UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Recruitment 2026 – Mains Online Form Started
Union Public Service Commission UPSC, has released the Mains Online Form on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. The exam was conducted on 24 May 2026. UPSC Application Mains Form has started on 19 June 2026 & the candidates can apply Until 29 June 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
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
- Mains Form Start Date : 19 June 2026
Mains Form Last Date : 29 June 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 Apply Mains Online Form 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 – Detailed Application Form (DAF-I)” link.
- Fill in all the required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, category details, service preferences, cadre preferences, language papers, and examination centre preferences.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format, if applicable.
- Preview the application carefully and verify all the entered details before final submission.
- Submit the DAF-I and complete the fee payment (if applicable).
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Download Name Wise Result |
Download Pre Result |
Download Pre Answer Key |
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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❓ FAQs (Short & Useful)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC IAS/IFS 2026?
👉 A total of 933 posts are available.
Q2. What is the last date to apply Mains Form online?
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Mains Form Last Date : 29 June 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.
Disclaimer: jobs.pincodeofindia.com is not an official government website.
Information provided here is for informational purposes only.
Candidates must verify all details from the official UPSC notification.
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