UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026

Posted: 04 October 2026 | Views: 8

Short Information: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service (IAS/IFS) Examination 2026 schedule. The IFS Mains Examination will be conducted from 22 to 29 November 2026. Candidates can check the application dates, eligibility, vacancy details and official links below.

Important Dates

Application Begin: 04 February 2026
Last Date: 27 February 2026 (Extended)
Exam Date: IFS Mains: 22 to 29 November 2026
Preliminary Exam Date: 24 May 2026
IAS Mains Exam Date: 21 to 30 August 2026
IFS Mains Form Dates: 13 July to 22 July 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
Applicants must have been born between 02 August 1994 and 01 August 2005.

Vacancy Details Total : 1013 Post

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

How To Fill Form

Visit the official UPSC website or UPSC Online portal.
Register and log in using the required credentials.
Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and examination details.
Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment methods.
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.

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
UPSC Official Website	Click Here