The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 on January 14. Applications will be accepted online via upsc.gov.in until February 3. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for May 24, 2026, with the main examination commencing August 21, 2026. The UPSC also plans to implement facial authentication for candidates to enhance examination integrity.