The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026. Through this examination, candidates can apply for prestigious services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other Group A & Group B Central Services. Interested candidates who fulfill all eligibility conditions can submit their online applications through the UPSC portal. Approximately 1013 vacancies have been notified for Civil Services Examination 2026
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 & Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS) 2026 |
| Posts | IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & Other Central Services |
| Total Vacancies | 933 Posts (Approx.) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Across India |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 February 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 February 2026 |
| UPSC CSE & IFoS Preliminary Examination | 24 May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit Card Release | Before Examination |
| Civil Services (IAS) Main Examination Start | 21 August 2026 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Main Examination Start | 22 November 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | Declared |
| Main Examination Result | Notify Later |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- |
| Female Candidates | ₹0/- |
| PwBD Candidates | ₹0/- |
Payment Mode: Online or SBI Branch Payment Mode.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
Candidate must be born between 02 August 1994 and 01 August 2005.
Age relaxation will be provided as per UPSC rules.
Vacancy Details
| Examination | Vacancies |
| Civil Services Examination (IAS, IPS, IRS & Other Services) | 933 (Approx.) |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 Posts |
| PwBD Reserved Vacancies | 33 Posts (Included in CSE Vacancies) |
Educational Qualification
| Examination | Eligibility |
| Civil Services Examination (CSE) | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream from a Recognized University |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | Bachelor’s Degree with at least one subject among Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering |
Selection Process
Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IRS)
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
- Final Merit List
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
- Preliminary Examination
- IFS Main Examination
- Interview / Personality Test
- Final Merit List
Number of Attempts
| Category | Attempts Allowed |
| General | 6 |
| OBC | 9 |
| SC / ST | Unlimited (Up to Age Limit) |
| PwBD | As Per UPSC Rules |
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Marks |
| General Studies Paper-I | 200 |
| CSAT Paper-II | 200 |
| Total | 400 |
Main Examination
| Stage | Marks |
| Written Examination | 1750 |
| Interview | 275 |
| Total | 2025 |
Required Documents
- Graduation Mark Sheet & Degree Certificate
- Class 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
- Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (If Applicable)
How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services / IFS Examination 2026?
- Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Click on Civil Services / IFS Examination 2026.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Verify all entered details.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form.
Important Links
Result & Answer Key
| Name-Wise Result List | Result PDF |
| Written Result Page | Visit Page |
| Provisional Answer Key | Answer Key |
Admit Card & Application
| Admit Card Login | UPSC Login |
| Apply Online / Correction | UPSC Online |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | OTR Details |
Official Notifications
| IAS Notification | English Hindi |
| IFS Notification | English Hindi |
| Official UPSC Website | Visit Site |
