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UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Preliminary Online Form 2026
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) / Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026: Short Details
Post Date/Update: 24 February 2026 | 04:44 PM
Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications for 933 vacancies in the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Forest Service. Eligible candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualifications, age criteria, and other eligibility conditions can apply online through the official UPSC website within the specified application period. The selection process includes the Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination and Personality Test (Interview) as per the official recruitment guidelines. Applicants are advised to carefully review all important details such as eligibility requirements, age limit, application fee, schedule of exams, and reservation policy before submitting their online application form. It is essential to provide accurate information and upload supporting documents in the correct format to avoid rejection at any stage. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for updates regarding exam dates, admit card release, result announcements, and final selection related to UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 202.
| Apply Online Start Date | 04-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27-02-2026 |
| Last Date Online Payment | 27-02-2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | 24-05-2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Notify Soon |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- | |||
| SC /ST All Category Female | ₹ 0/- | |||
| PH Candidates | ₹ 0/- | |||
| Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or pay offline through E-Challan. | ||||
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
| Date of Birth Range: Not earlier than 02 August 1994 and not later than 01 August 2005. | |
| Age Relaxation | Extra as per UPSC Civil Services (IAS) / Indian Forest Service (IFS) Recruitment Rules 2026. |
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Services (IAS) | 933 Posts |
| Indian Forest Services (IFS) | 80 |
| Service Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. |
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