Inspiration Study Circle: UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Out

UPSC Exam 2026 is an All-India Civil Services Exam 2026 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The Civil Services Exam is a highly competitive and prestigious examination in India for recruitment to various government services, including administration, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS), the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Central Government services.

UPSC 2026 Notification: The UPSC CSE 2026 Notification is now available on the official website.

UPSC publishes the exam notification with important dates, eligibility criteria, and exam patterns on UPSC’s official website (www.upsc.gov.in).

It is advised to check the official website regularly for updates and notifications related to the UPSC 2026 exam.

UPSC 2026 Exam Date: UPSC is all set to conduct its Civil Services Prelims Exam on 24^th May 2026.

The UPSC 2026 exam will be conducted in three stages:

Prelims 2026: This is the first phase of the exam and consists of two types of objective papers: General Studies Paper-I and General Studies Paper-II (CSAT). The UPSC Prelims 2026 exam becomes the first stage, and after qualifying for this exam, candidates can appear for the Mains exam.
UPSC 2026 Mains Exam: Candidates who clear the Prelims exam proceed to the mains exam, which consists of nine papers. This includes an Essay exam, General Studies papers, and two papers on a topic of the candidate’s choice. The main exams are descriptive and test the candidate’s knowledge, analytical, and writing skills.
Personality Test (Interview): Candidates qualifying in the main exam are called for the UPSC Personality Test 2026, which is the Interview. It assesses the entire candidate’s personality, communication skills, and suitability for a career in the civil service.

The UPSC exam assesses the candidate’s knowledge of various subjects such as history, geography, ethics, economics, science and technology, current affairs, and others. It also assesses their skills, decision-making, and leadership qualities.

UPSC Exam Calendar 2026

The UPSC Calendar 2026 was released on 15^th May 2025. Here are some important dates that you need to know about before applying for UPSC 2026:

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification: 4^th February 2026
UPSC 2026 Registration starts: 4^th February 2026
UPSC 2026 Last date to fill out the form: 24^th February 2026
The modification window is expected to open roughly after 7 days from the date of closing.
UPSC 2026 Prelims exam: 24^th May 2026
UPSC Mains 2026 Exam begins: 21^st August 2026
UPSC 2026 interview date: to be announced
UPSC 2026 Final result: to be announced

The UPSC CSE 2026 Preliminary examination date is May 24^th, 2026.

UPSC 2026 Vacancies and Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will now start the application process for Civil Services Examinations (CSE) 2026. Once registration begins, eligible and interested candidates can apply online at the official website.

The Total number of vacancies announced through the notification is 933 for services including IAS, IPS, and IFS.

The eligibility criteria will also be released as the application forms are released. Candidates should be aware of the eligibility criteria before filling out the form. The exam notification is available at the official website of UPSC: upsc.gov.in.

UPSC conducts the civil service examination in two categories of posts. They are Group A and Group B. The list of some important Group A & Group B posts is given below.

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group ‘A’
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group ‘B’
Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group ‘B’

UPSC 2026 Study Plan: Strategy for UPSC 2026

Every year, around 5 lakh candidates appear for the prestigious UPSC exam. If you are targeting the UPSC exam for 2026, Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun, has some important steps for preparation:

Understanding the UPSC Exam: Know the Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Eligibility Criteria. Understand the three stages of the exam: preliminary, main, and interview.

Understand the UPSC Syllabus: UPSC has a specifically structured syllabus covering all the subjects and topics concerning our country and the world. Allocate adequate time to each subject depending on your weight and skill level.

Study material for UPSC 2026: Collect relevant materials like NCERT textbooks, Standard reference books, UPSC-specific guides, and online resources. Make sure your study materials are reliable and up-to-date.

Focus on Static GS: Give special attention to the static part of the syllabus, which includes subjects like history, geography, politics, economics, and science. Develop a solid foundation in this area as it forms the core of the UPSC exam.

Current Affairs Update: Stay updated with current affairs by reading newspapers, following the news, and websites, and referring to current affairs magazines. Highlight important events, government initiatives, and social issues.

Improve your writing skills: Answer writing is critical in the Mains 2026 exam. Learn how to write answers to previous year’s question papers and mock tests. Be careful to frame your answer, present your argument effectively, and maintain a balanced point of view.

Take Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your knowledge and exam preparation. Mock tests help you understand the exam format, manage time effectively, and identify strengths and weaknesses.

Versions and configurations: Set aside time for repeated revision. Regularly revise your topics to strengthen your understanding. Make short notes for a quick review before the exam.

Assess and Learn: Analyse your performance in mock tests and the previous year’s question papers (PYQs for UPSC 2026). Identify your weaknesses and work to improve them. Learn from your mistakes and don’t repeat them.

Stay healthy and manage stress: Take care of your physical and mental health. Maintain a balanced lifestyle, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and eat healthily. Manage stress with relaxation techniques and do activities that make you happy or focused.

Be motivated and seek support: UPSC 2026 preparation can be tough, so it is important to stay motivated. Surround yourself with a supportive environment, join study groups or forums, and seek guidance from mentors or experienced candidates.

Stay updated with exam notifications: Track the UPSC website regularly for important notifications, exam dates, and changes in exams or syllabus.

