UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 Application Deadline Extended Till February 27
The Civil Services Examination 2026 will be held to fill 933 vacancies under the Central Government.
NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the online application deadline for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination until February 27.
Candidates can submit their applications on the official websites, upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.
The notification for both examinations was issued on February 4, 2026.
As per the notification, the Civil Services Examination 2026 will be conducted to fill 933 vacancies under the Central government.
Recruitment to both CSE and IFS will be carried out through a common preliminary examination.
The preliminary exam is scheduled for May 24, 2026. Candidates who qualify in this stage will be eligible to appear for the Main examination, which will begin on August 21, 2026.
How to apply for UPSC CSE prelims
Step 1: Visit the official website at upsconline.nic.in.
Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
Step 3: Log in and select the CSE 2026 or IFS 2026 application link.
Step 4: Fill personal, academic and contact details.
Step 5: Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
Step 6: Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Step 7: Review and submit the form.
Step 8: Download the confirmation page for reference.