

{"id":23646,"date":"2026-04-06T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=23646"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:15:45","slug":"upsc-notification-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-notification-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Notification 2026 Out, Check Vacancy, Exam Dates, Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <strong>UPSC Notification 2026<\/strong> for the Civil Services Examination, 2026 and the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2026, has been released on<strong> February 04th, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong>on the official website at <strong>upsc.gov.in.<\/strong> The UPSC Exam 2026 for Prelims is scheduled to be held on <strong>May 24, 2026 <\/strong>and the UPSC Mains Exam 2026 will start from<strong> 21st August 2026<\/strong>. The following articles provide information on the UPSC CSE Notification 2026. The UPSC Correction Window 2026 is scheduled form <strong>February 28th, 2026 at 18:00 pm IST till March 03rd, 2026 at 18:00 pm IST<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Notification 2026 Out<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Union Public Service Commission has released the <strong>UPSC Notification 2026<\/strong> via its website (upsc.gov.in \/ upsconline.nic.in). Alongside the notification, the online application portal has been activated for candidates to register and submit their details. This notification includes information like exam dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, application fee, and exam pattern. <\/span>For 2026, UPSC has released approximately <strong>933 vacancies<\/strong> under various Group A and B services.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-result\/\" target=\"_blank\">UPSC CSE Result 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UPSC CSE 2026 is the annual national-level exam to recruit officers for Group A and B services, including IAS, IPS, IRS, and others. This year\u2019s process involves three stages: Prelims (objective), Mains (descriptive), and Personality Test (interview). The UPSC Selection Process 2026 is highly competitive, with lakhs of aspirants expected to appear for the UPSC 2026. UPSC conducts the Prelims, Mains, and Interview in both English and Hindi, ensuring bilingual convenience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 96.551%;height: 721px\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 200.26%;text-align: center;height: 25px\" colspan=\"2\"><b>UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Overview<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam Name<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conducting Body<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Union Public Service Commission<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Official website<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">upsc.gov.in\/ upsconline.nic.in<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Vacancy 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">933<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam level<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Exam mode<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offline<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 127px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 127px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Application Fee 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 127px\">\r\n<p>General \/ OBC \/ EWS (Male) - \u20b9100<\/p>\r\n<p>SC \/ ST, Women, Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) - Nil<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Languages<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">English &amp; Hindi<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 102px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 102px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Number of papers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 102px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prelims - 2 papers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mains - 9 papers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 110px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 36.9219%;height: 110px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stages in the exam<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 163.339%;height: 110px\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prelims.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mains.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personality Test (Interview).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Notification 2026 Download PDF<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The official UPSC Notification 2026 PDF is available for download on the official portal at upsc.gov.in. This document include complete details of eligibility criteria, a list of services, reservation categories, exam dates, syllabus, exam centres, fee details, instruction manual, and application guidelines. Aspirants must thoroughly read the notification and download a copy for reference throughout the process. The link to download the detailed notification has been attached below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><center><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-glossy fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #33809e;color: #ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/d35xcwcl37xo08.cloudfront.net\/upsc-exam-wp-uploads\/2026\/02\/upsc-notification-2026-PDF.pdf\">Download Official UPSC Notification 2026 PDF in English<\/a><\/center><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><center><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-glossy fasc-rounded-medium fasc-style-bold\" style=\"background-color: #33809e;color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/d35xcwcl37xo08.cloudfront.net\/upsc-exam-wp-uploads\/2026\/02\/upsc-notification-2026-pdf-in-hindi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Download Official UPSC Notification 2026 PDF in Hindi<\/a><\/center><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC has released the UPSC Prelims Exam Date as <strong>24 May 2026<\/strong>. The UPSC Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled for <strong>21 August 2026<\/strong>. Date sheets for admit cards and result declarations will follow shortly after the notification release. The Commission also provides an application correction window usually a week after the application closes which helps candidates rectify minor errors. Interview dates are typically announced a few months post-Mains. Aspirants should adhere strictly to the official schedule to avoid missing deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 94.4843%;height: 585px\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 159.174%;text-align: center;height: 25px\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UPSC Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 51px\"><strong>Events<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 31.6969%;height: 51px\"><strong>Prelims dates<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 87.7976%;height: 51px\"><strong>Mains dates<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 76px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 76px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Civil Services Notification date<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 31.6969%;height: 76px\">\r\n<p><strong>February 04, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 87.7976%;height: 76px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 76px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 76px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Application Form 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 31.6969%;height: 76px\">\r\n<p><strong>February 04, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 87.7976%;height: 76px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Application Form 2026 Last Date<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 31.6969%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><strong>February 27, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 87.7976%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Correction Window 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 31.6969%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><strong>February 28, 2026 to March 03, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 87.7976%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admit card<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 31.6969%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 87.7976%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Exam Date 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 31.6969%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">May 24, 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 87.7976%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August 21, 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Result date<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 31.6969%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 87.7976%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personality test<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 119.494%;height: 51px;background-color: #ffffff\" colspan=\"2\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 51px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 39.6797%;height: 51px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Final result<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 119.494%;height: 51px;background-color: #ffffff\" colspan=\"2\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download UPSC Calender 2026 Official PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>UPSC Vacancy 2026 (As per Official Notification)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 is expected to fill approximately <strong>933 vacancies<\/strong>, including&nbsp;<strong>33 posts<\/strong> reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). These vacancies are distributed across prestigious services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, Indian Revenue Service (IRS), Indian Audit &amp; Accounts Service (IAAS), and other central services.