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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) was originally scheduled to release the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification on January 14, 2026, but the publication has been postponed due to administrative reasons.
While no fresh official date has been confirmed, here are the key updates for the 2026 cycle:
- Expected Release: The revised notification is tentatively expected in late January or early February 2026.
- Prelims Exam Date: Despite the notification delay, the Preliminary examination remains scheduled for May 24, 2026.
- Mains Exam Date: The Mains written examination is set to begin on August 21, 2026.
- Anticipated Vacancies: Recruitment is projected to be for approximately 1,000 to 1,200 posts across services like IAS, IPS, and IFS.
- New Measures: The 2026 cycle is expected to integrate AI-based facial authentication and enhanced surveillance to prevent impersonation.
Aspirants are advised to regularly monitor the official UPSC website for the notification PDF, which will contain the definitive application window and service-wise vacancy breakdown.