UPSC 2026: JMI RCA Civil Services Coaching Application Process Starts From April 1; Check Details
The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is set to start the application process for the Civil Services Coaching Program at the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), for the UPSC CSE 2026 examination cycle. Candidates can visit the official website – admission.jmi.ac.in to apply for admission in RCA.
JMI RCA provides coaching for minority students, SC, ST, and women candidates (both majority and minority in India).
Schedule for Civil Services Coaching Program 2026
- Online application starting date – April 1, 2026
- Last date of application submission – May 26, 2026
- Correction window – May 29 to May 30, 2026
- Exam Date – June 6, 2026 (Paper 1- General Studies, Paper 2 – Essay)
- Result of written test – July 10, 2026
- Interview (offline mode) – July 16 to July 31, 2026
- Final Result – August 7, 2026
- Last date for completion of admission – August 18, 2026
- Registration for waiting list candidates – August 21, 2026
- Admission for waiting list candidates – August 25, 2026
- Classes – September 1, 2026
Examination pattern
The written test will comprise general studies (objective type) and essay writing on the UPSC model. Both the papers would be in English, Hindi, and Urdu. The duration of the exam will be three hours.
The test will assess candidates’ knowledge of general awareness, logical and critical thinking, reasoning, comprehension, and the ability to express themselves in an organised and structured manner.
The entrance test will be held in 13 cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, Srinagar, Jammu, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Calicut (Kerala), and Ranchi.
