A total of 44,205 candidates registered for Civils Preliminary Examination in Hyderabad and 29,609 appeared for the paper – I. Further, the number of candidates taking the paper – II have come down to 29,262, with absentees at 14,943.
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 began nationwide with over 8.19 lakh candidates competing for 933 posts. Strict security measures, including biometrics and CCTV surveillance, were implemented as aspirants across India expressed confidence and nervousness ahead of the highly competitive examination
The App, PadhAI, developed by a team of IITians took exam in a public setting right after UPSC prelims exam in presence of guests from different sectors
