UPSC Recruitment 2026
Union Public Service Commission — IAS, IPS, CDS, NDA, CAPF & More
2+
Active Notifications
3,000+
Total Vacancies
6+
Exams
UPSC Exams 2026
Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS)
India's most prestigious exam — IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and 24 other services
Vacancies: 933
Eligibility: Graduate
UPSC CDS
Combined Defence Services — Army, Navy, Air Force officer
Vacancies: 459
Eligibility: Graduate
UPSC NDA
National Defence Academy — 10+2 pass candidates
Vacancies: 404
Eligibility: 12th Pass
UPSC CAPF
Central Armed Police Forces — Assistant Commandant
Vacancies: 506
Eligibility: Graduate
UPSC ESE
Engineering Services — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics
Vacancies: 167
Eligibility: Engineering Degree
UPSC EPFO
Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer — EPFO
Vacancies: 323
Eligibility: Graduate
Latest UPSC Notifications 2026
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026
UPSC
UPSC CDS 2 2026 Recruitment
Union Public Service Commission
Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC 2026
Q: What is UPSC?
A: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's central recruiting agency that conducts examinations for appointment to various Civil Services of the Government of India including IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A and Group B services.
Q: How many attempts are allowed for UPSC Civil Services?
A: General category candidates get 6 attempts till age 32. OBC candidates get 9 attempts till age 35. SC/ST candidates have unlimited attempts till age 37. EWS candidates get 6 attempts till age 32.
Q: What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services?
A: Minimum age is 21 years. Maximum age: General: 32 years, OBC: 35 years, SC/ST: 37 years, PwBD: 42 years. Age is calculated as on 1st August of the examination year.
Q: What is the selection process for UPSC Civil Services?
A: UPSC Civil Services selection: Preliminary Exam (Objective) → Main Exam (Written) → Personality Test (Interview). All three stages must be cleared to get final selection.
Q: What is the salary of an IAS officer?
A: An IAS officer starts at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 per month basic pay). With DA, HRA and other allowances, the total in-hand salary is approximately ₹85,000-₹1,00,000 per month at entry level.