UPSC
Union Public Service Commission
DECLAREDUPSCAll India
UPSC Civil Services Services / Forest Services IAS / IFS Pre Result 2026 | Mains Online Form
1013 Post Bachelor Degree Last Date: 2026-02-27 All India
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 04/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 27/02/2026 (Up to 06:00 PM Only) |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 27/02/2026 |
| Correction Date | 28/02/2026 to 03/03/2026 |
| UPSC IAS / IFS Preliminary Exam | 24/05/2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 15/05/2026 |
| Preliminary Result Available | 15/06/2026 |
| Result Available | 17/06/2026 |
| Civil Services Mains Form Available | 19/06/2026 to 29/06/2026 (Up to 06:00 PM Only) |
| Details | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancy | 1013 Posts |
Age Limit
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit As On | 01/08/2026 |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
| Age Relaxation | Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 Recruitment Rules. |
Eligibility / Qualification
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Civil Services Examination | 933 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Bachelor Degree with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or Equivalent Subjects. |
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Services Included Under UPSC Civil Services Examination: • Indian Administrative Service (IAS) • Indian Foreign Service (IFS) • Indian Police Service (IPS) • Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group A • Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A • Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A • Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), Group A • Indian Postal Service, Group A • Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A • Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A • Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B • Pondicherry Police Service, Group B • Indian Trade Service, Group A (Grade III) • Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A • Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group A • Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A • Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A • Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A • Assistant Security Commissioner, Railway Protection Force, Group A • Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A • Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise), Group A • Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B |
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| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | 0/- (Exempted) |
| All Category Female | 0/- (Nil) |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan Fee Mode Only. |
Selection Stages
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Stage 1
One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for applying to the UPSC Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026.
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Stage 2
Eligible candidates can apply online from 04 February 2026 to 27 February 2026. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
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Stage 3
Keep all required documents, ID proof, address details, and eligibility certificates ready. Prepare scanned copies of your photo, signature, ID proof, and other required documents.
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Stage 4
Check all details carefully before submitting the application form. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
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Stage 5
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