The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Examination 2026 Results. Candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Examination can now check their results online. Along with the result, UPSC has also activated the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Online Application Form for qualified candidates.
Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully for complete information regarding eligibility, vacancy details, age limit, selection process, examination schedule, and other important instructions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 February 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 27 February 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 28 February to 03 March 2026 |
| UPSC Prelims Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 15 May 2026 |
| Preliminary Result Declared | 17 June 2026 |
| Civil Services Mains DAF | 19 June to 29 June 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| IFS Mains Online Form | 13 July to 22 July 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| All Female Candidates | Nil |
Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or E‑Challan.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 rules.
UPSC Civil Services & IFS 2026 Vacancy Details
| Examination | Vacancies | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services Examination (IAS & Other Services) | 933 Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination | 80 Posts | Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, or an equivalent qualification. |
Total Vacancies: 1013 Posts
Civil Services Included Through UPSC CSE
Candidates selected through the Civil Services Examination may be appointed to various prestigious services, including:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes)
- Indian Audit & Accounts Service
- Indian Defence Accounts Service
- Indian Civil Accounts Service
- Indian Postal Service
- Indian Railway Traffic Service
- Indian Railway Accounts Service
- Indian Railway Personnel Service
- Indian Corporate Law Service
- Indian Information Service
- Indian Trade Service
- Indian Defence Estates Service
- Assistant Security Commissioner (RPF)
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service
- Pondicherry Civil Service
- Pondicherry Police Service
- And several other Group A & Group B Central Government Services.
Selection Process
Civil Services Examination (CSE)
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Final Merit List
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
- Preliminary Examination (Common with CSE)
- IFS Main Examination
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Final Selection
How to Fill UPSC IAS / IFS 2026 Application Form
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the application.
- Fill the online application within the prescribed dates.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Keep all required documents ready, including educational certificates, ID proof, photograph, and signature.
- Upload scanned documents in the prescribed format.
- Verify all entered details before final submission.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.
