UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Recruitment 2026 – IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 – Out

Union Public Service Commission UPSC, has released the Mains Exam Date on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. The IFS exam will conducted on 22 to 29 November 2026.

UPSC Application Mains Form was started on 13 July 2026 & the candidates can apply Until 22 July 2026. Minimum age required is 21 Years & The Maximum Age Is 32 Years as on 01 August 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment 2026. (Advt. No. 05/2026)

UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Recruitment Authority : Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination Name : Civil Services (IAS) & Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Total Posts : 933
Exam Type : National Level Competitive Exam
Application Mode : Online

UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date : 04 February 2026

Online Apply Last Date : 27 February 2026

Last Date For Fee Payment : 27 February 2026

Pre Exam Date : 24 May 2026

Admit Card : 15 May 2026 Available Now

Answer Key : 27 May 2026 Available Now

Result Date : 15 June 2026 Available Now

IAS Mains Form Start Date : 19 June 2026
IAS Mains Form Last Date : 29 June 2026

IFS Mains Form Start Date : 13 July 2026

IFS Mains Form Last Date : 22 July 2026

IAS Mains Exam Date : 21 – 30 August 2026

IAS Mains Admit Card : 14 August 2026 Available Now

IFS Mains Exam Date : 22 to 29 November 2026

Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026) & FEE

Minimum Age : 21 Years
Maximum Age : 32 Years
Age Relaxation : As per UPSC rules

FEE:

General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/- 

SC / ST : ₹ 0/-

PH Candidates : ₹ 0/-

All Female Category : ₹ 0/-

Payment Mode (Online)

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized
University / Institution.

(For IFS: Degree in Engineering / Agriculture / Forestry / Science subjects as prescribed)

Selection Process

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Personality Test / Interview

About UPSC IAS IFS Recruitment 2026

The UPSC Civil Services and Forest Service Examination is conducted
to recruit candidates for prestigious services such as IAS, IPS,
IFS and other central services under the Government of India.

Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully
before applying online.

How to Check IFS Mains Exam Date Online?

• Visit the official UPSC website.
• Log in using your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
• Click on the “Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 – “Exam Date” link.
• Exam date Will Open on your screen.
• Download Exam Date.
• Take a Printout.
  Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Recruitment 2026: Important Links

Check IFS Mains Exam Date Notice

Available pdf

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Download Name Wise Result

PDF

Download Pre Result

IAS | IFS

Download Pre Answer Key

Paper-I | Paper-II

Download Admit Card – Active

Apply Online – UPSC Official Portal
Download Official –  Notification PDF
Official Website – upsc.gov.in
Homepage – jobs.pincodeofindia.com

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UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Syllabus 2026 – Check Now

❓ FAQs (Short & Useful)

Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC IAS/IFS 2026?
👉 A total of 1013 posts are available.

Q2. What is the Exam date for IFS Mains?
👉 The IFS exam will conducted on 22 to 29 November 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit for UPSC CSE 2026?
👉 Minimum age 21 years, maximum age 32 years (age relaxation as per rules).

Q4. When will be Pre Result Released?

👉 Result Released on official website.

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Information provided here is for informational purposes only.
Candidates must verify all details from the official UPSC notification.