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UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026

UPSC CSE notification, eligibility, syllabus, cutoff, results and admit cards — all in one place.

🎓 Any Graduate 👤 21–32 years (6 attempts for General) 📅 Annual 🌐 National 3 Stages
ℹ️ Exam Overview
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Qualification
Any Graduate
Age Limit
21–32 years (6 attempts for General)
Frequency
Annual
Level
National
Category
Central Govt — Premier
💼 Posts Recruited
IAS (Indian Administrative Service)
IPS (Indian Police Service)
IFS (Indian Foreign Service)
IRS (Income Tax)
IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes)
IRTS, IRAS, IAAS and 19 other services
📋 Selection Process
1
Preliminary Exam (Objective — Qualifying)
2
Main Exam (9 Written Papers)
3
Personality Test / Interview (275 marks)
📚 Syllabus 1 available
📄 Previous Year Papers 0 found

Previous year papers for this exam will be added soon.

🎯 Mock Tests

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📊 Previous Year Cutoffs 7 records
2024
Prelims
Category Cutoff Total Marks Post
GENERAL 91.14 200 IAS/IPS
OBC 88.66 200 IAS/IPS
SC 74.84 200 IAS/IPS
ST 67.08 200 IAS/IPS
Mains
Category Cutoff Total Marks Post
GENERAL 745.00 1750 IAS/IPS
OBC 720.00 1750 IAS/IPS
SC 695.00 1750 IAS/IPS
🏆 Results 0 found

No results published yet for this exam.

🎫 Admit Cards 1 found
📖 UPSC CSE Preparation Guide 4–6 months
Strategy

Build a strong foundation in core subjects, practice previous year papers, and take mock tests regularly. Focus on accuracy over speed initially, then work on time management.

📚 Subject-wise Roadmap
General Awareness HIGH
📕 Books: Lucent GK, Monthly Current Affairs
💡 Read newspaper daily and revise weekly.
Reasoning Ability HIGH
📕 Books: RS Aggarwal, MK Pandey
💡 Practice 30 questions daily. Time yourself.
Quantitative Aptitude MEDIUM
📕 Books: RS Aggarwal, Rakesh Yadav
💡 Focus on formulas and shortcuts.
English Language MEDIUM
📕 Books: Wren & Martin, SP Bakshi
💡 Read English daily. Practice grammar rules.
🔗 Recommended Resources
Official mock tests
Previous year papers (last 5 years)
YouTube preparation channels
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UPSC Civil Services Exam? +

UPSC CSE is India's most prestigious competitive exam that recruits officers for IAS, IPS, IFS and 24 other Group A civil services. It's conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview.

How many attempts are allowed in UPSC? +

General category: 6 attempts (up to age 32). OBC: 9 attempts (up to 35). SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (up to 37). EWS: 9 attempts (up to 35).

What is the UPSC CSE success rate? +

Less than 0.2% — fewer than 1,100 candidates are selected from over 7 lakh applicants each year.

Can I prepare for UPSC while working? +

Yes, many working professionals clear UPSC. Key is quality study time (4–6 hours daily), strategic subject selection and consistent newspaper reading.

Which optional subject is best for UPSC Mains? +

Popular choices: Sociology, Public Administration, History, Geography, Political Science, Anthropology, PSIR (PoliSci+IR). Best optional is the one you find most interesting and score-friendly.

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