UPSC IAS 2026 Registration Extended: Check New Deadline and Correction Window Details

UPSC IAS 2026 Registration Deadline Extended: Final Opportunity for Aspirants

In a major relief for thousands of civil services aspirants, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) extended the registration deadline for the IAS 2026 Preliminary Examination. Originally set to close on February 24, the portal remained open until February 27, 2026 (6:00 PM) due to heavy server traffic and technical glitches reported by many candidates.

This extension applied to both the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2026. With 933 vacancies announced for this year, the competition remains high, and the extension ensured that no eligible candidate was left behind due to technical barriers.

UPSC IAS 2026 Revised Schedule

Correction Window and Next Steps

Following the closure of the registration window, the UPSC opened a correction window from February 28 to March 3, 2026. This allowed candidates to edit specific fields in their One-Time Registration (OTR) profile and application form, excluding the exam center choice.

• Admit Card: Expected to be released 2-3 weeks before the May 24 examination.
• Selection Process: Prelims (Objective), Mains (Descriptive), and Personality Test (Interview).
• Eligibility: Degree from any recognized university; age between 21 to 32 years (with category-wise relaxation).

Candidates are advised to keep a printed copy of their submitted application form and the payment receipt for future reference. The official website for all updates is upsconline.nic.in.

In summary, while the registration window is now officially closed, aspirants should focus entirely on the upcoming Prelims on May 24. Stay updated with current affairs and prioritize revisions for static subjects to clear the first hurdle of India's most prestigious examination.