The Union Public Service Commission has announced a delay in the release of the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 notification, along with the Indian Forest Service notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notice available on the UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Originally, the notification for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, and the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, was set to be released today, January 14, but this has now been postponed.
According to the official notice, “The Notification of Civil Services Examination, 2026, and Indian Forest Service Examination, 2026, which was scheduled for notification on 14.01.2026, has been postponed due to administrative reasons and will be announced in due course.”
Previously, the registration period for both examinations was planned from January 14 to February 3, 2026, in accordance with the annual calendar. The preliminary examination was slated for May 24, 2026.
With the notification’s delay, it remains uncertain whether the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, and the Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, will also experience delays.
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026: Application Process
Once the notification is released, candidates can apply for the examinations by following these straightforward steps outlined below.
- Navigate to the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the registration link for the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 available on the homepage.
- A new page will appear where candidates must register.
- After completing the registration, log into your account.
- Complete the application form and pay the application fee.
- Click submit and download the confirmation page.
- Retain a hard copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
For additional information, candidates can visit the official SSC website.
