UPSCDelhiannual Frequency
Active Examination
Civil Services (Preliminary & Main) Examination 2026
Official Exam Code: UPSC-CSE-2026
Exam Date
To Be Announced
Exam Mode
Offline OMR Sheet Based
Eligibility Criteria
Refer Notification
Selection Stages
Single Stage
1. Examination Overview
| Conducting Body / Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Department / Ministry | Civil Services Wing |
| Official Examination Name | Civil Services (Preliminary & Main) Examination 2026 |
| Examination Reference Code | UPSC-CSE-2026 |
| Examination Delivery Mode | Offline OMR Sheet Based |
| Examination Frequency | annual |
| Jurisdiction | Delhi State |
2. Important Examination Dates
| Examination Notification & Schedule | 21 Aug 2026 |
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3. Latest Examination Updates & Notices
Official Commission Updates
| Date | Update / Announcement | Source Document |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Implements Mandatory Aadhaar-Based Biometric Verification at Entry Gates Exam Advisory | View Document |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Maharashtra Government Launches 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' & 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana' Exam Advisory | View Document |
| 20 Aug 2026 | UPSC & Central Recruiting Bodies Implement Mandatory DigiLocker Integration & Biometric Check at Exam Venues Exam Advisory | View Document |
| 20 Aug 2026 | DoPT Issues Comprehensive Guidelines on Reservation in Promotions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Exam Advisory | View Document |
4. Examination Stages & Marking Pattern
3-Stage examination: Stage I Objective Preliminary, Stage II Written Descriptive Main Examination, Stage III Personality Test.
Marking Scheme: Negative marking of 1/3rd (0.66 marks in GS-I, 0.83 marks in CSAT) for every incorrect objective answer.
7. Application Fee & Payment Details
• SC / ST / FEMALE: Nil (Exempted)
• EWS / OBC / GENERAL: ₹100
Accepted Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or State Bank of India Challan as authorized by the commission.
8. Important Official Examination Links
| Exam Syllabus & Subject Topics | View Complete Syllabus |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Commission Portal | Union Public Service Commission Portal |
| Admit Card / Hall Ticket | Check Admit Card Status |
| Answer Key & Objections | Check Official Answer Key |
| Examination Results & Cutoff | Check Exam Results |
9. Related Examinations, Jobs & Updates
Latest News & Advisories for this Examination
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10. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which authority conducts Civil Services (Preliminary & Main) Examination 2026?
Civil Services (Preliminary & Main) Examination 2026 is officially conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Q2. What is the exam pattern and scheme for Civil Services (Preliminary & Main) Examination 2026?
3-Stage examination: Stage I Objective Preliminary, Stage II Written Descriptive Main Examination, Stage III Personality Test.