The Union Public Service Commission has released the Civil Service Exam 2026 application form at upsconline.nic.in with the notification. The Commission notified 933 vacancies for the Civil Service Exam. The last date to apply online for UPSC CSE Exam was February 27, 2026. The notification was delayed by a fortnight but the prelims exam will be conducted on the same day that is on May 24, 2026.
The Commission notified all the important information about the Civil Service Exam 2026 in the UPSC IAS Notification. The candidates must refer it before filling the Civil Service application form. The Commission will not allow the changes in details given by the candidate in the application. They can withdraw the application but will not be allowed to made changes in it. The candidates will be required to pay the application fee as per their category. The Union Public Service Commission integrated the face detection facility in the application filling process. The Commission will also implement the face detection facility at the exam centres. The candidates requires the UPSC Universal Registration Number (URN) to fill the application form. The candidates must confirm the UPSC eligibilty to appear in the exam.
- How to Register for IAS Exam 2026?
- UPSC IAS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Fill IAS Form 2026?
- How to Pay IAS 2026 application fee?
- Image Specification for IAS Application 2026
- IAS Form 2026 FAQs
How to Register for IAS Exam 2026?
The UPSC IAS application form link will be activated with the notification. The UPSC IAS 2026 registration can be filled out anytime. The candidates can register for IAS exam 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 | - |
Once all the details are filled in, click on Continue. Check all details in the online form carefully and click on Submit. The Commission has introduced the real time face detection facility during the application filling. It will be verified at the exam centre.
UPSC IAS 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IAS 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 24 May ' 26 | IAS Prelims 2026 Exam Date |
| May ' 26 | IAS Prelims Admit Card 2026 Issue Date |
| 04 Feb ' 26 - 24 Feb ' 26 | UPSC IAS 2026 Application Dates |
How to Fill IAS Form 2026?
The candidates can fill out the IAS Form online in the following manner:
- Most of the details of the IAS application were auto-filled in the UPSC IAS application (through the UPSC registration form).
- Pay IAS application fee online through net banking/by using Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment.
- Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and photo ID card as per the specifications mentioned below:
- Enter the following information in the Civil Services(IAS) online application form:
| Application fee payment details (except for fee-exempted candidates) | Selection of examination centre |
- Click on the 'I Agree' button after reading the declaration.
- On clicking the button, a page with a registration number will be generated. Note down the registration number or take a printout of the page.
How to Pay IAS 2026 application fee?
Candidates can pay IAS Exam application fee in online or offline mode.
- Online mode: Candidates can make online payment of application fee via Visa/ Master/ RuPay credit/ debit card or internet banking of SBI.
IAS Application Fee
| Category | Preliminary Exam Fee | Mains Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General/ OBC |
INR 100 |
INR 200 |
| Females/ SC/ ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability |
Nil |
Nil |
Fill IAS Exam Part-II Application Form
To proceed for part-II registration, candidates need to click on the Click Here for Part II link present on the official website of UPSC. On clicking the link, a new page will open wherein candidates need to enter their registration ID as well as their date of birth and click on the Submit button. On clicking the button, Civil Services (IAS) Exam Part-II application form will appear on the screen. Candidates need to enter all asked details and click on the Submit button. It completes the IAS application online.
See Here: How to prepare for IAS exam?
Image Specification for IAS Application 2026
The candidates should read the UPSC CSE notification to get the dimensions for the scanned images for the IAS application 2026. The specification for the images (to be uploaded) is summarised below:
| Document | Dimensions | Format, Size & Bit Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) |
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Signature | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) |
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Photo ID card | NA | Format: PDF Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: NA |
The photograph, uploaded by the candidate should not be more than 10 days old from the start of the online application process (i.e. the application commencement date).
IAS Form 2026 FAQs
The candidates can see here important questions related to IAS application form.
There is no specific degree that best suits the IAS exam. Five compulsory papers are common to all candidates. Besides this, the candidates need to appear in two papers on one optional subject. The list of the subjects is given in the IAS Syllabus section of the UPSC notification. The candidates can opt for any optional subject irrespective of their subject in their graduation. Moreover, the UPPSC has done away with the optional subject in the main exam may be UPSC will also follow suit and remove the optional subject from the IAS main exam.
The candidates should note that the minimum qualification to apply for the UPSC Civil Service (IAS ) exam is a Graduate degree in any discipline. There is no way to apply for the UPSC IAS exam after 12.
The candidates can start preparing for the UPSC CSE(IAS) exam after class 12 to score better when they appear in the Civil Service Exam. The preparation will help them in clearing the IAS Exam.
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