The UPSC CSE 2026 Notification, released on 4 February 2026, formally begins the Civil Services Examination with approximately 933 vacancies and an application window open until 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM). This year’s UPSC notification introduces important procedural changes in the online application system, profile management and eligibility-related rules. Understanding these changes is essential before proceeding with the UPSC form filling process.
Personal Profile
This section collects the candidate’s personal information, including full name, date of birth, gender, parent names, birthplace and nationality. Accurate and updated details are essential as they serve as the foundation for the application. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE PERSONAL PROFILE
Parents’ Profile
Candidates provide details about their parents in this section, including their names, education, occupation, mobile number, etc. This information helps verify the family background and social category. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE PARENTS’ PROFILE
Social Category Profile
This section captures the candidate’s social category, such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS or General. Reserved category candidates must upload valid certificates for verification. It is important for determining reservation eligibility and benefits in line with government rules. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE SOCIAL CATEGORY PROFILE
Disability Profile
If the candidate has any physical or mental disability, it must be declared here along with a valid certificate. This section helps ensure appropriate accommodations, such as extra time, facilities, or special provisions during exams. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE DISABILITY PROFILE
Address
Candidates must provide their permanent and correspondence addresses, including state, district, pincode and contact numbers. Accurate address information is essential to ensure that exam-related communications, admit cards and official notifications reach the candidate without delay or confusion. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE ADDRESS
Educational Profile
This section captures the candidate’s academic qualifications, including school, college, university, year of passing and grades or marks. Graduation, post-graduation and other certificates must be uploaded. This section validates eligibility and ensures that the candidate meets the minimum academic criteria for UPSC exams. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE EDUCATIONAL PROFILE
Employment Experience Profile
Candidates with work experience must provide details such as organization name, designation, tenure and responsibilities. This section is important for evaluating prior work experience, government service eligibility and relevant professional exposure, which may be considered during certain stages of the selection process. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE PROFILE
Achievements
In this section, candidates can mention awards, certificates, sports accomplishments, literary or artistic achievements and other notable accomplishments. It highlights the candidate’s diverse skills, talents, and extra-curricular excellence, demonstrating well-rounded capabilities beyond academics. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE ACHIEVEMENTS
Previous UPSC Examination Profile
Candidates must provide details of any prior UPSC exams they have attempted, including the year, name of the exam and results. This section is crucial for verifying eligibility, avoiding duplicate attempts, and checking debarment rules or prior attempt limitations. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING THE PREVIOUS UPSC EXAMINATION PROFILE
Photo & Signature
Candidates must upload a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in this section. The images should be clear and within specified dimensions. This step ensures the candidate’s identity and authenticity in all official records and admit cards. For step by step information on this section, click the link below.
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