<\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 58.9087%;height: 225px\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<th class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px\">Year<\/th>\r\n<th class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px\">Number of Vacancies<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px\">2026<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">933<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">2025<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">979<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">2024<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">1056<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">2023<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">1105<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">2022<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">1022<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">2021<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">712<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">2020<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">796<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.994%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">2019<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 207.832%;height: 25px;text-align: center\">829<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><strong>*Note: <\/strong>The final vacancy count is subject to change after confirmation by the Cadre Controlling Authorities, and reservations will be applied as per Central Government norms (SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS\/PwBD).<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>UPSC Apply Online 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Candidates can apply online for UPSC 2026 through the official website upsc.gov.in. The online application process has been started after the release of the notification pdf on <strong>February 04, 2026<\/strong>. Applicants must complete the form, upload the required documents, and submit the application within the given dates. The direct link to apply online has been attached below:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in\/exam-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Click here to Apply Online for UPSC CSE 2026<\/a> [Completed]<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><div class=\"ytb-video-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ytb-video-inner\">\n            <iframe \n                src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pm7YHnoAcaU\" \n                width=\"560\" \n                height=\"315\" \n                frameborder=\"0\" \n                allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n                allowfullscreen>\n            <\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Steps to Fill UPSC Application Form 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Filling the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-apply-online\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UPSC Application Form 2026<\/strong><\/a> is an online process that must be completed within the provided timeline. Candidates should carefully follow the steps to avoid any mistakes. The application process began on<strong> 4th February 2026<\/strong> and the last date to apply online is <strong>24th February 2026 (6:00 PM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d35xcwcl37xo08.cloudfront.net\/upsc-exam-wp-uploads\/2026\/02\/UPSC-Apply-Online-Steps.webp\" alt=\"UPSC Apply Online Steps\" title=\"UPSC Apply Online Steps\" class=\"my-image my-image-size-full my-image-align-none\" style=\"width: auto; height: 602px;\" \/>\r\n<h4 data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"95\"><strong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"95\">Step 1: Account Creation<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"154\">Visit official UPSC portal at <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"152\">https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"230\">New candidates must create an account before applying for any UPSC exam<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"293\">Register using valid and active email ID and mobile number<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"391\">All UPSC communication (admit card, exam updates, results) will be sent through these details<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"463\">Candidates should avoid using inactive or temporary contact details<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/issues-faced-by-upsc-aspirants-while-filling-upsc-application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\">Issues Faced by UPSC Aspirants While Filling UPSC Application Form 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h4 data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"533\">Step 2: Universal Registration Number (URN) Generation<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"608\">Complete the Universal Registration (UR) module after account creation<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"673\">URN is automatically generated after successful registration<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"737\">URN is permanent and valid for all future UPSC examinations<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"781\">Candidates need to create URN only once<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"831\">URN stores important candidate details such as:\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"860\">Name and date of birth<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"889\">Identity proof details<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"923\">Contact and address details<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"962\">Category details (if applicable)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1013\">Aadhaar is recommended for faster verification<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1080\">Candidates must verify details carefully before finalising URN<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4 data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1145\">Step 3: Filling the Common Application Form (CAF)<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1212\">CAF collects general details applicable to multiple UPSC exams<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1279\">Candidates do not need to refill common details for every exam<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1295\">CAF requires:\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1335\">Educational qualification details<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1379\">Category details (SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS\/PwBD)<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1427\">Uploading recent passport-size photograph<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1462\">Mandatory live photo capture<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1538\">Uploading signature signed three times on white paper using black ink<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1564\">Candidates must ensure:\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Photograph is recent and clearly visible<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Live photo matches current appearance<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Signature is clear and readable<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1759\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1759\">Incorrect or unclear images may lead to application rejection<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4 