The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Civil Services (IAS) & Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Online Form 2026 on its official website. 📢 The Preliminary Examination was successfully conducted on 24 May 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the UPSC Mains Application Form from 13 July 2026 to 22 July 2026. 🗓️ Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not more than 32 years old as of 01 August 2026. 🎯 Before applying, candidates should carefully read the complete eligibility criteria, important dates, and other recruitment details mentioned in the official notification. 📄✅ Advertisement No. 05/2026.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026
| UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026– Overview |
| 📌 Particulars | 📋 Details |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| 📄 Recruitment | Civil Services (IAS) & Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Examination 2026 |
| 📢 Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| 📝 Application Status | ✅ Mains Online Form Released |
| 📅 Preliminary Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| 🚀 Mains Application Start Date | 13 July 2026 |
| ⏳ Last Date to Apply | 22 July 2026 |
| 🎯 Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| 🎂 Maximum Age | 32 Years (as on 01 August 2026) |
| 🌐 Application Mode | Online |
| 👥 Eligible Candidates | Candidates qualified for the UPSC Civil Services / IFS Mains Examination |
| 📄 Selection Process | Preliminary Exam ➜ Mains Exam ➜ Interview ➜ Final Merit List ✅ |
| ⚠️ Important Note | Complete the application form before the last date and verify all details carefully. 📝 |
| 🌍 Official Website | UPSC Official Website 🌐 |
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 04 February 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 27 February 2026 (Extended)
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 27 February 2026
- Pre Exam Date : 24 May 2026
- Admit Card : 15 May 2026
- Answer Key : 27 May 2026
- Result Date : 15 June 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
- Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.
Application Fee
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- General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST : ₹ 0/-
- PH Candidates : ₹ 0/-
- All Female Category : ₹ 0/-
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
Civil Services syllabus- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 21 Years.
- Maximum Age : 32 Years.
- Must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026
Total Post
| Eligibility Criteria |
- 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.
| UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection |
- Pre Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
| How To Fill UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026 |
- Visit the official UPSC website and log in using your Registration/Roll Number & Password/Date of Birth. 🔑
- Click on the “Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 – Detailed Application Form (DAF-I)” link.
- Fill in all the required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, category, service & cadre preferences, language papers, and exam centre choices.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format. 📂
- Preview the form carefully, verify all details, complete the fee payment (if applicable), submit the application, and download/print the confirmation page for future reference. 🖨️📄
| 🔗 Important Links |
| Apply Online IFS Mains Form Link | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |