The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 to recruit candidates for prestigious Group A and Group B services under the Government of India. Indian citizens who hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible to apply. Applicants must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on 01 August 2026, with age relaxation applicable as per government norms. The recruitment process will be conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Through this examination, approximately 933 vacancies will be filled across services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, Indian Audit & Accounts Service, DANICS, DANIPS, and other Central Services. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in on or before 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM).

UPSC Group A & Group B Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

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Organization Recruitment	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Post Type	Group A & Group B ServicesTotal Vacancy : Count Approximately 933 Posts Services Covered IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, Indian Audit & Accounts, DANICS, DANIPS, and Other Central Services
Who Can Apply	India
Qualification	Graduate Degree (Any Discipline)
Age Limit	Minimum Age 21–32 Years (as on 01-08-2026)
Exam Stage	Preliminary, Main, Interview
Last Date	24/02/2026 (6:00 PM
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

Important Date :

Notification Release Date	04 February 2026
Application Opening Date to Apply Online	04 February 2026
Application Last Date to Apply Online	24 February 2026 (6:00 PM
Preliminary Exam Date	24 May 2026

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