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UPSC has announced 933 vacancies for CSE 2026 across IAS, IPS, IFS and other services. With IAS offering 180 posts, here’s the full service-wise, category and PwBD breakup
The Civil Services Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on May 24, 2026, while the application window closed on February 27, 2026.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the detailed, service-wise vacancy breakdown for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026, offering much-awaited clarity to thousands of aspirants across the country. The figures were shared by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
This year, a total of 933 vacancies will be filled through one of India’s most competitive examinations. These posts span across the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and several other prestigious Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ central services.
The Civil Services Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on May 24, 2026, while the application window closed on February 27, 2026. With the vacancy details now available, candidates can better evaluate their chances and strategically plan their service preferences.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Out of the total 933 posts, the reservation break-up is as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 397
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 243
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 133
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 88
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 72
This distribution reflects the government’s reservation policy across central services and plays a crucial role in determining final selection trends.
Top Three Services: IAS, IFS And IPS
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
The IAS continues to offer the highest number of vacancies among all services this year. A total of 180 posts have been notified.
- UR: 72
- SC: 27
- ST: 14
- OBC: 49
- EWS: 18
- PwBD: 7
As the premier administrative service of the country, the IAS remains the most sought-after option among top rank holders.
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
The IFS, known for diplomatic postings and international representation of India, has 40 vacancies this year.
- UR: 16
- SC: 6
- ST: 3
- OBC: 11
- EWS: 4
- PwBD: 2
Indian Police Service (IPS)
The IPS, responsible for leadership in policing and internal security, has 150 vacancies.
- UR: 62
- SC: 19
- ST: 17
- OBC: 37
- EWS: 15
- PwBD: 0
Other Major Central Services
Indian Audit And Accounts Service (IA&AS)
Total posts: 20
- UR: 9
- SC: 3
- ST: 1
- OBC: 5
- EWS: 2
- PwBD: 2
Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)
Total posts: 15
- UR: 7
- SC: 2
- ST: 2
- OBC: 4
- EWS: 0
- PwBD: 0
Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)
Total posts: 20
- UR: 9
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- OBC: 8
- EWS: 1
- PwBD: 1
Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
Total posts: 24
- UR: 10
- SC: 4
- ST: 2
- OBC: 6
- EWS: 2
- PwBD: 1
Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES)
Total posts: 10
- UR: 5
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- OBC: 3
- EWS: 1
- PwBD: 1
Indian Information Service (IIS)
Total posts: 15
- UR: 9
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- OBC: 2
- EWS: 2
- PwBD: 2
Indian Postal Service (IPoS)
Total posts: 7
- UR: 4
- SC: 0
- ST: 1
- OBC: 2
- EWS: 0
- PwBD: 0
Indian Postal And Telecom Accounts And Finance Service (IP&TAFS)
Total posts: 18
- UR: 8
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- OBC: 8
- EWS: 1
- PwBD: 1
Indian Railway Management Services (IRMS)
IRMS (Accounts)
Total posts: 9
- UR: 4
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- OBC: 2
- EWS: 1
PwBD: 0
IRMS (Personnel)
Total posts: 5
- UR: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
- PwBD: 0
IRMS (Traffic)
Total posts: 11
- UR: 4
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- OBC: 3
- EWS: 1
- PwBD: 0
Indian Railway Protection Force Service (IRPFS)
Total posts: 17
- UR: 11
- SC: 2
- ST: 0
- OBC: 2
- EWS: 2
- PwBD: 0
Other Important Services
Several other key services have also announced notable vacancies:
- IRS (Customs And Indirect Taxes): 94 posts
- IRS (Income Tax): 180 posts
- Indian Trade Service (ITS): 19 posts
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (AFHQCS): 44 posts
- DANICS: 16 posts
- DANIPS: 12 posts
- PONDICS: 21 posts
- PONDIPS: 6 posts
With the detailed vacancy matrix now in the public domain, aspirants can carefully analyse service-wise competition levels and reservation dynamics before the Preliminary Examination on May 24, 2026.
The announcement marks a crucial step in the Civil Services Examination cycle, setting the stage for the next phase of preparation and strategic planning.
March 09, 2026, 08:38 IST
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