Union Public Service Commission · upsc-cse · 2026
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026
Status: Exam Held · Vacancies: 1,049
Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EWS | 105 | estimated from 10% reservation |
| OBC | 283 | estimated from 27% reservation |
| SC | 157 | estimated from 15% reservation |
| ST | 79 | estimated from 7.5% reservation |
| UR | 427 | estimated from 40.5% reservation |
About this exam
Recruitment to IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other Group A/B Central Services. Three stages: Prelims (objective) -> Mains (9 descriptive papers) -> Personality Test.
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