ISC- Subject-wise Time Table for UPSC 2026

Creating a schedule for UPSC 2026 preparation will help strengthen your plan and study. Inspiration Study Circle, the best IAS/ PCS coaching institute for the UPSC 2026 preparation, has a sample of topic-based timetable for Revision that you can customise as per your needs:

General Studies (GS):

History: Set aside 2-3 hours a week to study ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history.
Geography: Devote 2-3 hours a week to study Physical Geography, Indian Geography and World Geography.
Politics: Spend 1-2 hours per week on polity and governance.
Economics: devote 2-3 hours a week to the basic economic concepts, the Indian economy, and current economic issues.
Science and Technology: Devote 1-2 hours per week to cover general science topics and the latest developments in science and technology.
Environment and Ecology: Spend 1-2 hours per week on environmental issues, biodiversity, and nature conservation.

Current Affairs:

Daily News Analysis: Spend 1-2 hours every day reading newspapers, watching news shows, and noting down important current topics.
Monthly Task Compilation: Set aside time at the end of each month to compile and review your monthly task list.

Preparation for CSAT: Prelims Paper-II, which is CSAT, requires a 33% cutoff for qualification. Given the trends of recent years, the paper requires a certain level of preparation. ISC conducts detailed lectures on CSAT by expert faculty. The UPSC test series for Prelims 2026 by ISC will help to exert the appropriate amount of effort to swim with ease.

Optional Subject topics: the candidates must choose an optional subject, and set aside an hour a week to study this subject. Allocate time according to the schedule and weightage of different subjects.

A UPSC 2026 Mains Test Series (Answer Writing Practice) serves the purpose of doing exactly that.

Inspiration Study Circle will be providing a 16-Test UPSC 2026 Mains Test Series for the UPSC 2026 aspirants in Dehradun and outside for early and well-timed preparation. These Tests will be:

Thoroughly based on UPSC 2026 Pattern
Thorough with the syllabus and current topics
Include the year-long geopolitics topics
Provide thorough practice of the Mains exam word limit and time limit

These tests will be conducted and provided in both English and Hindi Mediums and will be available online as well as offline.

Essay writing: Practice essay writing on various current topics regularly. Devote at least 2-3 hours a week to brainstorming and writing essays on various topics.

Revision and Mock Test Practice:

Set aside time each week to review previously taught topics.
Take regular practice tests at least once every two weeks to assess your readiness and identify areas that need improvement.

Inspiration Study Circle puts forward a detailed Test Series for UPSC 2026 in Dehradun itself. We will provide a separate test series for Prelims, for Mains, and interview sessions for those appearing.

ISC will provide a 54-Test Prelims Test Series for the aspirants of UPSC 2026 in Dehradun and outside (through online mediums). The tests will be of the following type:

NCERT Level Tests
Subject/ Topic Wise Tests
Full-length GS Tests
CSAT Tests
Current Affairs Tests
Detailed answer keys and solutions will also be provided for better understanding and concept clearing.

Answers to the Writing Exercise: Allocate some time every week to write answers for the Mains exam. Select previous year questions or topic-based questions and write a complete answer within the given time limit.

Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun, has been designated as the Best IAS/PCS Preparation Institute in Dehradun. We cover the entire syllabus prescribed under UPSC CSE, and special emphasis is laid on the areas that yield the maximum number of questions.

The UPSC Main Answer Writing Mock Tests are designed and detailed in a way that starting from now will allow them enough time for revision.
Special and Separate Tests covering the regular newsletters and editorials of major publications concerned with current affairs and geopolitical issues.
Weekly and Topic-wise Answer Writing Practice for in-depth analysis.
Detailed documented Tests for Mock Preparation will be available on the digital App of the Inspiration Study Circle.

Personality Test Preparation: In the final stages of your UPSC 2026 preparation, take time to improve your communication and presentation skills. Conduct mock interviews and participate in group discussions to improve your overall personality.

Inspiration Study Circle successfully conducts Mock Interviews for the overall preparation of UPSC Aspirants every year.

Why choose ISC for UPSC 2026 Preparation?

ISC is not just the top civil service, IAS, PCS, and Defence Service Training Institute in Dehradun because of its valuable faculty and elaborate study plans, but also because of its exemplary preparation strategy.

The institute conducts regular tests and assessments to help students track their progress and identify areas where they need improvement. This helps students to prepare better for their exams and to achieve their desired scores.

Current Affairs and the Latest Global topics are a crucial part of the preparation for clearing any Exam. These also become the biggest pain points for the candidates.

Inspiration Study Circle stands out for being the best training institute with this out-of-the-ordinary feature of providing a simplified but detailed preparation strategy. This aids the candidate’s amalgam and boosts their confidence for the final battle.

If you are a candidate aspiring to join the Esteemed All India Civil Services, Public State Services, or Defence Services, consider enrolling at Inspiration Study Circle for the best experience in learning and training. ISC will steer you in achieving your goal.

A Note from the Director’s Desk (Director of ISC: Mr Nisheeth Saxena)

The aspiration for UPSC exams can be very rightly expressed in the words of the Great Missile Man of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, “A dream is not what you experience in your sleep. A dream is that which does not let you sleep.”

Your dream can always become a reality once you start aiming for it in your awake state. Understand and get familiar with the syllabus. Brush up on your basics with NCERT books. Your target should be your priority. Regularity and revision should become your rituals. It should be kept in mind that UPSC demands an analysis of a topic. It aims at evaluating your critical thinking and decisiveness.

Adapt the “Read and Stay Updated” strategy.

Greetings and Best Wishes!

Inspiration Study Circle

Dehradun

Inspiration Study Circle: UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Out

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