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UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026

Union Public Service Commission UPSC

Admit Card Exam Scheduled Advt. No. 05/2026 Posted Updated
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Applications closed 27 February 2026
Total Vacancies 1,013
Last Date 27 February 2026
Qualification Graduate
Age Limit 21–32 years
Job Location All India

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Overview

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has announced the exam schedule for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 (Advt. No. 05/2026). This recruitment covers 1,013 posts.

Applications ran from 04 February 2026 to 27 February 2026. Examination date: 24 May 2026. Age limit: 21–32 years as on 01 August 2026.

Organisation
Union Public Service Commission UPSC
Advertisement No.
05/2026
Post Name(s)
Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Total Vacancies
1,013
Job Location
All India
Job Category
Central Government Jobs

Important Dates

EventDateStatus
Application Start Date04 February 2026✓ Done
Application Last Date27 February 2026✓ Done
Last Date for Fee Payment27 February 2026✓ Done
Exam Date24 May 2026✓ Done
Admit Card Release15 May 2026✓ Done
Answer Key Release27 May 2026✓ Done
Result Date15 June 2026✓ Done
IAS Mains Form Start Date19 June 2026✓ Done
IAS Mains Form Last Date29 June 2026✓ Done
IFS Mains Form Start Date13 July 2026✓ Done
IFS Mains Form Last Date22 July 2026✓ Done
IFS Mains Exam Date22 to 29 November 2026–
IAS Mains Admit Card14 August 2026 Available Now–

Vacancy Details

Post Name(s): Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS)

Post Name No. Of Post
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 933 Posts
Indian Forest Service (IFS) 80 Posts
UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility Criteria
  • Indian Administrative Service (IAS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India are eligible for this examination.
  • Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications can apply.
  • For more details read the official notification before applying.
How To Check & Download UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026
  • Visit the official UPSC website.
  • Go to the What's New / Examinations section.
  • Click on Exam Date Notice: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.
  • You will be redirected to the UPSC portal.
  • Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth if required.
  • Submit the details to access your Exam Date Notice.
  • Check your exam date, timing, venue, roll number, and other instructions carefully.
  • Download and save the Exam Date Notice for future reference.
  • Take a clear printout and carry it to the examination centre.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Age as on 01 August 2026

  • Minimum Age : 21 Years.
  • Maximum Age : 32 Years.
  • Must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005
  • Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General, OBC, EWS₹ 100/-
SC / ST₹ 0/-
PH Candidates₹ 0/-
All Female Category₹ 0/-

Salary / Pay Scale

Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale and all other information

Selection Process

  1. Pre Examination
  2. Mains Examination
  3. Interview

Verify before applying. This website is an information portal and is not affiliated with any government organisation. In case of any difference, the official notification is final.

State: Qualification:
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UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026: Download instructions and exam-day checklist

UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026. Find the examination authority’s admit-card download link in the update. On the official portal, follow the notice for login requirements. Check the name, examination centre, reporting time and permitted identity documents on your issued admit card.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in the UPSC Civil Services IFS recruitment?

The notification lists 1,013 posts in total.

What is the age limit for the UPSC Civil Services IFS recruitment?

21–32 years as on 01 August 2026.

What is the application fee?

General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-; SC / ST: ₹ 0/-; PH Candidates: ₹ 0/-.

Where can I download the UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026?

From the official admit card link in the Important Links section.

What is the official website?

upsc.gov.in

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