EXAM NAME: Union public service commission 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations to recruit candidates for India’s prestigious civil services such as IAS, IPS, and IFS. It ensures fair and merit-based selection through a structured examination process.
| POST NAME | GENERAL | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | TOTAL |
| INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (IAS) | 933 |
UPSC IAS/IFS SELECTION PROCESS
- PRELIMINARY EXAM
- MAINS EXAM
- INTERVIEW
Criteria Eligibility
🎓 1. Educational Qualification
- A candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Graduation can be in any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, etc.)
- Final-year students can also apply for the Preliminary exam
- Proof of passing graduation is required before the Mains exam
🎓 2. AGE LIMIT
- 21–32 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
🎓 2. ATTEMPTS
- General: 6 • OBC: 9 • SC/ST: Unlimited
| IMPORTANT DATES | Application fee |
| Notification Release — 14 January 2026 • Application Start — 14 January 2026 • Last Date to Apply — 3 February 2026 • Prelims Exam — 24 May 2026 • Prelims Result — June 2026 • Mains Exam — 21–26 August 2026 • Mains Result — Nov–Dec 2026 • Interview — Jan–Apr 2027 | General / OBC / EWS — ₹100 SC / ST — No fee Female (all categories) — No fee PwBD candidates — No fee |
| Important Link Name | Description | Link |
| Official Website | Visit the official portal | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Fill online application form | Click Here |
| Admit Card | Download admit card | Click Here |
| Answer Key | Check answer key | Click Here |
| Result | View exam result | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Download official notification | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Check exam syllabus | Click Here |
| Previous Papers | Download PYQ papers | Click Here |
UPSC IAS & PCS age limits:
| Exam | Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| UPSC IAS (CSE) | General | 21 years | 32 years |
| OBC | 21 years | 35 years | |
| SC/ST | 21 years | 37 years | |
| State PCS | General | 21 years | 40 years |
| OBC/SC/ST | 21 years | 45 years |
👉 Note: Age limits for PCS may vary slightly by state.
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