The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially postponed the release of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 notifications. Originally scheduled for January 14, 2026, the detailed recruitment notices will now come out at a later date.
Administrative Reasons Cause Delay
In a notice on its website, UPSC cited administrative reasons for this postponement. The Commission did not specify the exact issues but assured candidates that the notifications will be released in due course. Such delays can sometimes happen due to internal clearances, finalisation of vacancies, or updates to application systems.
Impact on Exam Schedule
According to the UPSC Exam Calendar 2026, the Preliminary examination for CSE 2026 was tentatively set for May 24 to 31, 2026. Online applications were expected to open soon after the notification announcement. With this delay, aspirants must now wait for UPSC to announce new dates for the notification release and the subsequent application window.
What Candidates Can Expect Next
Once the notification is released, it will provide key details for applicants. Candidates will learn about the tentative number of vacancies to be filled through the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The notification typically outlines service-wise vacancies for prestigious roles like the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS), along with other Group A and Group B central services.
It also offers a category-wise breakdown across General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. These figures remain provisional and subject to change. Aspirants should stay tuned to official UPSC channels for the latest updates on the new release dates.
