UPSC added three new centers in Bhubaneswar, Kanpur, and Meerut for Civil Services Prelims 2026, increasing total centers from 80 to 83.
Nearly 23,000 candidates opted for new centers, easing congestion at adjoining centers like Cuttack, Lucknow, and Ghaziabad.
Commission ensured 805 PwBD candidates received preferred centers in Delhi area through special accommodation measures.
UPSC received 819,372 total applications for Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2026.