data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1821\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1821\">Step 4: Examination-Specific Module (CSE 2026)<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1875\">Available only during official application window<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1894\">Candidates must:\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1939\">Select Civil Services Examination 2026<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1983\">Choose examination centre preferences<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2013\">Select optional subject<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2069\">Choose exam medium and compulsory Indian language<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2111\">Pay examination fee (if applicable)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2184\">Candidates must review all details carefully before final submission<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2204\">After submission:\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2270\">Unique Application Number is generated (different from URN)<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2312\">No correction or withdrawal allowed<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2379\">Candidates must save URN and Application Number for future use<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>UPSC Correction Window 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\r\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:2a5340ef-cb39-4b24-aee2-7c2adda510f7-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\r\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\r\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\r\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\r\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3eb65741-6ec0-4519-8ec6-395ed8eb7daf\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\r\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\r\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\r\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"421\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"35\">UPSC Correction Window 2026<\/strong> allows candidates to make necessary corrections in their Civil Services and Indian Forest Service application forms after the application process closes. The Commission has provided this facility&nbsp;between&nbsp;<b>February 28, 2026 till March 03,<\/b><strong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"273\">&nbsp;2026<\/strong>, the last date of application. Candidates must carefully review and update their details within this limited period to avoid application rejection.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3><strong>UPSC Application Fee 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>The UPSC Application Fee 2026 is \u20b9100 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.<\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 92.3446%;height: 75px\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 99.2399%\" colspan=\"3\"><strong>UPSC Application Fee 2026<\/strong><strong><br>\r\n<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 25px;width: 33.3333%\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th style=\"height: 25px;width: 14.0065%\"><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th style=\"height: 25px;width: 51.9001%\"><strong>Payment Mode<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 25px;width: 33.3333%\">General \/ EWS \/ OBC (Male)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 25px;width: 14.0065%\">\u20b9100<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 25px;width: 51.9001%\">Online (Debit\/Credit Card, Net Banking) or Offline (SBI Challan)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 25px;width: 33.3333%\">SC \/ ST \/ PwBD \/ Female (All Categories)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 25px;width: 14.0065%\">\u20b90 (Nil)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 25px;width: 51.9001%\">Fee Exempted<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><b>New Changes in UPSC Notification 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has implemented several major reforms in the <\/span><b>Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> procedure. These changes aim to make the process more streamlined, improve verification efficiency, increase transparency, and introduce stricter eligibility regulations. Candidates are advised to understand and follow the updated guidelines carefully to prevent application rejection or disqualification.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b>1. Four-Stage Online Application System Introduced<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application process divided into Account Creation, URN Generation, Common Application Form (CAF), and Exam-Specific Module.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First three modules are common for all UPSC exams.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>(a) Universal Registration Number (URN) System<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Permanent registration number generated once.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stores personal, contact, identity, and category details.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valid for all future UPSC examinations.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>(b) Common Application Form (CAF) Introduced<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collects basic candidate details applicable to all UPSC exams.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates do not need to refill common details repeatedly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>2. Mandatory Live Photo Capture<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must upload a recent passport-size photo and capture a live photo.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application may be rejected if photo is unclear or mismatched.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>3. New Signature Upload Guidelines<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must sign<\/span><b> three times<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on a white sheet using black ink.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Signature must be clearly scanned and uploaded.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>4. Aadhaar-Based Verification Encouraged<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aadhaar recommended for faster identity verification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other valid IDs like PAN, Voter ID, Passport, and Driving Licence are also accepted.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>5. Correction Window Facility<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can correct their UPSC Application Form 2026 as the UPSC will provide 3 days correction window after the closure of the application form.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>6. One-Time URN Profile Update Allowed<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can update URN details only once.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Changes apply only to future applications, not submitted ones.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>7. Online Admit Card System<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admit cards will be available only online.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must download and carry printed admit card with valid photo ID.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>8. Mandatory Face Authentication at Exam Centre<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Face verification and document checking introduced to prevent impersonation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must reach exam centre early for verification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>9. Restrictions on Examination Eligibility<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IAS\/IFS serving officers cannot reappear in CSE 2026.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IPS candidates cannot be allocated IPS again.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One-time improvement attempt allowed for IPS\/Group \u2018A\u2019 candidates with strict conditions.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>10. Question Paper Representation Window Reduced<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Time reduced from 7 days to 5 days.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Window now opens from 3rd day of exam to 6 PM of 7th day.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>11. Centre Allocation Rules Updated<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PwBD candidates can choose preferred centres even after capacity is full.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Centres allotted on first-apply-first-allot basis.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>12. New Rules for OBC (NCL) &amp; EWS Certificates<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">OBC certificate must be based on income from FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 and issued after 1 April 2025.