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Union Public Service Commission

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026

India's most prestigious competitive examination for recruitment to Civil Services like IAS, IPS, and IFS.

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exam date 15 June 2026
notification 1 February 2026
application end 28 February 2026
application start 1 February 2026
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Age Limit 21 - 32 Years

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• SC/ST: +5 years relaxation

• PwD: +10 years relaxation

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Nationality Indian Citizen
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Prelims Paper 1 (GS)

  • Current events of national and international importance
  • History of India and Indian National Movement
  • Indian and World Geography

Prelims Paper 2 (CSAT)

  • Comprehension
  • Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  • Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Mains GS I

  • Indian Heritage and Culture
  • History of the World & Society
  • Geography of the World

Mains GS II

  • Governance, Constitution, Polity
  • Social Justice
  • International Relations
Recommended Books

Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (Bible of Polity)

M. Laxmikanth

For: Must-read for GS 2 (Mains) and Polity questions in Prelims. Do not skip a single chapter.

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A Brief History of Modern India (Spectrum)

Rajiv Ahir

For: Concise and factual. Ideal for Prelims Modern History questions.

₹399

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is coaching necessary for UPSC IAS Exam?

No, many toppers clear the exam through self-study. However, guidance for Answer Writing and Optional Subject can be helpful to save time.

Are NCERT books sufficient for Prelims?

NCERTs are the foundation but not sufficient alone. You need standard reference books (Laxmikanth, Spectrum) and Current Affairs linkage to clear the cut-off.

How to choose an Optional Subject?

Choose based on 3 factors: Interest in the subject, Availability of study material/guidance, and scoring trends. Do not herd-follow toppers.

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