Short Description : UPSC Notification 2026 Postponed: The UPSC Notification 2026 for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) has been postponed. The notification, which was earlier scheduled to be released on 14 January 2026, will now be issued on a new date to be announced soon at the official website www.upsc.gov.in.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released an official notice on 13 January 2026 stating that the UPSC Notification 2026 for Civil Services and Indian Forest Service examinations has been postponed due to administrative reasons. No revised date has been announced yet.
Why UPSC Notification 2026 Was Postponed
As per the official notice, the delay in releasing the UPSC CSE & IFS Notification 2026 is due to administrative issues. Such postponements generally occur due to:
Finalisation of vacancy details
Internal administrative approvals
Application portal or calendar adjustments
Inter-department coordination
No indication of cancellation or changes in the examination process has been mentioned.
UPSC Notification 2026 – Important Dates (Updated)
Event
Earlier Date
Current Status
UPSC CSE & IFS Notification
14 January 2026
Postponed
Application Last Date
03 February 2026
To Be Announced
UPSC Prelims Exam
24 May 2026
As per Calendar
UPSC Mains Exam
August 2026
Tentative
UPSC CSE & IFS 2026 Selection Process
Stage
Nature
Preliminary Examination
Qualifying
Main Examination
Scoring
Interview / Personality Test
Scoring
Eligibility & Exam Status
The postponement of the UPSC Notification 2026 does not affect eligibility criteria or the selection process.
Educational Qualification: Graduation
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Selection Process: Prelims, Mains & Interview
Will UPSC Prelims 2026 Be Postponed?
As of now, there is no official update regarding any postponement of the UPSC Prelims 2026, which is scheduled for 24 May 2026 as per the official calendar. Candidates are advised to regularly check upsc.gov.in for further announcements.
Important Notice
The UPSC Notification 2026 release date will be announced soon by the commission. Candidates preparing for CSE & IFS should continue their preparation and wait for the revised notification schedule.
Q1. Is UPSC Notification 2026 postponed?
Yes, the UPSC Notification 2026 for Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) has been officially postponed due to administrative reasons.
Q2. What was the earlier release date of UPSC Notification 2026?
The notification was earlier scheduled to be released on 14 January 2026.
Q3. Has UPSC announced the new notification date?
No, UPSC has not announced the new notification release date yet. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly.
Q4. Will UPSC Prelims 2026 be postponed?
As of now, there is no official update regarding postponement of UPSC Prelims 2026. The exam remains scheduled as per the official calendar.
Q5. Are there any changes in UPSC eligibility or selection process?
No changes have been announced in the eligibility criteria or the selection process for UPSC CSE & IFS 2026.
