What will be the last date to apply for UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Exam?
The UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 application deadline for the prelims exam is October 7, 2025. Before the preliminary exam candidates are required to finish their applications in order to take part in the examination procedure. After the notification will be made public on September 17, 2025, candidates will
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The Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 notification online on September 17, 2025. The Commission provides around 20 days to fill out the IES applications online. The last date to apply for the UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 exam is October 7, 2025.
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The last date to apply for the UPSC ESE 2026 exam was October 16, 2025 (6:00 PM). It was started on September 26, 2025.
Yes the examination centre lis was released for the UPSC ESE 2026 in the official notification. Therefore, candidates can go through the official notification for the list of exam centres. It is also provided on our Shiksha page.
No. A candidate can not change the examination centre. There is no such provision. Therefore, it is recommended to choose carefully the exam centre. Also, check the official notification for the same.
The UPSC ESE/IES cut off will be released on the official website of the exam conducting authority.
Yes. In the UPSC IES prelims exam, there is a negative marking of 1/3 for each incorrect answer.
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