Job Title Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026
Category GOVT
Location india
Company Union Public Service Commission (UPSC
Description Eligibility Details
Post Name Qualification
Civil Services (All Posts) Graduate Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification

Selection Process
Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Civil Services Main Examination (Written)
Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification

Prelims Key Rules
Both papers are objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature – minimum 33% marks required.
Marks of Paper I are considered for cutoff and shortlisting for Mains.
Negative marking applies: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Leaving a question blank carries no penalty.

Main Exam Structure
Total Written Papers: 9
Qualifying Papers: 2 (Indian Language & English)
Merit Papers: 7
Total Marks (Written): 1750

Final Merit Calculation
Written Exam Marks: 1750
Interview Marks: 275
Total Merit Marks: 2025
Important Notes
Prelims marks are used only for qualification, not for final ranking.
Mains + Interview marks decide final service allocation.
Negative marking applies in Prelims only.
Candidates must qualify in both language papers to have their merit papers evaluated.
How to Apply
Visit official website upsconline.nic.in
Complete One-Time Registration (URN)
Fill Civil Services Examination 2026 form
Upload photo, signature, and documents
Pay application fee (if applicable)
Submit form before 24 February 2026
Salary Not Disclosed
Last Date 2026-02-24 00:00:00
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