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UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Pre Examination 2026 Apply Online for 1013 Posts
Post Date: 28 February 2026 | 06:30
Short Information
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Civil Services and Forest Services (IAS / IFS) Pre Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1013 vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 04 February 2026 to 27 February 2026. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale and all other information.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service IAS / IFS Recruitment 2026
UPSC IAS 05/2026 & 06/2026 IFS Exam 2026 : SHORT DETAILS OF NOTIFICATION
“`IMPORTANT DATES
- Application Begin: 04 February 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 27 February 2026 upto 06 PM Only
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 27 February 2026
- Correction Date: 28 February 2026 to 03 March 2026
- UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Exam Date: 24 May 2026
- Admit Card Available: Before Exam
APPLICATION FEE
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
- All Category Female: ₹ 0/- (Nil)
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E Challan Fee Mode Only)
Age Limit & Eligibility (as on 01/08/2026):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Age Relaxation: Extra as per UPSC Civil Services and Forest Exam 2026 Recruitment Rules. Calculate Your Age Here
- Eligibility: Check the vacancy details table below for specific post eligibility.
UPSC IAS / IFS Vacancy Details 2026 : Total 1013 Posts
| Post Name | Total Post | UPSC Civil Services / Forest Services Exam Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services) | 933 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent. |
HOW TO FILL UP IAS / IFS PRE ONLINE FORM 2026
- To apply for Civil Services and Forest Services Recruitment 2026 in UPSC, it will be mandatory for the candidate to do One Time Registration (OTR).
- Candidate Can Apply Between 04/02/2026 to 27/02/2026.
- Candidate must read the Notification thoroughly before applying for the Recruitment Application Form in UPSC 2026.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Documents – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scanned Documents Related to Recruitment Exam Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before submitting the Application Form, you must check the Preview and All Columns Carefully.
- Take a print out of the final submitted form for future reference.
| Important Links : | |
|---|---|
| For Correction / Edit Form | Click Here |
| Apply Online Through OTR | Registration | Login |
| Download Civil Services IAS Notification | English | Hindi |
| Download Forest Services IFS Notification | English | Hindi |
| Useful Tools | Sarkari Result Portal |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q1: What is the last date to apply for UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 27 February 2026 upto 06:00 PM.
Q2: What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services Vacancy 2026?
Ans: The age limit is 21 to 32 years as on 01/08/2026.
Q3: How many total vacancies are there in UPSC IAS/IFS Pre Examination 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 1013 vacancies (933 for IAS and 80 for IFS).