UPSC Civil Services 2026
UPSC CSE
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UPSC Civil Services 2026 Overview
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission is India's supreme competitive examination, recruiting the nation's bureaucratic leadership into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Group 'A' Central Services.
Key Examination Details
| Conducting Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Elite Services | IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS (IT), IRS (Customs), IAAS, IDAS |
| Stages | Prelims (400 Marks) → Mains (1750 Marks) → Interview (275 Marks) |
| Total Deciding Marks | 2025 Marks (Mains + Interview) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the qualifying criteria for CSAT in UPSC Prelims?
General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33% (66 marks out of 200). Its marks are not counted for Mains shortlisting.
Q.How many attempts are allowed for UPSC Civil Services?
General/EWS: 6 attempts (up to 32 years). OBC: 9 attempts (up to 35 years). SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (up to 37 years). PwBD: 9 attempts for Gen/OBC and unlimited for SC/ST.
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