UPSC Delays Civil Services Exam 2026 Notification: Check Application Deadline, Prelims & Mains Dates
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has postponed the release of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification, which was earlier scheduled to be published on January 14, 2026. The revised notification date has not yet been announced. The UPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted annually to recruit candidates for prestigious central services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), and other Group A and Group B posts.
UPSC CSE 2026 Application Date & Official Website
Once released, candidates will be able to apply online through the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in. As per the current schedule, the last date to submit the UPSC CSE 2026 application form is February 3, 2026. Aspirants are advised to keep their documents ready to avoid delays.
UPSC Exam Calendar 2026:
Prelims and Mains Schedule According to the tentative UPSC exam calendar, the Commission has scheduled:
- UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 on May 24, 2026
- UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026 starting from August 21, 2026
These dates are subject to change and will be officially confirmed in the notification.
What Will the UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Include?
The UPSC notification will provide complete details regarding:
- Number of vacancies
- Eligibility criteria and age limits
- Exam pattern and syllabus
- Application process
- Selection procedure
UPSC Civil Services Selection Process
The UPSC CSE selection process is conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Descriptive Papers)
- Personality Test / Interview
Only candidates who qualify each stage will be considered for final selection.
What Aspirants Should Do Now
With the notification delayed, candidates are advised to continue focused preparation, revise core subjects, practice answer writing, and follow official UPSC updates regularly. For the latest updates, aspirants should rely only on upsc.gov.in and official UPSC notices.
