Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service IAS / IFS Recruitment 2026
UPSC IAS 05/2026 & IFS 06/2026 Exam 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 04/02/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 24/02/2026 (06 PM Only) |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 24/02/2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | 24/05/2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0/- |
| All Category Female | ₹0/- |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 21 Years | 32 Years |
Age Relaxation as per UPSC Rules.
Vacancy Details (Total: 1013 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Bachelor Degree with specified subjects (Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Physics, etc.) |
Other Services Under UPSC
- Indian Foreign Service
- Indian Police Service
- Indian Revenue Service
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service
- Indian Railway Services
- Indian Corporate Law Service
- Assistant Security Commissioner (RPF)
- Indian Defence Accounts Service
- Indian Ordnance Factories Service
- Armed Forces HQ Civil Service
How to Fill UPSC IAS / IFS Online Form 2026
- One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory.
- Apply between 04/02/2026 to 24/02/2026.
- Read full notification before apply.
- Keep documents ready (Photo, Signature, ID Proof).
- Preview the form before final submit.
- Take printout of final submitted form.
Important Official Links
OTR RegistrationOTR Login
UPSC Official Website
Download Notifications
IAS Notification (English)IAS Notification (Hindi)
IFS Notification (English)
IFS Notification (Hindi)
