Union Public Service Commission · Government of India

UPSC CSE 2026 — Complete Guide

India's most prestigious civil service examination — IAS, IPS, IFS and 24 other services. Complete guide to Prelims, Mains, and Interview for 2026. Special Pakistan & South Asia angle by The Grand Review.

May 24, 2026

Prelims

2,025

Total Marks

~1,000+

Vacancies

0.1–0.3%

Success Rate

⚡ Prelims May 24, 2026 — Start Your Preparation Now

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UPSC CSE 2026 Examination Schedule

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UPSC Notification Released

February 2026

Completed

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Application Window

Feb 5 – Mar 4, 2026

Completed

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Preliminary Examination

May 24, 2026

Upcoming

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Prelims Result

July 2026 (Est.)

Pending

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Mains Examination

September 2026 (Est.)

Pending

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Mains Result

December 2026 (Est.)

Pending

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Personality Test (Interview)

Feb–Mar 2027 (Est.)

Pending

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Final Result

April 2027 (Est.)

Pending

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