UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card
2026 – Out
Union Public Service Commission UPSC, has released the Mains Admit Card on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. The IAS exam will conducted on 21 – 30 August 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
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
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 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 Download IAS Mains Admit Card 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 – “Admit Card” link.
- Admit Card Will Open on your screen.
- Download Admit Card.
- Take a Printout.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Download IAS Mains Admit Card |
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Check IAS Mains Exam Date Notice |
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Apply Online IFS Mains Form |
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Check IFS Mains Form Notice |
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Online Mains Form Link |
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Check Mains Form Notice |
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| Download Name Wise Result |
| 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
Related Links:
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 IAS Mains?
👉 The IAS exam will conducted on 21 – 30 August 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.