{"id":23935,"date":"2026-03-14T13:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=23935"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:10:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T09:40:49","slug":"upsc-prelims-exam-disability-support-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-prelims-exam-disability-support-services\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Exam 2026 Disability Support Services, Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the prestigious Civil Services Examination every year to recruit candidates for India\u2019s top administrative posts. For UPSC 2026, the Commission continues its strong commitment toward inclusive and accessible examinations by providing extensive support services for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This detailed article explains everything about UPSC Prelims Exam 2026 Disability Support Services, including eligibility, facilities, documentation, category-wise benefits, and preparation tips for PwBD aspirants.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

UPSC 2026 Disability Reservation Policy<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

UPSC 2026 provides <\/span>4% reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)<\/b> across all stages of the Civil Services Examination, ensuring fair representation in government services. This quota is distributed among various disability categories, including visual, hearing, locomotor, intellectual, and multiple disabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

For focused and strategic preparation, aspirants can join the PowerUp Prelims Test Series Programme by Vajiram and Ravi<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>, designed to strengthen conceptual clarity and exam-oriented practice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
UPSC 2026 Disability Reservation Policy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Disability Category<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Reservation Percentage<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Sub-Categories<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Blindness & Low Vision<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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1%<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Blind, Low Vision<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Deaf & Hard of Hearing<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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1%<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Deaf, Hard of Hearing<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Locomotor Disability<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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1%<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Leprosy Cured, Acid Attack Victims, Dwarfism, Both Arms \/ Legs Affected<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Intellectual & Mental Disabilities<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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0.5%<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Multiple Disabilities<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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0.5%<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Combination of above disabilities including Deaf-Blindness<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

UPSC 2026 Disability Support Eligibility<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

PwBD candidates appearing for UPSC 2026<\/a><\/strong> are eligible for special support services based on their disability category. Eligibility is determined by a <\/span>valid disability certificate<\/b> issued by a competent authority, covering visual, hearing, locomotor, intellectual, and multiple disabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
UPSC 2026 Disability Support Eligibility - Category Wise<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Disability Category<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Sub-Categories<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Locomotor Disability (LD)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Both Arms (BA), Both Legs (BL), Both Arms & Legs (BLA), Spinal Injury (SI), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Muscular Dystrophy (MDy), Leprosy Cured (LC)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Visual Impairment (VI)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Blind (B), Low Vision (LV)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Hearing Impairment (HI)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Multiple Disabilities (MD)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Combination of above disabilities, including Deaf-Blindness<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Qualification for UPSC Prelims Scribe Writer<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The scribe facility is a crucial support service provided to PwBD candidates in the UPSC Prelims<\/a><\/strong> Exam, allowing candidates with physical or visual disabilities to complete the exam effectively. However, not everyone is eligible to serve as a scribe. Specific qualifications and approval requirements must be met to ensure fairness and compliance with UPSC guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\r\n