UPSC Civil Services Notification 2026 Postponed: Official Notice & New Date
Updated: 17 January 2026 | Source: UPSC Official Notice
Status Update: The UPSC CSE 2026 Notification has been DEFERRED. Do not panic about the Age Limit cut-off; it is expected to remain 1st August 2026.
Aspirants waiting for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification have to wait a little longer. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially confirmed that the notification, which was due on January 14, has been postponed due to administrative reasons.
🧮 ASPIRANT TOOLS 2026
Revised Timeline (Expected)
While the new date is not yet declared, historical trends suggest a delay of 1-2 weeks.
| Event | Scheduled Date | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14 Jan 2026 | Postponed |
| Application Start | 14 Jan 2026 | Delayed |
| Prelims Exam | 24 May 2026 | No Change |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 Aug 2026 | No Change (Expected) |
Crucial Rules for 2026 Aspirants
Even with the delay, the core eligibility parameters are likely to remain unchanged:
- Age Limit: 21 to 32 Years (General). [Relaxation: OBC +3 Yrs, SC/ST +5 Yrs].
- Attempt Limit: General (6), OBC (9), SC/ST (Unlimited).
- Photo Rule: The uploaded photo must be less than 10 days old from the start of the application.
Bonus Update: SSC GD Final Result Declared
In other major news, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the Final Result for Constable (GD) 2025 this week.
• Selected Candidates: 46,617 (Male) + 5,117 (Female).
• Next Step: Joining Letters will be issued by Nodal Force (CRPF) shortly.
• Check Result: Visit ssc.gov.in.
सरल शब्दों में: भर्ती अपडेट
1. UPSC IAS 2026: नोटिफिकेशन में देरी हो गई है। 14 जनवरी को आने वाला विज्ञापन अब कुछ दिनों बाद आएगा। लेकिन प्रीलिम्स परीक्षा 24 मई 2026 को ही होगी।
2. SSC GD रिजल्ट: सिपाही भर्ती (GD) का फाइनल रिजल्ट आ गया है। चयनित उम्मीदवारों को जल्द ही जॉइनिंग लेटर मिलेंगे।