UPSC exam · updated 30 Oct 2026
UPSC Civil Services 2026 — notification, admit card, answer key & result
The Civil Services Examination selects officers for the IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A and B central services. It is held once a year and is India's most prestigious recruitment exam.
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UPSC Civil Services at a glance
- Full name
- UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS)
- Conducted by
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Official website
- upsc.gov.in
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline
- Pay level
- Level 10 (7th CPC)
Selection process
- Preliminary exam (objective, qualifying)
- Main exam (written)
- Personality test (interview)
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Frequently asked questions
Who conducts the UPSC Civil Services exam?
UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IFS) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The official website is upsc.gov.in.
What is the educational qualification for UPSC Civil Services?
Graduation in any discipline. Always confirm the exact requirement for your post in the official notification.
What is the selection process of UPSC Civil Services?
Preliminary exam (objective, qualifying); Main exam (written); Personality test (interview).
When will the UPSC Civil Services 2026 notification, admit card and result be released?
Dates are announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This page is updated automatically whenever a new UPSC Civil Services notification, admit card, answer key or result is published — the latest update was on 26 Oct 2026.