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    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 - Correction Window Activated

    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 - Correction Window Activated

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    Vishnukumar VUpdated on 05 Mar 2026, 10:28 AM IST
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    Union Public Service Commission closed the UPSC IAS application correction window 2026 on March 3, 2026 on the official website at upsconline.nic.in/ upsc.gov.in. The UPSC IAS 2026 application correction facility was opened on February 28, 2026. The UPSC IAS application form was activated from February 4 to 27, 2026. Candidates appearing for the UPSC IAS exam are advised to check if they fulfil the eligibility criteria before filling out the IAS application form.

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    1. IAS Application Form 2026 - Overview
    2. IAS 2026 Application Form - Dates
    3. IAS Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. IAS Exam Centres 2026
    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 - Correction Window Activated
    UPSC IAS application form

    Before starting to fill out the IAS application form 2026, candidates are advised to check the Civil Services exam registration details available on the IAS 2026 notification. Those who successfully submit the UPSC application form will be issued an admit card. Applicants need to keep their personal and academic details ready, along with scanned images for uploading for the UPSC CSE application 2026 online process. The UPSC registration fee of Rs 100 has to be paid by candidates of the general, EWS and OBC category. For more information on the IAS 2026 application form process, read the article below.

    IAS Application Form 2026 - Overview

    Aspirants can check the UPSC CSE exam details from the below table.

    Examination body

    Union Public Service Commission

    Exam name

    UPSC Civil Service Examination

    UPSC website

    upsc.gov.in/upsconline.nic.in

    Application mode

    Online

    Application fee

    General/ OBC/ EWS - Rs 100

    SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ PwD/ Female - NIL

    Mode of payment

    Online (Debit Cards/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets) or Challan

    IAS 2026 Application Form - Dates

    The UPSC CSE application form 2026 is released at upsc.gov.in. Check other important IAS exam dates 2026 given in the table below and also in the official notification.

    IAS Application Form 2026 Release Date

    EventsImportant Dates

    UPSC IAS 2026 notification

    January 14, 2026
    February 4, 2026

    UPSC IAS apply online 2026

    January 14, 2026 –
    February 4, 2026

    UPSC IAS application form 2026 Last date

    February 27, 2026
    UPSC CSE application correction facility 2026
    February 28 to March 3, 2026

    UPSC IAS prelims exam date 2026

    May 24, 2026
    UPSC IAS 2026 DAF-I apply online
    To be announced
    Last date to fill UPSC IAS 2026 DAF-I
    To be announced

    UPSC CSE Mains exam 2026

    August 21, 2026

    IAS Application Form 2026 - Documents Required to Fill the Application Form

    Before applying, aspirants must check the Civil Services exam registration details. The list of details and documents required to apply online for the UPSC IAS 2026 exam is given below.

    • Valid email ID and mobile number.

    • Scanned photograph and signature as per dimensions mentioned by the UPSC.

    • Valid photo ID card details.

    • Other required documents (if applicable).

    • Personal and academic details

    • Fee payment details debit/ credit card, etc.

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    How to fill UPSC IAS Application Form 2026?

    Candidates can follow the instructions mentioned in the notification on how to fill out the UPSC CSE application form 2026. The instruction must be followed carefully to avoid the rejection of the IAS form 2026 at a later stage of the selection process. The steps to apply online for the UPSC IAS 2026 are scripted below for reference purposes only.

    Step 1 - Go to the official website - upsc.gov.in.

    Step 2 - Go to the What's New section on the home page. Search for the “Exam Notification: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026” links and click on it.

    Step 3 - A new window will open on the screen. The CSE application 2026 link will appear on the screen.

    Step 4 - Download the UPSC notification 2026 - To download the UPSC IAS notification 2026, click on the link under the Documents heading. Candidates are recommended to read the official notification thoroughly before proceeding to fill out the IAS application form 2026.

    Step 5 - To proceed to fill out the IAS application form 2026, click on the ‘OTR link’ available on the web page. If the applicants have not completed the One Time Registration, They have to complete it by providing some basic details such as personal and contact details.

    Step 7- Login by using valid login credentials Email ID and OTP/Password or Mobile number and OTP/Password or OTR ID and OTP/Password.

    Step 8 - Complete the Application Form.

    Step 9 - Upload documents and Pay the UPSC IAS application fee

    Step 10 - After reviewing all details, submit the application form electronically. Download and save the confirmation page for your records..

