UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026

Posted: 24 September 2026 | Views: 6

Short Information: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services and Forest Service IAS/IFS Examination 2026 schedule. The IFS Mains Examination will be conducted from 22 to 29 November 2026, while the IAS Mains Examination is scheduled for 21 to 30 August 2026.

Important Dates

Application Begin: 04 February 2026
Last Date: 27 February 2026 (Extended)
Fee Payment Last Date: 27 February 2026
Preliminary Exam Date: 24 May 2026
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
Exam Date: IFS Mains, 22–29 November 2026

Application Fee

Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-
SC/ST: ₹0/-
PH Candidates: ₹0/-
All Female Candidates: ₹0/-
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card or Mobile Wallet

Notification: Age Limits As On 01 August 2026

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

Vacancy Details Total : 1013 Post

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)	933 Posts	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	80 Posts	Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology or an equivalent subject

How To Fill Form

Visit the official UPSC website or UPSC online portal.
Complete the online application form with the required personal, educational and examination details.
Upload the required documents and pay the applicable examination fee online.
Submit the form and download or print the completed application for future reference.
For checking the exam date notice, open the UPSC website and visit the What’s New or Examinations section.

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS

Check IFS Mains Exam Date Notice	Click Here
Download IAS Mains Admit Card	Click Here
Check IAS Mains Exam Date Notice	Click Here
Apply Online IFS Mains Form Link	Click Here
Check IFS Mains Form Notice	Click Here
Apply Online IAS Mains Form Link	Click Here
Check IAS Mains Form Notice	Click Here
Download Name Wise Result	Click Here
Download Pre Result	IAS \| IFS
Download Pre Answer Key	Paper-I \| Paper-II
Download Admit Card	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Check Date Extend Notice	Click Here
Check Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here