- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 Registration: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to close the application window for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination tomorrow at 6 PM. Candidates can apply on the official websites upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.
Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories have to pay an application fee of Rs 100. Candidates from SC, ST and female categories are also required to pay Rs 100, while persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from paying the fee. The payment must be made in online mode.
When UPSC Notification released?
The official UPSC notification for both examinations was released on February 4, 2026, and the registration process started the same day.
The preliminary examination is scheduled to be held on May 24, 2026. Candidates who clear this stage will be eligible to appear for the Main examination, which will begin on August 21, 2026.
How to apply for UPSC CSE, IFS 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps given below
Step 1: Visit upsconline.nic.in.
Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already done.
Step 3: Log in and select the CSE 2026 or IFS 2026 application link.
Step 4: Fill in personal, academic and contact details.
Step 5: Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
Step 6: Pay the fee online, if applicable.
Step 7: Review the form and submit.
Step 8: Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct Link: UPSC CSE 2026 Registration