UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Online Form 2026 – Apply Online for 1013 Posts
Post Name: Civil Services Examination (IAS / IFS)
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancy: 1013 Posts
Exam Name: UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026
Mode of Application: Online
Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in
Short Description
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for UPSC Civil Services IAS & IFS Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. 05/2026 & 06/2026. A total of 1013 vacancies have been announced for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) posts. The online application process has started from 04 February 2026 and the last date to apply online is 24 February 2026. Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree can apply online through the official UPSC website.
UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS 2026 – Important Dates
- Application Begin: 04 February 2026
- Last Date for Registration: 24 February 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 24 February 2026
- Admit Card Release: As per Schedule
- UPSC Prelims Exam Date 2026: 24 May 2026
- Result Declaration: As per Schedule
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / Female Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- PwBD (Divyang): ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
UPSC Civil Services Age Limit 2026 (as on 01/08/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PwBD & other categories: As per UPSC rules
UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Vacancy Details 2026 (Total: 1013 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Bachelor’s Degree with subjects like Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Statistics, etc. |
Educational Qualification
- Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
- Final year students are also eligible (subject to conditions)
- For IFS, degree must be in specified science/agriculture subjects
UPSC Civil Services Selection Process 2026
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Written Exam)
- Personality Test / Interview
- Final Merit List
UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern 2026
Preliminary Exam
- Two papers: General Studies & CSAT
- Objective type
- Qualifying nature for CSAT
Mains Exam
- Descriptive written papers
- Essay, GS Papers, Optional Subject
Interview
- Personality Test (275 Marks)
How to Apply Online for UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload photograph & signature
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout
Required Documents
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Photo ID Proof
- Educational Qualification Details
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Important Note
Candidates are advised to apply only through the official UPSC website. UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most prestigious exams in India, and the final selection will be based on Prelims + Mains + Interview performance. Always verify details from the official notification before applying.
IMPORTANT TABLE :
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
| Download Poster | CLICK HERE |
| Download IAS Notification | English | Hindi |
| Download IFS Notification | English | Hindi |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |