UPSC active examinations in 2026 include Civil Services Main, CDS II, NDA II, Combined Geo-Scientist Main, ESE Main, CMS, CAPF, IES/ISS and IFoS through CS(P).
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UPSC active examinations in 2026 include Civil Services Main, CDS II, NDA II, Combined Geo-Scientist Main, ESE Main, CMS, CAPF, IES/ISS and IFoS through CS(P).
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | UPSC active examinations and notification archives reviewed | upsc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC |
| Full Form | Union Public Service Commission |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | UPSC recruitment examination |
| Purpose | Exam-family guide for major UPSC examinations |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline written papers and/or computer-based examination as notified |
| Question Type | Objective, descriptive and/or interview stages as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Choose the relevant UPSC examination, Read the official notice, Apply online, Appear in written/physical/interview stages as applicable |
| Exam Duration | Exam-specific |
| Total Marks | Exam-specific |
| Negative Marking | Exam-specific; check individual exam notice. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi or other notified language rules depending on paper |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
Date-sensitive entries are labelled with the content year and official source status. Do not treat unannounced future events as confirmed dates.
| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| Active examinations | UPSC lists active examination pages and documents on upsc.gov.in |
| 2027 Geo-Scientist prelims | Notification uploaded 02 Sep 2026 |
| Other future exams | Wait for official calendar/notice |
Eligibility
- UPSC exams have different qualification levels and age/attempt rules.
- Civil services, defence, engineering, forest, medical and statistical/economic services have separate eligibility.
- Use child pages for exam-specific criteria.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Services/IFoS | Prelims, Mains, Interview | Exam-specific | Exam-specific | Exam-specific | Objective/descriptive/interview | As notified | Stage-wise |
| Defence exams | NDA/CDS written plus SSB | Exam-specific | Exam-specific | Exam-specific | Objective/interview | As notified | Merit |
| Technical services | ESE, CMS, Geo-Scientist, IES/ISS stages | Exam-specific | Exam-specific | Exam-specific | As notified | As notified | Merit |
Syllabus
Civil services
- General studies, CSAT, essays, optional and language papers
Defence
- Mathematics, English, GK and SSB-oriented preparation
Technical services
- Engineering, medical, economics, statistics and geoscience subjects as notified
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Choose the relevant UPSC examination
- Read the official notice
- Apply online
- Appear in written/physical/interview stages as applicable
Posts, Services or Courses
- CSE, IFoS, NDA, CDS, CAPF, ESE, CMS, IES/ISS and Combined Geo-Scientist routes.
Preparation Strategy
- Start from the specific UPSC exam page rather than the family page.
- Use only official notifications for eligibility and dates.
- Practise previous official papers for the correct standard.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
Use the available SaralStudy practice hubs only where the content is reviewed and relevant: MCQ Practice, Mock Tests, and Previous Year Papers.
| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | UPSC publishes previous-year question papers for many examinations on its official website. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPSC?
UPSC is exam-family guide for major upsc examinations.
Who conducts UPSC?
UPSC is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
How often is UPSC held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Choose the relevant UPSC examination, Read the official notice, Apply online, Appear in written/physical/interview stages as applicable.
Is there negative marking?
Exam-specific; check individual exam notice.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed.
Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?
No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet.
Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.
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