UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Out: 933 Posts, Key Dates, New Changes & Application Details

• UPSC has released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification for approximately 933 administrative posts, including IAS, IFS, and IPS.
• Key dates include notification release on February 4, 2026, online application start on February 4, 2026, and last date to apply online on February 24, 2026 (6:00 PM).
• The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for May 24, 2026, marking the first stage of the three-tier selection process.
• A significant change exempts candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Sikkim from the compulsory Indian Language Paper A.
• The application process is entirely online via https://upsconline.nic.in, requiring account creation, universal registration, a common application form with live photo, and an exam-specific module.