UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Postponed: Check Official Notice & Revised Dates at upsc.gov.in

UPSC CSE Notification 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the postponement of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification. Originally it was scheduled to get released on January 14, 2026. UPSC has issued a notice citing "administrative reasons" for the sudden delay. Candidates can download the official postponement notice directly from the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Although the active registration link is currently on hold, you can keep track of the official PDF and further updates through the link provided above. It is recommended to avoid third-party rumours and strictly follow the "What’s New" section on the commission's website for the revised schedule.
UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Postponed: Direct Link to Official Notice

UPSC CSE Notification 2026: Key Highlights

In 2025, the UPSC notified 979 vacancies and received approximately 13.5 lakh applications, out of which 14,161 candidates qualified for the Mains. In the 2024 cycle, 1,056 vacancies were announced and a massive 13.4 lakh applications were filled. For the notification was set to release on January 14, 2026 (now postponed), with the Preliminary exam scheduled to be conducted on May 24, 2026

UPSC CSE Notification 2026: Overview

UPSC has released the official notification regarding the release of January 14, 2026. Though UPSC has not the postponed the prelims exam date, which is scheduled to be concocted on May 24, 2026. Check the table below for UPSC CSE Notification 2026 Key Higlights

Detailed Reason for Postponement: What We Know So Far

UPSC has released the short notice on its official website, upsc.gov.in, that the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination 2026 notification, which was scheduled to get released today, will not be released. The term "administrative reasons" is a standard nomenclature used by UPSC when internal logistical adjustments, vacancy finalisations from various departments, or technical updates to the OTR (One Time Registration) portal are required.
Candidates must continue their preparation with the same intent, as a delay in the release of notification does not mean a change in the Preliminary Exam date (May 24, 2026). In previous years, even when notifications were slightly delayed, the commission worked on an accelerated timeline to ensure the exam was conducted as per the annual calendar.

UPSC Notification 2026: Expected New Release Date

As per the latest notice released by UPSC, the official notification, which is set to get released on January 14, 2026 has been postponed due to administrative reasons. Right now UPSC has not announced any fresh date for UPSC CSE Notification 2026. Historically, whenever the Commission cites "administrative reasons" for a brief delay, the revised notification typically gets releases within 7 to 10 working days