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Advt No: 05/2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Civil Services (IAS) and Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026. Candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university are eligible to apply for this examination.
A total of 933 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment. The online application process started on 04 February 2026, and candidates can submit their forms until 24 February 2026.
Applicants are advised to read the full notification carefully and check all eligibility details before applying for the UPSC IAS / IFS Prelims Online Form 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 27 February 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
Note: Candidates Are Advised to confirm form the UPSC Official website.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC, SC, PH | ₹ 0/- |
| All Female Category | ₹ 0/- |
Note: Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / IMPS / Cash Card, Mobile Wallet and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age Limit | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age Limit | 32 Years |
Note: Age Relaxation as per UPSC Civil Services IAS/ IFS Pre Recruitment Rules.
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services) | 🔹 Candidates who have Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India will be eligible for this Examination. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 🔹 Candidates who have Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent will be eligible for this Examination. |
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Download |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Q. Who conducts the UPSC Civil Services Examination?
Ans. The exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Q. What is the difference between IAS and IFS?
Ans. IAS (Indian Administrative Service): Works in administration, governance, and policy implementation in India.
IFS (Indian Foreign Service): Handles diplomacy, embassies, and international relations.
Q. What is the age limit for UPSC 2026?
Ans. Minimum: 21 years.
Maximum: 32 years (General category)
Relaxation is available for reserved categories.
Q. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Ans. A candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) from a recognized university.
Q. How many stages are there in the UPSC exam?
Ans. Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
Main Examination (Mains)
Interview (Personality Test)
Q. Where can candidates fill out the UPSC form?
Ans. The application form must be filled online on the official UPSC website.
Q. How many papers are there in UPSC Prelims?
Ans. Paper 1: General Studies
Paper 2: CSAT (qualifying in nature)
Q. Is there a separate exam for IFS?
Ans. No. IAS and IFS share the same Prelims exam, but IFS has separate selection through Mains and interview with a different cutoff.
Q. What documents are required while filling the UPSC form?
Ans. Photograph and signature
Identity proof
Educational details
Category certificate (if applicable)
Q. How many attempts are allowed in UPSC?
Ans. General: 6 attempts
OBC: 9 attempts
SC/ST: Unlimited attempts (within age limit)
✔ Mains Examination
✔ Interview
✔ Document Verification
✔ Medical Examination
✔ Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
✔ Log in using OTR credentials.
✔ Select Civil Services (IAS) / Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026.
✔ Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and exam details.
✔ Upload required photograph, signature, and documents in prescribed format.
✔ Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
✔ Review all details carefully before final submission.
✔ Submit the application form.
✔ Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.