Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026
UPSC admit-card or examination-access update for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026. Verify dates, eligibility, and links on the official organization portal.
Total vacancies1,013advertised posts
Schedule
Important dates
Online Apply Start Date04 February 2026completed
Online Apply Last Date27 February 2026 (Extended)completed
Last Date For Fee Payment27 February 2026completed
Pre Exam Date24 May 2026completed
Admit Card15 May 2026completed
Answer Key27 May 2026completed
Result Date15 June 2026completed
IAS Mains Exam Date21 – 30 August 2026upcoming
IAS Mains Admit Card14 August 2026 Available Nowcompleted
Click on e-Admit CardCivil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.tentative
Application
Fee details
General, OBC, EWS₹100
SC / ST₹0
PH Candidates₹0
All Female Category₹0
Eligibility
Age limit
Standard age limit21–32 years
Category-wise age relaxation applies according to the recruiting organization's applicable rules.
Post-wise information
Vacancy and qualification
| Post / programme | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 | Indian Administrative Service (IAS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India are eligible for this examination. Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications can apply. For more details read the official notification before applying. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Indian Administrative Service (IAS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India are eligible for this examination. Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications can apply. For more details read the official notification before applying. |
Recruitment process
Selection stages
- 1Pre Examination
- 2Mains Examination
- 3Interview
What changed
Update history
14 Aug 2026
UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 – Out
UPSC admit-card or examination-access update for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026. Verify dates, eligibility, and links on the official organization portal.
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