Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

• Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Hindi: संघ लोक सेवा आयोग
• Website: https://upsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Vacancies

• IMA: 100
• INA: 26
• AFA: 32
• OTA (Men): 275
• OTA (Women): 18
• Total: 451

Posts / Courses

• Indian Military Academy (IMA) – Army Officer
• Indian Naval Academy (INA) – Naval Officer
• Air Force Academy (AFA) – Flying Officer
• Officers Training Academy (OTA) – SSC (Men & Women)

Eligibility

• IMA/OTA: Any Graduate
• INA: Engineering or B.Sc (Physics + Maths)
• AFA: Graduation with Physics & Maths or Engineering
• Nationality: Indian / Eligible foreign nationals

Age Limit

• IMA/INA: 19–24 years
• AFA: 20–24 years (up to 26 for CPL holders)
• OTA: 19–25 years

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹200
• SC/ST/Female: No Fee

Selection Process

1. Written Examination (Objective)
2. SSB Interview
3. Medical Test
4. Final Merit List

Application Process

• Apply online at https://upsconline.nic.in
• URN registration + CAF form
• Upload photo, signature, ID proof
• Select exam centre & pay fee

Exam Centres

Pan India centres including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Dehradun and others (80+ cities).

Helpline

• 011-24041001
• 011-40303444
• Email: upscsoap@nic.in

Official Links

• https://upsc.gov.in
• https://upsconline.nic.in
• Notification PDF