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IN PHOTOS: UPSC Prelims 2026 underway across the nation amid tight security

Updated On: 24 May, 2026 11:52 AM IST | Tarun Verma

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 began nationwide on May 24, with 8,19,372 candidates competing for 933 vacancies. Conducted in two sessions, the exam is being held under strict security, including CCTV surveillance and jammers, with new centres added in Bhubaneswar, Kanpur and Meerut (Pics/PTI)

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) across the country on Sunday, May 24

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) across the country on Sunday, May 24
A total of 8,19,372 candidates have enrolled for UPSC CSE 2026 for approximately 933 positions. The preliminary examination for UPSC CSE is being held in two sessions across the country

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A total of 8,19,372 candidates have enrolled for UPSC CSE 2026 for approximately 933 positions. The preliminary examination for UPSC CSE is being held in two sessions across the country

The General Studies Paper I commenced at 9:30 a.m., while the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II will be conducted in the afternoon

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The General Studies Paper I commenced at 9:30 a.m., while the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper II will be conducted in the afternoon

Tight security arrangements, including CCTV surveillance, jammers and intensive checking, have been put in place to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the examination

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Tight security arrangements, including CCTV surveillance, jammers and intensive checking, have been put in place to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the examination

Candidates arrived at a their respective exam center's for the examination and expressed hope to do well in the examination

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Candidates arrived at a their respective exam center's for the examination and expressed hope to do well in the examination

In an effort to decongest examination centres for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2026, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced three new examination centres at Bhubaneswar, Kanpur, and Meerut

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In an effort to decongest examination centres for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2026, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced three new examination centres at Bhubaneswar, Kanpur, and Meerut

As per the official statement from UPSC, the total number of centres for the Preliminary Examination has increased from 80 to 83

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As per the official statement from UPSC, the total number of centres for the Preliminary Examination has increased from 80 to 83

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