What is the qualification for UPSC CSE?

- Must hold a **Bachelor’s degree** from a recognized university.\n\n\n- Citizen of India or eligible categories (Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugees, etc.)

What is the salary for UPSC CSE?

The salary details for UPSC CSE Recruitment are: **Starting Salary:** ₹56,100/month\n- **Mid-Level:** ~₹1,50,000/month\n- **Top Level:** Up to ₹2,50,000/month\n\nIncludes allowances and career progression benefits.

How many vacancies are there in UPSC CSE?

There are a total of **Total Posts:** 933\n- Includes posts like:\n - IAS\n - IPS\n - IFS\n - IRS\n- **PwBD:** 33\n- Other categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR): 900+ vacancies announced for this recruitment.

UPSC CSE Recruitment 2026 — Details, Dates & Result

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UPSC CSE Recruitment

🏛️ Union Public Service Commission

Complete Exam Timeline

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Release

Notification

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1 Feb 2026 – 2 Feb 2026

UPSC CSE 2026 Application Window

Registration

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3 Feb 2026 – 27 Feb 2026

UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims Exam

Exam

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23 May 2026

UPSC CSE 2026 Interview (Personality Test)

Exam

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20 Aug 2026

UPSC CSE 2026 Mains Exam

Exam

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20 Aug 2026 (TBA)

Salary Details

Starting Salary: ₹56,100/month

Mid-Level: ~₹1,50,000/month
Top Level: Up to ₹2,50,000/month

Includes allowances and career progression benefits.

Qualification Criteria

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Citizen of India or eligible categories (Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugees, etc.)

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
SC / ST / PwD / Female: No Fee

Additional Details

Exam conducted annually
Attempts:
- General: 6
- OBC: 9
- SC/ST: Unlimited (within age limit)
Languages: English & Hindi
80+ Exam Centers across India

Important Notes

Prelims is qualifying in nature (screening)
Final merit based on Mains + Interview (2025 marks)

About this Exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment to prestigious Group A and Group B services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and others.

Selection Process

Prelims (Objective) – Screening stage
Mains (Descriptive) – Merit stage
Interview (Personality Test) – Final stage

This is one of the most competitive examinations in India with a multi-stage evaluation system.