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UPSC examination updates and schedules

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released updates regarding various recruitment examinations in 2026. In July, the commission announced the written results for the Engineering Services (Main) Examination, with 1,340 candidates qualifying for the Personality Test stage. In August, the UPSC released the official schedule for the Combined Defence Services (II) Examination, set for September 13, 2026. The exam will consist of three shifts covering English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates applying for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, or Air Force Academy must complete all three papers, while those applying for the Officers' Training Academy are only required to take the English and General Knowledge exams. Candidates are advised to use only black ballpoint pens for OMR sheets. Regarding the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026, the UPSC has released the admit cards. This examination is also scheduled for September 13, 2026, to fill 394 vacancies, featuring a mathematics exam followed by a General Ability Test. Candidates are instructed to verify all printed information on their e-Admit Cards and present a printed copy alongside a valid photo ID at the venue. The 2026 Civil Services (Main) Examination is currently underway. Following the release of admit cards in mid-August, the two-phase schedule began on August ~~21 with~~ 21. Recent analyses have evaluated the ~~Essay paper, followed~~ ‘hit ratio’ of the examination by ~~General Studies papers on August 22 and 23. The second phase is scheduled for August 29 and 30, covering Indian Language, English, and Optional Subjects. To ensure security,~~ comparing questions in the ~~commission has implemented mandatory biometric and face authentication. Candidates are required to arrive at least 30 minutes before sessions~~ Essay and ~~must carry two recent passport-sized photographs for authentication.~~ General Studies (GS) Papers 1 through 4 against previous practice materials. Concurrently, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in New Delhi has issued a notice to the UPSC regarding a legal challenge to the 2026 CSE ~~Prelims. Petitioners, including Sachin Tiwari, have challenged eight questions from~~ Prelims involving alleged factual errors in General Studies Paper-I, Set A, alleging factual errors, a lack of correct options, and content outside the prescribed syllabus. The petitioners claim they received no response to previous objections submitted via email and the official portal. Paper-I.

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