The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification soon, after postponing it due to administrative reasons. As per the UPSC examination calendar, the notification was earlier scheduled for January 14. However, the commission confirmed the delay through an official notice, stating that both the Civil Services Examination 2026 and the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 notifications have been deferred.In its notice, UPSC said, “The Notification of Civil Services Examination, 2026, and the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2026, scheduled to be notified on 14.01.2026, have now been postponed due to administrative reasons.” No revised date was announced at the time.While aspirants continue to wait for clarity, sources indicate that the notification is likely to be published this week on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
How to download UPSC CSE 2026 notification
Once released, candidates can access the notification by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
- On the homepage, go to the “What’s New” section on the right
- Click on the link for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 Notification
- The PDF will open on the screen
- Read all details carefully
- Download and save a copy for future reference
What details the notification will carry
The UPSC CSE 2026 notification will outline key information related to the examination, including the name of the exam, number of vacancies, and the list of services under the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service cadres.It will also specify eligibility criteria such as educational qualifications, age limits, relaxation for reserved categories, and nationality requirements. In addition, the document will provide the application process, registration dates, last date to apply, correction window timeline, and application fee details.
Exam pattern and selection process
The notification will further explain the complete examination scheme, covering all three stages — Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and the Interview or Personality Test.Candidates will also find details on the syllabus, mode of examination, marking scheme, and rules related to negative marking, if applicable.With lakhs of aspirants preparing for one of India’s most competitive examinations, the release of the UPSC CSE 2026 notification is expected to bring long-awaited clarity on timelines and procedures. Applicants are advised to rely only on the official UPSC website for updates and avoid unofficial sources.
