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UPSC CSE 2026: Notification, Exam Date & Application
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is India's premier civil services recruitment exam, selecting officers for IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A/B central services through a three-stage process. Also searched: upsc form filling date 2026, upsc prelims test series 2026, upsc cse prelims 2026, upsc epfo 2026.
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UPSC CSE (per UPSC's published annual calendar)
Eligibility summary
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, any stream
- Age limit
- Typically 21-32 years, with category-based relaxations and a cap on number of attempts
Process
Selection process
- Preliminary exam — two objective papers (General Studies + CSAT, CSAT qualifying only).
- Main exam — nine descriptive papers including an optional subject.
- Personality Test (Interview), followed by the final merit list and service allotment.
Exam pattern
- Prelims Paper 1 (GS)
- 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours
- Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)
- 80 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, qualifying (33% required)
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UPSC CSE FAQ
How many attempts are allowed for UPSC CSE?
The number of attempts and upper age limit vary by category (General/OBC/SC-ST/PwBD) — check the current notification for the exact attempt/age matrix.
Does CSAT count toward the Prelims merit rank?
No — CSAT (Paper 2) is qualifying only (minimum 33%); only Paper 1 (General Studies) marks are used to rank candidates for Mains eligibility.