UPSC notifies 933 Civil Services vacancies for 2026, removes centre caps for PwBD candidates
The Union Public Service Commission announced on 5 February 2026 that its 2026 notifications carry 933 Civil Services and 80 Indian Forest Service vacancies, with no cap on exam centre capacity for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Summary
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced on 5 February 2026 that the 2026 notifications carry 933 vacancies in the Civil Services Examination and 80 in the Indian Forest Service Examination. There will be no cap on centre capacity for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): once a centre is full, it closes to other candidates but stays open to PwBD candidates. Meerut, Kanpur and Bhubaneswar were added as Prelims centres, taking the total from 80 to 83, and Bhubaneswar, Srinagar and Imphal as Mains centres, taking it from 24 to 27. A revamped portal adds face recognition. Under Article 316 of the Constitution, the Chairman and members of the UPSC are appointed by the President and hold office for six years or until the age of 65.
Key facts
- Announced
- 5 February 2026
- Vacancies
- CSE 933; IFoS 80
- PwBD
- No cap on centre capacity; preferred centre assured
- Prelims centres
- 80 → 83 (Meerut, Kanpur, Bhubaneswar)
- Mains centres
- 24 → 27 (Bhubaneswar, Srinagar, Imphal)
- Constitution
- Article 316: appointed by President; term 6 years or age 65
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many vacancies did UPSC announce for the Civil Services Examination 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 933
The 2026 notification carries 933 Civil Services vacancies; the Indian Forest Service has 80.
Which three cities were added as UPSC Civil Services Mains examination centres for 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Bhubaneswar, Srinagar, Imphal
Mains centres rose from 24 to 27 with Bhubaneswar, Srinagar and Imphal; Meerut, Kanpur and Bhubaneswar were added for Prelims.
Consider the following about the Union Public Service Commission under Article 316 of the Constitution: 1. The Chairman and other members of the Union Commission are appointed by the President. 2. A member of the Union Commission holds office for six years or until attaining the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. For the Union Commission the age limit in Article 316(2) is 65 years; 62 years applies to State Commissions.