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UPSC Application Form 2026: Apply Online & Eligibility

UPSC CSE applications open on its online application portal for the notified window per the annual exam calendar. Also searched: upsc apply online 2026, upsc universal registration, upsc cse 2026 application form date, upsc cse 2026 last date to apply.

Facts last verified 4 July 2026

How it works

Step-by-step

  1. Register on UPSC's online application portal (upsconline.nic.in).
  2. Fill in personal, educational and optional-subject preference details.
  3. Upload photograph and signature.
  4. Pay the application fee (exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD/women as notified).
  5. Use the correction window to fix errors before it closes.

Check which exams you're eligible for

Enter your age, highest qualification and category — this checks against the 130 exams covered on KarmSakha. Always confirm exact eligibility on the official notification before applying.

UPSC CSE eligibility at a glance

Qualification
Bachelor's degree, any stream
Age
Typically 21-32, category-dependent

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UPSC CSE Apply online FAQ

Can final-year students apply for UPSC CSE?

Yes — UPSC allows candidates who are appearing in or awaiting the result of their final qualifying exam to apply provisionally, subject to conditions in the current notification.

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