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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.
Guide facts last verified 4 July 2026
How it works
Step-by-step
- Register on UPSC's online application portal (upsconline.nic.in).
- Fill in personal, educational and optional-subject preference details.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD/women as notified).
- 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.