    IAS exam fee

    Category

    UPSC CSE application fee

    General/ OBC/ EWS

    Rs 100

    SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ PwD/ Female

    Nil

    Specification about payment of application fee

    Payment Method

    Payment Gateways

    Offline

    Bank challan

    Online

    Credit/Visa/RuPay/Master/Debit Card and net banking

    Specification of photograph and signature to be uploaded

    Document

    Specification

    Signature

    20 kb to 300 kb

    Photograph

    20 kb to 300 kb

    IAS Application Form 2026 - Points to remember

    Before filling in the UPSC IAS 2026 application form, candidates must pay attention to every detail they input. Few important points to remember while applying for the IAS application form 2026:

    • Read the UPSC IAS notification 2026 carefully.

    • Go through the IAS eligibility thoroughly.

    • Check if the details entered in the UPSC CSE form 2026 carefully before submitting.

    • Dimensions of the images must be as mentioned in the notification.

    • The version of the browser must be up to date.

    What to do if I forget UPSC IAS Registration ID 2026?

    If a candidate forgets or loses the UPSC registration ID then it is advisable to check their registered email inbox and SMS inbox (of their registered mobile number) for the same. While filling the part 1 of UPSC IAS application form it is auto-generated and emailed and messaged to the candidate. If they are unable to find it then they will have to register again to obtain the registration ID and password.

    How to make Corrections UPSC IAS Application Form 2026?

    After filling out the UPSC IAS 2026 application form, if any candidates wish to make corrections, then they can follow the steps given below:

    • Visit the UPSC official website - upsconline.nic.in.
    • Then click on the "Login" link.
    • The link for correction of the UPSC CSE 2026 application form will be displayed on the screen.
    • After that, press the "click here" link to start the UPSC civil services application correction facility.
    • Read the correction instructions and click on the "yes" button
    • Enter the registration ID and then click on the continue tab
    • Now provide the following information

    IAS Eligibility Criteria 2026

    UPSC prescribed the eligibility criteria for applicants wanting to appear for the UPSC IAS 2026 exam. Those who fulfil the CSE eligibility can fill out the application form online. Candidate's age must be between 21 to 32 years, with a bachelor's degree in any discipline. For more details on the IAS eligibility criteria 2026 check the table below.

    IAS Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Nationality

    Indian

    Age limit

    21 to 32 years (age relaxation is given to reserved category candidates)

    Educational Qualification

    Graduation in any discipline from recognized university

    Attempts limit

    General - 6

    OBC - 9

    SC/ ST - Till within the upper age limit

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    IAS Exam Centres 2026

    The UPSC Civil Services 2026 exam is a national-level exam. The UPSC IAS 2026 prelims exam is held in 83 cities, and the mains exam will be held in 27 cities with multiple exam centres in each city. All the UPSC CSE exam centres 2026 are given in the official notification. Applicants have to select the IAS exam centre choice for prelims and mains while filling the application form. The final allotment of the UPSC IAS exam centre 2026 will be notified in the admit card.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the age limit to apply for the UPSC IAS exam 2026?
    A:

    Applicants between the age group of 21 to 32 years can apply for the UPSC Civil Services exam.

    Q: When to apply for UPSC 2026?
    A:

    The UPSC IAS application form 2026 was activated on February 4, 2026 on the official website. 

    Q: What is the UPSC IAS application fee?
    A:

    The UPSC IAS 2026 application fee for different category applicants is mentioned in the table below.

    UPSC registration fees

    Category

    UPSC IAS application fee

    General/ OBC/ EWS

    Rs 100

    SC/ ST/ Ex Serviceman/ PwD/ Female

    Nil

    Q: When UPSC has released its annual exam calendar for 2026?
    A:

    UPSC released the annual exam calendar 2026 on May 15, 2026.

    Q: Will the UPSC pattern change in 2026?
    A:

    No, the UPSC CSE exam pattern does not change must every year and it is expected the same in CSE 2026 exam as well.

    Q: When is the UPSC IAS application form 2026 to be released?
    A:

    IAS 2026 application form was released on February 4, 2026 the official website.

    Q: Is 28 too late for UPSC?
    A:

    No, according to the UPSC CSE 2026 eligibility criteria, it is acceptable to appear for exam at 28.

    Q: When is the UPSC IAS 2026 prelims exam scheduled to be held?
    A:

    IAS 2026 prelims exam will be conducted on May 24, 2026.

    Q: How to apply for IAS exam?
    A:

    Aspirants can go through the above article to check the Civil Services exam registration details and how to apply for IAS exam.

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