Overview
- The Jan 22, 2026 afternoon Personality Test for CSME-2025 has been officially rescheduled to Friday, Feb 27, 2026 for the forenoon session.
- The commission cited early closure of offices for the Republic Day 2026 full dress rehearsal as the reason for the postponement.
- Candidates must report by 9 am for forenoon slots and 1 pm for afternoon slots, with late reporting risking disqualification.
- Travel costs will be reimbursed up to second- and sleeper-class train fares, and candidates must submit hard copies of both-way tickets with the TA claim form in duplicate available on upsc.gov.in.
- The detailed CSE 2026 notification, earlier expected on Jan 14, has been postponed and is expected soon, while the Preliminary exam remains scheduled for May 24, 2026 and registration will open on the UPSC website once the notice is released.