UPSC CSE 2026
UPSC Civil Services Examination — संपूर्ण आधिकारिक गाइड: अधिसूचना, सिलेबस, आयु पात्रता, वेतन और कट-ऑफ विश्लेषण।
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पूरी गाइड पढ़ें →Official UPSC CSE Portals & Candidate Document Preparation
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UPSC CSE 2026 अवलोकन
UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is India's most prestigious and challenging national examination, conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission to select officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), and other premier Group A and Group B Central Services.
UPSC CSE 2026 has announced 1,056 vacancies across 24 civil services. The examination follows a rigorous three-stage selection system: Phase 1 Preliminary Examination (GS Paper 1 + CSAT qualifying), Phase 2 Main Examination (9 descriptive written papers totaling 1,750 marks), and Phase 3 Personality Test / Interview (275 marks).
Selected civil servants shoulder direct responsibility for public administration, law enforcement, economic policymaking, and international diplomacy. Appointed at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 basic pay), officers receive government accommodation, official transport, comprehensive healthcare, and unmatched leadership opportunities leading up to Cabinet Secretary and Chief Secretary ranks.
UPSC CSE 2026 महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां
| अधिसूचना जारी | 1 फ़रवरी 2026 |
| आवेदन प्रारंभ | 1 फ़रवरी 2026 |
| आवेदन अंतिम तिथि | 22 फ़रवरी 2026 |
| परीक्षा तिथि (टियर 1) | 25 मई 2026 |
| परीक्षा तिथि (टियर 2) | 19 सितंबर 2026 |
| आधिकारिक वेबसाइट | https://upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CSE पात्रता मानदंड 2026
शैक्षिक योग्यता
Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university
आयु सीमा
21–32 वर्ष (1 जनवरी 2026 को)
OBC: +3 years (9 attempts), SC/ST: +5 years (unlimited attempts till age limit), PwD: +10 years
राष्ट्रीयता
Indian Citizen (for IAS/IPS). For IFS: Indian Citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan
Check Your UPSC CSE Eligibility
Official Norms: OBC: +3 years (9 attempts), SC/ST: +5 years (unlimited attempts till age limit), PwD: +10 years
UPSC CSE चयन प्रक्रिया
Prelims — 2 papers (GS + CSAT), 400 marks total (qualifying CSAT)
Mains — 9 papers (7 merit + 2 qualifying), 1750 marks
Personality Test (Interview) — 275 marks
Final merit = Mains + Interview
UPSC CSE परीक्षा पैटर्न 2026
Prelims — GS Paper 1
| विषय | प्रश्न | अंक |
|---|---|---|
| History, Geography, Polity, Economy | 100 | 200 |
| Environment, Science, Current Affairs | 0 | 0 |
| कुल | 100 | 200 |
Prelims — CSAT Paper 2
| विषय | प्रश्न | अंक |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehension, Reasoning, Decision Making | 80 | 200 |
| कुल | 80 | 200 |
Mains (Merit Papers)
| विषय | प्रश्न | अंक |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | 250 |
| GS I–IV | 20 | 1000 |
| Optional Subject | 8 | 500 |
| कुल | 30 | 1750 |
UPSC CSE सिलेबस 2026
पूरा सिलेबस →Prelims GS
Mains GS I
Mains GS II
Mains GS III
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UPSC CSE पद — कौन सा सबसे अच्छा?
UPSC CSE में 3+ पद उपलब्ध हैं। फॉर्म भरने से पहले अपना लक्षित पद चुनने में यह तुलना मदद करेगी।
| पद | वेतन | प्रमोशन |
|---|---|---|
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Group A सर्वश्रेष्ठ | ₹56,100 – ₹2,50,000 | तेज़ |
Indian Police Service (IPS) Group A | ₹56,100 – ₹2,25,000 | तेज़ |
Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Group A | ₹56,100 – ₹2,50,000 | तेज़ |
UPSC CSE वेतन संरचना
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UPSC CSE कट-ऑफ अंक
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UPSC CSE तैयारी रणनीति
चरण 1: आधार तैयारी (माह 1–2)
- ›Read NCERTs Class 6–12 for all subjects
- ›Follow one newspaper daily (The Hindu/Indian Express)
- ›Choose optional subject by Month 3
- ›Join test series for Prelims by Month 4
चरण 2: मॉक टेस्ट अभ्यास (माह 3+)
- ›Write daily answer for Mains GS papers
- ›Complete optional subject syllabus
- ›Revise current affairs monthly
- ›Practice essay writing weekly
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