Thousands of civil services aspirants across the country are anxiously awaiting the release of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification, which has been delayed beyond its originally scheduled date.
UPSC has confirmed that the notification, initially due on January 14, 2026, has been postponed due to administrative reasons and will be released "in due course" on its official website, https://upsc.gov.in/
According to sources and the UPSC examination calendar, the notification is now expected to be released sometime this week.
In an official notice, the Commission stated:
"The Notification of Civil Services Examination, 2026, and the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2026, scheduled to be notified on 14.01.2026, have now been postponed due to administrative reasons, and the same will be notified in due course."
While UPSC has not announced a revised date, candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.
Once released, candidates can follow these steps to download the notification:
With the notification now expected shortly, aspirants are advised to stay alert and keep their documents ready for the application process.
The delay, though brief, has added to the anticipation surrounding one of India's most competitive examinations. Once released, the UPSC CSE 2026 notification will set the stage for the next cycle of civil services recruitment.
Note: For the latest updates, candidates should rely only on the official website - upsc.gov.in.
