The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026. Applications are now accepted until February 27, 2026 , 6 p.m. The official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, is the portal for submission.
The application window opened on February 4. This process is for filling 933 vacancies across central government services. Positions include the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
The UPSC CSE preliminary exam is scheduled for May 24, 2026 . The CSE Mains exam will commence on August 21, 2026 .
Application Details
The revised deadline for submitting applications is February 27, 2026 . The application fee is Rs 100 . This fee applies to General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates.
Women candidates and those from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories are exempt from the application fee.
Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
How to Apply for UPSC 2026
Candidates must follow these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC online portal: upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) or log in.
- Fill out the detailed application form. Include personal, educational, and contact data.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online if required.
- Review all entered information carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page.