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UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Last updated

Total vacancies
933
Last date to apply
29 Jun 2026
Apply from
19 Jun 2026
Exam date
21 Aug 2026

This recruitment has closed — applications ended 29 Jun 2026. This page is kept as an archive.

Job Overview

Department
Union Public Service Commission
Total vacancies
933
Job type
Government
Category
UPSC

Important Dates

  1. Application starts

    Friday

  2. Last date to apply

    Monday

  3. Exam date

    Friday

Notification Summary

UPSC has released the schedule for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. The exam will be held from 21 August 2026 to 30 August 2026 across two weekends. Candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination must update and confirm their details on the application portal to be eligible to appear.

Job Details

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the time table for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026. The examination will be conducted over two weekends — 21 to 23 August 2026 and 29 to 30 August 2026 — covering the Essay paper, four General Studies papers, the qualifying Indian Language and English papers, and two Optional Subject papers.

Candidates who have qualified in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 and wish to appear for the Main Examination must log in to the Commission's online portal, update or reconfirm the details in their common application form, and submit it within the specified window. Candidates who fail to do so will not be permitted to participate in further stages of the examination.

The number of vacancies to be filled through this recruitment cycle is expected to be approximately 933, including 33 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) across categories covering blindness and low vision, deafness and hard of hearing, locomotor disability, and multiple disabilities. The final vacancy count is subject to revision based on confirmation from Cadre Controlling Authorities. Reservation will be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disability as per government norms.

Vacancy Details

Total: 933

933 vacancies announced. A post-wise breakup will be added once the official notification publishes one.

Selection Process

a written Main Examination consisting of nine papers, followed by a Personality Test (Interview) for candidates who qualify the written stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026?

The last date to apply is 29 June 2026. Applications opened on 19 June 2026.

How many vacancies are there in UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026?

A total of 933 vacancies have been announced by Union Public Service Commission.

What is the selection process for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026?

Selection is through a written Main Examination consisting of nine papers, followed by a Personality Test (Interview) for candidates who qualify the written stage.

When is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 exam?

The exam is scheduled for 21 August 2026.

How do I apply for UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026?

Applications are submitted online on the official website (https://www.upsc.gov.in/). Read the official notification in full before applying, and submit before 29 June 2026.

Official links

Applications for this recruitment have closed. These official links are kept for reference — check the department's website for the next cycle.

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