The official notification for the UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Recruitment 2026 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This recruitment drive will fill a total of 1013 posts in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS). The online application process started on February 4, 2026, and the last date to apply is February 24, 2026. This is a golden opportunity for graduate candidates who aspire to join the country’s top services. The first stage of the examination, the Preliminary Examination, will be conducted on May 24, 2026.
IAS IFS 2026 Important Dates
Event Date Notification Release 04 February 2026 Application Start Date 04 February 2026 Last Date to Apply 24 February 2026 Fee Payment Last Date 24 February 2026 Admit Card Release As per schedule Prelims Exam Date 24 May 2026 Result Date June–July 2026 (Expected)
Vacancy Short Overview
Details Information Application Level National Level Application Type Government Job Recruitment Body UPSC Post Name IAS / IFS Total Vacancies 1013 Application Mode Online Exam Mode Offline Starting Salary ₹56,100 + Allowances Short Name UPSC CSE Full Form Civil Services Examination Official Website upsc.gov.in
UPSC IAS IFS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
IAS (Civil Services): Kisi bhi recognized university se Graduation in any stream
IFS (Indian Forest Service): Graduation with at least one subject:
Agriculture, Botany, Zoology
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
Statistics, Geology
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age relaxation SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates ko government rules ke according milegi.
Other Criteria
Indian Citizen hona mandatory hai
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN) required
UPSC IAS IFS 2026 Vacancy Details Post Name Total Posts Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 933 Indian Forest Service (IFS) 80 Total 1013
UPSC Civil Services 2026 Application Fee
Category Fee General / OBC / EWS ₹100 SC / ST / PwBD ₹0 All Female Candidates ₹0
UPSC Civil Services 2026 Selection Process
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification
Final Merit List
How to Apply Online for UPSC IAS IFS 2026
Official website upsc.gov.in par jayein
One Time Registration (OTR) complete karein
“Apply Online” link par click karein
Personal details & documents upload karein
Application fee pay karein
Final submit karke print confirmation page save karein
⚠️ Note : Name, DOB aur category certificates se match karna compulsory hai.
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