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature (in JPG format) along with required documents.
5. Select Exam Centre: Choose the preferred examination centre from the available list.
6. Pay Application Fee: Complete the payment using online modes or SBI challan, if applicable.
7. Final Submission: Submit the application form, note down the registration number, and take a printout for future reference.

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