The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the notification for Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examinations 2026 on February 04, 2026.
- UPSC CSE and IFS 2026: Quick Overview
- UPSC CSE and IFS 2026: Detailed Process to Apply
- UPSC CSE and IFS 2026: Details of Vacancies and Reservation
- UPSC CSE and IFS 2026: Application Fee
- Selection Process for CSE and IFS 2026 Examinations
- Helpdesk for the Candidates
- UPSC 2026: The Race for Worldly Power
- The Ultimate Rank: Eternal Salvation
The online application process to apply has already started from February 04, 2026 on upsconline.nic.in. The notification launches the applications for the aspirants dreaming to join the services like Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and various other cadres under the Government of India.
UPSC CSE and IFS 2026: Quick Overview
| Examination Name | Civil Services (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examinations 2026 |
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Services Commission |
| Application Start Date | 4th February 2026 |
| Application End Date | 24th February 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Issuance of e-Admit Card | 07 days prior to the date of examination |
| Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in. |
| No. of Vacancies | 933 |
UPSC CSE and IFS 2026: Detailed Process to Apply
Before applying, eligible candidates are advised to go through the general instructions relating to uploading of required documents.
To fill up the application form, follow the below mentioned steps:
Step-1: Visit the official website i.e., upsconline.nic.in.
Step-2: Login by clicking on the top right corner login button or if you are new to registration, create an account by clicking on the 1st step.
Step-3: Carefully fill the Part- I of the registration form by entering personal and contact details alongwith uploading the required documents.
Step-4: The Commission provides a one-time facility to update or modify the Universal Registration Number (URN).
Step-5: Afterwards, applicants are required to upload their photograph and capture their live photograph by filling up the Common Application Form (CAF). The photograph should be as per the instructions specified in the notification.
Step-5: Pay the application fee (typically Rs. 100 except Female/ SC/ ST/ Persons with benchmark disability candidates).
Step-6: Review and verify all the details carefully and submit the form before the deadline of 24th Feb 2026.
For a direct link to apply, Click Here.
UPSC CSE and IFS 2026: Details of Vacancies and Reservation
The total of 933 vacancies are expected to be filled by the aforesaid examinations including 33 reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability category as tabulated below:
| Benchmark Disability Category | No. of vacancies |
| Blindness and low vision | 7 |
| Deaf and hard of hearing | 11 |
| Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy | 8 |
| Multiple disabilities | 7 |
UPSC CSE and IFS 2026: Application Fee
Candidates except Female/ SC/ST/ PwBD who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100 by using the net banking facility of any bank or by using Visa/ Master/ RuPay/ Credit/ Debit card/ UPI payment.
Also Read: What is UPSC? Full Form, Role, Exam Details & Career Scope
Selection Process for CSE and IFS 2026 Examinations
The Commission adopts a three- stages selection process for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) examinations:
- Preliminary Examinations (Prelims): Consisting of objective type questions to screen the candidates for the main exam.
- Main Examinations (Mains): This includes Written descriptive examinations on various subjects.
- Personality Test (Interview): This is a final stage having comprehensive assessment of the candidates to validate the suitability for civil services.
Helpdesk for the Candidates
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has established a helpline to assist the candidates during the application process.
For any clarifications, guidance, or assistance related to the application process can contact:
Helpline No.- 011-24041001
Email ID- upscsoap@nic.in.
The helpline will be available from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on all working days.
For more detailed instructions and guidelines, candidates should refer to the official UPSC website and go through the respective notifications issued by the commission.
For Direct link to download the official notification, Click Here
UPSC 2026: The Race for Worldly Power
The UPSC 2026 notification has sparked a massive wave of preparation among aspirants seeking power, respect, and stability. Millions will dedicate their prime years to this single goal, believing a high-ranking post is the ultimate achievement. But have we ever paused to consider if these worldly ranks can offer permanent peace? Why do we spend our entire human life chasing titles that inevitably end with our last breath? Even after reaching the top, does the mind ever stop craving more?
The Ultimate Rank: Eternal Salvation
Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj reveals that worldly prestige — even that of royalty — is merely a temporary karmic reward for past penance and does not grant true liberation. This world is a place of exile, where everything we see is a deception destined for decay. As the sacred verse says:
“Drishti pade so dhokha re. Khand pind brahmand chalenge thir nahi rahsi loka re. thir nahi rahsi loka re.”
Instead of remaining trapped in the cycle of 8.4 million births, use this human life to achieve the highest possible rank: eternal peace in Satlok.
To discover the true purpose of your existence, explore the spiritual discourses of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj.
- Website: www.jagatgururampalji.org
- YouTube: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj
- Facebook: Spiritual Leader Saint Rampal Ji
- ‘X’ handle: @SaintRampalJiM
