Post Date / Update: 04 February 2026 | 05:08 PM
Short Information
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for Civil Services Examination (IAS) and Forest Services Examination (IFS) Preliminary 2026. Candidates who wish to appear in this recruitment can apply online from 04 February 2026 to 24 February 2026 (till 06:00 PM). Applicants are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying.
UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service Recruitment 2026
- Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam Name: Civil Services & Forest Service Examination 2026
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 04/02/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24/02/2026 (06:00 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 24/02/2026
- IAS / IFS Pre Exam Date: 24/05/2026
- Admit Card: Available Before Exam
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- All Category Female: ₹0/-
Fee payment can be done through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan.
Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC Civil Services & Forest Services rules.
Vacancy Details (Total: 1013 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 | Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Bachelor Degree with subjects like Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Animal Husbandry or equivalent |
Services Included Under Civil Services Examination
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IT & Customs)
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service
- Indian Railway Services
- Indian Defence Accounts & Estates Service
- Indian Postal Service
- Pondicherry Civil & Police Service (Group B)
How to Fill UPSC IAS / IFS Online Form 2026
- One Time Registration (OTR) on UPSC portal is mandatory
- Apply online between 04/02/2026 to 24/02/2026
- Read the official notification carefully before applying
- Keep documents ready – Photo, Signature, ID Proof
- Check preview and all details before final submission
- Take a printout of the submitted application form
Important Links
- Apply Online (OTR Registration / Login)
- Download IAS Notification (English / Hindi)
- Download IFS Notification (English / Hindi)
- Official Website – UPSC