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UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Exam Details 2026

A complete, student-friendly guide to UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: eligibility, vacancy details, salary, selection stages, syllabus, exam pattern, and free mock test links in one modern article.

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MockAttempt Editorial Desk Updated 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read · Verified exam profile
Authority Union Public Service Commission
Post IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other civil services
Vacancies TBA
Qualification Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University
Salary Service/post-wise pay as per Government of India rules
Last date 27 Feb 2026
Overview

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Recruitment Overview

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Quick answer

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 is conducted by Union Public Service Commission for IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other civil services roles. The current profile lists vacancy details under update and a selection flow of 2 stages.

Applications 27 Feb 2026 Closed
Competition signal TBD registered candidates
Languages English / Hindi as per notice paper language availability
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Prelims objective
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Mains objective

Official Status

UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 was notified on 04 February 2026. Applications closed on 27 February 2026 at 6:00 PM, the Preliminary Examination was held on 24 May 2026, and UPSC has uploaded Main Examination notices and timetable for qualified candidates.

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Syllabus

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Syllabus and Important Topics

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Syllabus update in progressThe detailed syllabus is being refreshed from the official notification.
Pattern

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

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Exam Pattern

Civil Services selection has Preliminary examination, Main written examination and Personality Test. Preparation should be rooted in UPSC syllabus, previous papers, official notices and disciplined current-affairs revision.

Salary and vacancy

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Salary, Job Profile, and Vacancies

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Salary scale Service/post-wise pay as per Government of India rules
Total vacancies TBA
Salary note pendingSalary and job-profile notes are being updated from the latest recruitment notice.
Eligibility

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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Minimum qualification

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University

Eligibility

The core qualification is a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University. Candidates must check age, attempt limits, nationality and service-specific eligibility from the UPSC Civil Services Examination Rules.

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