UPSC Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
Updated On Jul 01, 2026
UPSC or Union Public Service Commission is a central level body responsible for conducting various recruitment exams for civil servants in India. Some of the major exams conducted by UPSC are Civil Services, Engineering Services, CDS, and NDA. This year, UPSC had released the exam schedule for different recruitment and competitive exams and as per the latest updates, The IAS exam notification release is on hold due to the pending SC verdict on extra attempts.
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UPSC Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | Yet to release |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
| Mode of Selection | Through Exam |
Notification
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification on its official website. The commission is currently inviting online applications for the recruitment of vacancies under various posts.
Dates
To be announced.
Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility in UPSC Recruitment 2026 varies with the exams. The basic academic qualification of most of the exams is Graduation from any recognized university. However, there are few exams that demand graduation in a particular field/stream as part of the eligibility.
| Exam | Academic Qualification | Age Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services (Preliminary), 2026 | B.E/B.Tech from a recognized university | 21-30 on Jan 1, 2026 |
| CDS I, 2026 | Graduation from any recognized university | 19-24 years |
| EO/AO- EPFO | Graduate from a recognized university | Less than 30 years |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2026 | 35 years on Jan 1, 2026 | |
| N.D.A. & N.A. Exam (I), 2026 | 10+2 | 17-19.5 years on Jan 1, 2026 (Only Male Candidates) |
| ISS Exam 2026 | Graduate in Statistics or other related streams | 21-30 years on Jan 1, 2026 (Must be Medically fit) |
| IES Exam 2026 | Post-graduate in Economics or other related courses | 21-30 years on Jan 1, 2026 (Must be medically fit) |
| Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam, 2026 | Masters in the related streams | 21-30 years on Jan 1, 2026 |
| Civil Services (PRELIMINARY) EXAM. 2026 | Graduate from any recognized university | 21-32 years on Jan 1, 2026 |
| Indian Forest Service (PREL.) Exam. 2026 through CS(P) Exam. 2026 | Graduation in Animal Husbandry and related | 21-32 years on Jan 1, 2026 |
| Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2026 | Graduate from any recognized university | 20-24 years |
| Combined Medical Services Exam, 2026 | MBBS | Less than 32 years |
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2026 Online Application
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications .
Admit Card
To be released
Syllabus
The syllabus of each exam under UPSC is announced along with the notification. However, the UPSC syllabus for all exams is similar in many ways. The General Science section/paper is asked in most of the exams.
Cutoff
After the written exam, the cut-off marks for all the categories have been released which you can check online. This list is prepared on the basis of available seats, total applicants, and the difficulty of the exam. All the students must be aware of this because through this you can get the information about how many marks you have to get to pass in this exam. Therefore, complete information about it will be made available to you in our article which is as follows:-weightage to Current Affairs and General Knowledge.
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| GEN | 95 โ 105 |
| OBC | 93 โ 103 |
| SC | 79 โ 89 |
| ST | 78 โ 88 |
| EWS | 85 โ 95 |
FAQ's
Q. I filled the UPSC form but did not go for the exam, will my attempt count?
A. No, the UPSC attempt is counted only if the candidate takes the exam. Filling up the form does not count as an attempt.
Q. Does UPSC have reservations?
A. UPSC provides reservation relaxations to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates.
Q. What happens if a candidate fails the interview?
A. If a candidate who has passed the Mains exam fails in the interview, he/she gets recommendations from UPSC to various government agencies and ministries. And if they accept the recommendations, he/she may get a job in that agency or ministry.
Q. How many IAS are recruited every year?
A. 180 IAS are recruited every year.
Q. Is there any minimum qualifying marks for the UPSC Personal Interview?
A. No, there are no minimum qualifying marks in the UPSC Personal Interview.
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