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EWS certificate must be based on FY 2024-25 income and issued after 1 April 2025.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>13. Mandatory Login After Results<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must login after Prelims result (within 10 days).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mandatory login after Mains result (within 15 days).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Failure to login may lead to disqualification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>14. Important Instructions for Candidates<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register only once through URN.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fill CAF carefully and verify details before submission.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upload clear photograph and signature.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prefer Aadhaar for faster verification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No correction facility after final submission.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Posts 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through UPSC CSE 2026, candidates can apply for services like IAS, IPS, IRS (Income Tax &amp; 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Administrative Service<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Foreign Service<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Police Service<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Corporate Law Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Defence Estates Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Information Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Postal Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian P&amp;T Accounts and Finance Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group \u2018A\u2019&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Revenue Service (Customs &amp; Indirect Taxes) Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Trade Service, Group \u2018A\u2019 (Grade III)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Railway Management Service, Group \u2018A\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group \u2018B\u2019 (Section Officer\u2019s Grade)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman &amp; Diu and Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group \u2018B\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman &amp; Diu and Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group \u2018B\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group \u2018B\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group \u2018B\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To apply for UPSC CSE 2026, candidates must be fulfill the below mentioned <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-age-limit\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UPSC Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/a> 2026:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be Indian citizens (or hold eligible nationality as per official criteria).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be aged between 21 and 32 years as of 1 August 2026 (relaxation available for reserved categories).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree from a recognized university (final-year students may apply provisionally).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet the maximum attempt limit: 6 for General, 9 for OBC, Unlimited for SC\/ST, and relaxations for PwBD categories.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have no more than the permissible number of chances and satisfy age\/educational criteria as on 1 August 2026.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UPSC Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a> 2026 includes Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test (Interview). Each stage is designed to test different skill sets such as factual knowledge, analytical thinking, writing ability, and personality traits. The Prelims act as a screening test, the Mains is a detailed written exam, and the Interview assesses the candidate\u2019s suitability for a career in civil services. The detailed UPSC Exam Pattern 2026 is provided below in the table:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 93.9652%\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"text-align: center;width: 98.2068%\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UPSC Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 8.75527%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stage<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper\/Component<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Details<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 8.75527%\" rowspan=\"3\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prelims<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper I: General Studies<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">200 questions, 200 marks, objective type, negative marking (\u2013\u2153 per wrong answer)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper II: CSAT<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">80 questions, 200 marks, qualifying with 33% minimum, objective type<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Marks of Paper I count for qualification; CSAT is only qualifying<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 8.75527%\" rowspan=\"5\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mains<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Total Papers: 9<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Descriptive type, total 1750 marks<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Compulsory Language Papers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 papers (English + Indian Language), qualifying only<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Essay Paper<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 paper, 250 marks<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Studies Papers (I\u2013IV)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 papers, 250 marks each<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Optional Subject Papers (I &amp; II)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 papers, 250 marks each (based on candidate\u2019s chosen optional subject)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 8.75527%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interview<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personality Test<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">275 marks, tests mental alertness, communication skills, decision-making<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 8.75527%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Final Merit<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.6835%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Total<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 64.7679%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mains (1750) + Interview (275) = 2025 marks used for final ranking<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Selection Process 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UPSC Selection Process 2026 involves three stages, which are discussed below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims Exam 2026 - marks are not counted in final merit.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Mains Exam 2026 - evaluated across descriptive papers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Interview 2026 - final stage.<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Marking-combined (Mains + Interview).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Merit List-based on aggregate marks and category reservation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must clear each stage to be considered for final selection. Prelims eligibility cutoff \u2013 Mains \u2013 Interview \u2013 Final Merit.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Exam Centre 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can choose three preferences while registering for UPSC Exam Centre 2026. Cities range from metropolitan hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai to smaller ones like Bhopal, Raipur, or Dehradun. Centre allotment is based on preference and seat availability. Admit cards will display finalised centres.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Admit Card 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Admit Card 2026 will be issued one week before the exam, through upsconline.nic.in\/login. Download requires registration ID and password. Admit cards will include a candidate's photo, exam centre, shift timing, and instructions. Mains admit cards will follow Prelims results. Candidates must carry the hall ticket along with a valid photo ID. 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