The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has postponed the release of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification, originally scheduled for January 14, due to administrative reasons. The application period was expected to run from January 14 to February 3, with the preliminary exam slated for May 24, 2026. The CSE recruits for services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. Facial authentication will be implemented for candidates, and new rules for scribes for persons with disabilities are being introduced.