UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Recruitment 2026

UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Recruitment 2026 : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 under Advt. No. 05/2026. This recruitment drive offers 933 vacancies for prestigious administrative and forest service positions in the Government of India. The online application process began on 04 February 2026 and will remain open until 24 February 2026. Candidates aged 21 to 32 years as of 01 August 2026 and meeting the required educational qualifications can apply.

Complete details are given below.

UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Recruitment 2026

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Important Dates:

Event Date
Apply Online Start Date 04 February 2026
Apply Online Last Date 24 February 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 24 February 2026
Correction Last Date 24 February 2026
Exam Date 24  May 2026
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Result Date AWAITED

Application Fee:

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

Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet)

Age Limit : As On (01 August 2026 )

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 32 Years
  • Age relaxation : As per Govt. Rules.

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UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Notification 2026

Vacancy Details: 933 Posts

Post Details

Post Name
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
 
 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India to be eligible for the Civil Services Examination 2026.

  • Indian Forest Service (IFS)

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects:
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

Interested Candidate can read the full Notification before Apply Online

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC IAS/IFS Recruitment 2026?

UPSC has announced 933 vacancies under the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026.

Q2. What are the application dates for UPSC Civil Services 2026?

The online application process started on 04 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 24 February 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit for UPSC IAS/IFS 2026?

Candidates must be 21 to 32 years old as on 01 August 2026. Age relaxation is provided as per government rules.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for IAS?

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Q5. What qualification is required for IFS?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with subjects such as Agriculture, Forestry-related sciences, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Veterinary Science, or equivalent.

Q6. What is the application fee for UPSC IAS/IFS 2026?

The fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST, PH, and all female candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Q7. What is the selection process for UPSC Civil Services and IFS?

The selection process includes:
Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Interview/Personality Test

Q8. Why is the UPSC Civil Services Exam important?

This exam recruits officers for top government services like IAS and IFS, offering leadership roles in administration, policymaking, and environmental management.

UPSC IAS / IFS Exam Pattern 2026

The UPSC Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) selection process is conducted in three stages:

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper I General Studies 200 2 Hours
Paper II CSAT (Comprehension, Reasoning, Maths) 200 2 Hours
  • Both papers are objective (MCQ) type.

  • Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature.

  • Marks of Prelims are not counted in the final merit list.

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