Today is the last chance to apply for IAS-IPS recruitment on 933 posts, know these major changes before filling the form:

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you are also dreaming of becoming an IAS or IPS, then the hands of the clock are moving fast. How to apply online for Civil Services Examination-2026 of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Last Date Today, 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM) Is. This time the Commission has 933 vacancies But some technical changes have been made in the process of filling the form, ignoring which may prove costly for your hard work.

UPSC 2026: Important Dates and Data (Key Statistics)

3 biggest changes this time (Major Changes in 2026)

UPSC has implemented some new rules to make the application process more transparent and secure:

Mandatory Live Photo Capture: Now you don’t have to just upload old photos. The system will also capture a ‘live photo’ of you while filling the form. This matching is to ensure that the person who applied is appearing for the examination.

Aadhaar Card Verification: Aadhaar-based verification is being encouraged to avoid identification delays.

New rules for signature upload: The size and format rules for the scanned copy of the signature have been further tightened (between 20 KB to 300 KB).

Details of posts (Service-wise Vacancies)

This year the allocation of major services out of total 933 posts is as follows:

Indian Administrative Service (IAS): 180 posts

Indian Police Service (IPS): 200 posts

Indian Forest Service (IFS): 37 posts

Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ Services: remaining posts

how to apply? (Step-by-Step Guide)

OTR Registration: First of all, go to upsconline.nic.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR).

Login: Login with OTP through email or mobile number.

Fill the form: Select your educational qualification and center carefully.

Fee Payment: For General/OBC ₹100whereas there is no fee for Women/SC/ST/PwBD.

Submit: Submit the final and download the confirmation page before 6 pm.