UPSC Postpones 2026 Civil Services and IFS Exam Notifications Due to Administrative Reasons

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has postponed the release of the 2026 Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) notifications, originally scheduled for January 14, citing administrative reasons. This delay affects the application timeline, previously set from January 14 to February 3, and casts uncertainty on the May 24 preliminary exam date. Meanwhile, UPSC has announced that face authentication will be implemented at exam centres to enhance security. The commission will notify new dates in due course.