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UPSC Application Form 2026<\/b> is the first step in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) process, conducted annually by the <\/span>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/b>. As per UPSC Calendar 2026 For <\/span>UPSC prelims 2026<\/b>, the <\/span>UPSC Application Form<\/b> window will open on <\/span>14nd January 2026<\/b> and will close on 3<\/span>rd February 2026<\/b>. Aspirants aiming for prestigious services like <\/span>IAS, IPS, and IFS<\/b> must ensure accurate submission of <\/span>UPSC Application Form to<\/b> avoid disqualification. Additionally, UPSC has provided an <\/span>application correction window<\/b> from <\/span>February 22 to 28<\/b>, allowing candidates to make necessary modifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

UPSC Application Form 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

UPSC Application Form 2026 will be released on 14th January 2026, officially commencing the UPSC Registration 2026 process. With vacancies to be notified, candidates must carefully complete their <\/span>UPSC Application Form<\/b>s online before the final deadline of 18th February 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
UPSC Application Form For Civil Services 2026 Exam Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\nCivil Services Examination (CSE) 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Authority<\/b><\/td>\nUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Total Vacancies<\/b><\/td>\nTo be notified<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Age Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n21 to 32 years (relaxations for reserved categories)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Exam Stages<\/b><\/td>\nPreliminary, Mains, and Personality Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/b><\/td>\nAnnual<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posts<\/b><\/td>\nGroup A and Group B Officers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Popular Services<\/b><\/td>\nIAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Mode<\/b><\/td>\nOnline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Exam<\/b><\/td>\nOMR\/Pen and Paper Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Selection Process<\/b><\/td>\n\n
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  1. Prelims<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Mains<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Personality Test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Age Limit<\/b><\/td>\n21 to 32 years (Relaxable for reserved category candidates)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Number of Attempts<\/b><\/td>\n6 (Relaxable for reserved category candidates)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting Salary<\/b><\/td>\nINR 56,100\/Month (7th Pay Commission)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Official Website<\/b><\/td>\nupsc.gov.in<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

UPSC Application Form 2026 Complete Details<\/b><\/h2>\n

Following are the complete details about the UPSC Application form 2026. Go through them to understand the UPSC Application Form process and requirements of the online UPSC Application Form:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/b><\/td>\nUPSC Application Form 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\nCivil Services Examination (CSE) 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/b><\/td>\nUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Official Website<\/b><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/upsconline.nic.in<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Mode<\/b><\/td>\nOnline Only<\/b> (No offline mode is available)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Start Date<\/b><\/td>\n14<\/span>th<\/span> January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Last Date<\/b><\/td>\n3rd February 2026, by 6:00 PM<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Stages<\/b><\/td>\n1. One-Time Registration (OTR) \/ Part-I Registration<\/span>
\n<\/span> 2. Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Prelims<\/span>
\n<\/span> 3. DAF for Mains (after qualifying Prelims)<\/span>
\n<\/span> 4. Interview Form (after qualifying Mains)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Fee<\/b><\/td>\nGeneral \/ OBC \/ EWS:<\/b> \u20b9100<\/span>
\n<\/span> Female\/SC\/ST\/PwD:<\/b> No fee<\/b> (Exempted)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Fee Payment Mode<\/b><\/td>\n\u2022 SBI Net Banking<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2022 Visa\/Master\/Rupay Credit\/Debit Card<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2022 Cash at any SBI Branch<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Essential Documents to Keep Ready<\/b><\/td>\n\u2022 <\/span>Recent Passport Photo<\/b> (20-300 KB, taken within 10 days)<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2022 <\/span>Scanned Signature<\/b> (10-30 KB, .jpg)<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2022 <\/span>Photo Identity Proof:<\/b> Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2022 <\/span>Educational Certificates:<\/b> Class 10th, 12th, and Graduation Degree\/Proof<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2022 <\/span>Category Certificate (if applicable):<\/b> Valid SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS certificate<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u2022 <\/span>PwD Certificate (if applicable):<\/b> As per RPwD Act, 2016<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Category Certificate Validity<\/b><\/td>\nMust be issued by the prescribed deadline (e.g., <\/span>3rd Feb 2026<\/b> for SC\/ST\/PwBD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Number of Attempts<\/b><\/td>\nGeneral:<\/b> 6<\/span>
\n<\/span> OBC:<\/b> 9<\/span>
\n<\/span> SC\/ST:<\/b> No limit<\/span>
\n<\/span> EWS\/ PwD:<\/b> As per their category<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Age Limit (as of 01-08-2026)<\/b><\/td>\nMinimum:<\/b> 21 years<\/span>
\n<\/span> Maximum:<\/b> 32 years (Age relaxations apply as per category)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Age Relaxation<\/b><\/td>\nSC\/ST:<\/b> 5 years<\/span>
\n<\/span> OBC:<\/b> 3 years<\/span>
\n<\/span> PwD:<\/b> 10 years<\/span>
\n<\/span> Defence Services:<\/b> Up to 5 years<\/span>
\n<\/span> Ex-Servicemen:<\/b> As per rules<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Educational Qualification<\/b><\/td>\nBachelor’s Degree from any recognized University.<\/span>
\n<\/span> Final year students can also apply.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Nationality<\/b><\/td>\nMust be an Indian Citizen.<\/span>
\n<\/span> Subjects of Nepal\/Bhutan and Tibetan refugees (who came before Jan 1, 1962) are also eligible.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Important Note on Details<\/b><\/td>\nDate of Birth (DoB):<\/b> Once entered, it <\/span>cannot be changed<\/b> under any circumstances.<\/span>
\n<\/span> Photograph:<\/b> Appearance (beard, glasses) must be consistent for all exam stages.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UPSC Application Form Helpline \/ Contact<\/b><\/td>\nWebsite: <\/span>https:\/\/upsc.gov.in<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a> Phone: 011-23385271, 011-23381125, 011-23098543<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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