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UPSC aspirants ke liye ek bada update hai. Agar aap agle saal Civil Services Exam dene ki taiyari kar rahe hain, toh UPSC 2026 Application Form se judi har zaroori information aapko yahan milegi. Har saal lakhon candidates is prestigious exam ke liye apply karte hain. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) jald hi apni official website par Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 ka notification jaari karega. Administrative reasons ki wajah se isme thodi deri hui hai, par candidates ko apni taiyari jaari rakhni chahiye.
UPSC 2026 Important Dates
UPSC ne apna annual calendar release kar diya hai. Application process shuru hone se pehle dates ka dhyan rakhna zaroori hai. Yahan hain UPSC CSE 2026 ki important dates:
- UPSC 2026 Notification Date: Upcoming (Postponed from 14 Jan 2026)
- Application Form Start Date: Notification ke saath shuru hoga
- Last Date to Apply: Notification release ke baad update hogi (Expected 20 din ka samay milega)
- Application Correction Window: Application close hone ke agle din se 7 din tak
- UPSC Prelims Exam 2026 Date: 24 May 2026
- UPSC Mains Exam 2026 Date: 21 August 2026 se shuru (5 din chalega)
UPSC 2026 Application Form Fees
Form bharne ke liye category-wise application fees is prakar hai. Payment online (Net Banking, UPI, Credit/Debit card) ya SBI challan ke through ho sakti hai:
- General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates: Application fees zero hai.
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UPSC IAS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
UPSC 2026 Application Form bharne se pehle apni eligibility zaroor check karein:
1. Age Limit (As on 1st August 2026):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years (General/EWS)
- OBC ke liye 3 years aur SC/ST ke liye 5 years ka age relaxation milta hai.
- PwBD candidates ke liye 10 years ka relaxation hai.
2. Educational Qualification: Kisi bhi recognized university se Graduation ki degree honi chahiye. Final year ke students bhi apply kar sakte hain, bas unhein Mains exam se pehle pass hone ka proof DAF-1 (Detailed Application Form) mein dikhana hoga.
3. Nationality: IAS, IPS aur IFS posts ke liye candidate ka Indian citizen hona zaroori hai.
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Number of Attempts in UPSC 2026
UPSC exam mein baithne ki ek limit hoti hai. Category wise number of attempts is prakar hain:
- General/EWS: 6 attempts
- OBC: 9 attempts
- SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (upper age limit tak)
- PwBD: 9 attempts (General/EWS/OBC ke liye)
UPSC CSE 2026 Exam Pattern
Application bharne ke baad, aapko 3 stages clear karni hongi:
- Preliminary Examination (Prelims): Ye objective type (MCQ) hota hai. Isme GS Paper 1 aur CSAT (Qualifying) hote hain. Negative marking hoti hai.
- Main Examination (Mains): Ye descriptive type exam hai jisme 9 papers hote hain (2 qualifying language papers aur 7 merit-based papers).
- Personality Test (Interview): Mains clear karne walo ka 275 marks ka interview hota hai.
Expected Vacancies and Posts
UPSC 2026 notification aane par exact vacancies ka pata chalega, par ummeed hai ki kareeb 1000 se 1100 vacancies aayengi. Ye posts IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service), IRS aur anya Central Group ‘A’ aur Group ‘B’ services ke liye hongi.
UPSC 2026 Online Apply Kaise Karein (Step-by-Step)
UPSC forms ab One Time Registration (OTR) ke zariye bhare jaate hain. Follow karein ye steps:
- Step 1: UPSC ki official website upsconline.nic.in par jayein.
- Step 2: ‘One Time Registration (OTR)’ tab par click karein aur basic details daalkar register karein. Agar pehle se OTR hai, toh ye step skip karein.
- Step 3: Apne OTR ID aur password se login karein.
- Step 4: UPSC 2026 Application Form link par click karein.
- Step 5 (Part-I): Apni personal details fill karein, exam centre select karein.
- Step 6 (Part-II): Scanned photo, signature, aur Photo ID proof (PDF) upload karein.
- Step 7: Application fee pay karein (agar applicable ho).
- Step 8: Declaration accept karein, final submit karein aur printout nikaal lein.
Documents Required for UPSC 2026 Application
- 10th aur 12th ki Marksheets (Date of birth proof ke liye)
- Graduation Degree/Marksheet
- Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) issued by competent authority.
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License). Dhyan rahe, exam hall mein yahi ID card le jana hoga.
- Passport size photograph aur signature ki scanned copy (JPG format). Photo nayi honi chahiye aur uspe candidate ka naam aur date of photo likha hona chahiye.
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When will the UPSC 2026 application form be released?
The notification was originally scheduled for January 14, 2026, but has been postponed due to administrative reasons. It is expected to be released very soon on upsconline.nic.in.
What is the age limit to apply for UPSC 2026?
The standard age limit is 21 to 32 years as of August 1, 2026. There are age relaxations for OBC (3 years) and SC/ST candidates (5 years).
What is the application fee for female candidates?
The application fee for all female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates is zero. General, OBC, and EWS male candidates must pay ₹100.
Can final year college students apply for the UPSC 2026 exam?
Yes, candidates appearing for their final year degree exams are eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of passing before the Mains exam.
Is Aadhar Card mandatory for the UPSC application form?
No, it is not mandatory, but you need at least one valid Government-issued photo ID. Aadhar card is the most commonly used and accepted ID.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC 2026?
The exact last date will be mentioned in the official notification. Candidates typically get around 20 days to complete the online application process from the date of the notification release.
