Complete Exam Lifecycle

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026

Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) • Vacancies: 1,105 Posts • Exam Date: May 2026

Exam Milestones & Lifecycle

Notification

30 Aug 2026

Admit Card

14 Oct 2026

Answer Key

03 Nov 2026

Result

18 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification: Any Graduate Degree from a recognized university. Age 21–32 years.

Age Limit: 21 - 32 Years (Age relaxation for reserved categories applicable as per Government of India rules).

Selection Process: Preliminary Examination (Objective), Main Examination (Written Descriptive), and Personality Test (Interview).

Exam Pattern

Prelims: General Studies Paper I (200 marks) + CSAT Paper II (200 marks, qualifying 33%).
Mains: 9 descriptive papers totaling 1750 marks.
Personality Test: 275 marks. Grand Total: 2025 marks.

Section-Wise Syllabus

GS-I: Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World and Society.
GS-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations.
GS-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management.
GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude.

Official Links

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