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UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 — 1,013 Posts

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published examination schedule information for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026. The structured vacancy information covers 1,013 advertised posts. Key dates include Online Apply Start Date: 04 February 2026; Online Apply Last Date: 27 February 2026 (Extended); Last Date For Fee Payment: 27 February 2026. Listed posts include Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS). Review the structured details below and confirm every instruction on the official organization portal before acting.

completed 05/2026 Published How we collect information
Total vacancies1,013advertised posts
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Closing-date check27 February 2026 (Extended)

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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 2026completed
IFS Mains Exam Date22 to 29 November 2026upcoming
IAS Mains Admit Card14 August 2026 Available Nowcompleted
Click on Exam Date NoticeCivil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.tentative
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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 / programmeVacanciesQualification
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)933Indian 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)80Indian 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

  1. 1
    Pre Examination
  2. 2
    Mains Examination
  3. 3
    Interview
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Update history

17 Sept 2026
UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published examination schedule information for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026. The structured vacancy information covers 1,013 advertised posts. Key dates include Online Apply Start Date: 04 February 2026; Online Apply Last Date: 27 February 2026 (Extended); Last Date For Fee Payment: 27 February 2026. Listed posts include Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS). Review the structured details below and confirm every instruction on the official organization portal before acting.

14 Aug 2026
UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 – Out

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published admit-card and examination-access information for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026. The structured vacancy information covers 1,013 advertised posts. Key dates include Online Apply Start Date: 04 February 2026; Online Apply Last Date: 27 February 2026 (Extended); Last Date For Fee Payment: 27 February 2026. Listed posts include Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS). Review the structured details below and confirm every instruction on the official organization portal before acting.

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What is the current status of UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 — 1,013 Posts?

The application record is completed. Check the important-dates section and the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) portal before taking action.

What is the last date listed for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 — 1,013 Posts?

The structured notice data lists 27 February 2026 (Extended) for “Online Apply Last Date”. Confirm that date on the official portal because schedules may be revised.

How many vacancies are listed for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026 — 1,013 Posts?

The current record lists 1,013 advertised posts. Refer to the post-wise and category-wise tables for the available breakdown.

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