UPSC Shifts Jan 22 CSE Interview to Feb 27, Postpones 2026 Notifications

Overview

• Candidates slated for the January 22, 2026 afternoon personality test will now appear on February 27, 2026 in the forenoon session.
• UPSC attributed the cancellation to the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade and early closure of offices that day.
• The commission has also deferred the CSE 2026 and IFS 2026 notifications that were due on January 14, citing administrative reasons.
• The notification delay pushes back the application window and leaves the previously tentative May 24–31 prelims slot subject to change pending fresh dates.
• Personality tests for CSE 2025 have been underway since December 8, with 2,736 candidates and specified documents required at the interview.