Rachit Kumar
Rachit Kumar Saxena
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New Delhi, Updated on Feb 24, 2026 19:25 IST
The Union Public Service Commission has extended the Civil Service (IAS) application form 2026. The last date to apply online for the UPSC IAS Exam 2026 by three days. The candidates can now apply till February 27. The candidates will be required to pay the application fee as per their category.

The Union Public Service Commission has extended the Civil Service Application dates by three days. The candidates can read below to get all the details about new dates.

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UPCS IAS 2026 Application Dates Extended

UPSC IAS Application 2026 Dates Extended: The Union Public Service Commission extended the Civil Service Application dates through a notification on its official website – upsc.gov.in. The Commission extended the last date to apply online for the IAS exam by three days.

As per the notification, the last date to apply online for the Civil Service Exam 2026 is now February 27. The candidates can apply online only after logging with their UPSC One Time Registration Number and password.

How to Apply for UPSC IAS 2026 Exam?

The candidates can apply online for the UPSC IAS Exam 2026 in the following manner:

  • Visit the official website of UPSC- upsconline.nic.in
  • Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
  • Click on Apply Online link.
  • Click on the link available for Civil Services Part-I registration.
  • Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.

Fill in all basic information in the UPSC registration form:

Name

Date of birth

Category

Gender

Email ID

Contact number

Permanent address

Marital status

Parents' names

Community

Educational Qualification

 

The candidates will be required to pay the UPSC Application fee as per their categorIy.

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IAS Application Fee

The candidates can see below the application fee details as per the category.

Category Preliminary Exam Fee

General/ OBC

INR 100

Females/ SC/ ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability

Nil

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