The Union Public Service Commission has rescheduled dates for the Civil Services Examination 2025 Personality Test. As per the new notification, the Personality test scheduled on January 22nd 2026, in the afternoon shift has been cancelled.
This decision was taken because there would be a full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2026 on the same day. Therefore, the UPSC has revised dates for aspirants who had a prior scheduled CSE Examination 2026 Personality test (UPSC CSE Personality Test) on January 22nd 2026. Now, as per the revised notification, the UPSC CSE Personality Test of aspirants appearing in CSE 2025 has been rescheduled to February 27, 2026. It will be conducted in the morning shift.
Review these essential documents; candidates must carry them on the day of the UPSC CSE Personality Test:
+ Academic Qualification Certificates
+ Reservation Category Certificate (if applicable)
+ EWS Certificate (if applicable)
+ UPSC Interview Call Letter
+ Valid ID Card
+ Passport-size photographs
Disability Certificate (if applicable) Travel Allowance Form (for outstation candidates)
UPSC CSE Notification for IFS
In addition to the UPSC CSE Personality Test, the official recruitment notification for the IFS (Indian Forest Service) examination has also been postponed. The notice states that the delay in issuing the notification is due to administrative reasons. Revised notifications will be released on the official website soon.
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