Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the Mains Admit Card on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. The IAS exam will be conducted from 21 to 30 August 2026. UPSC Application Mains Form started on 13 July 2026 and candidates could apply until 22 July 2026. The minimum age required is 21 Years and the maximum age is 32 Years as on 01 August 2026. The total number of posts is 1013 including 933 for Indian Administrative Service IAS and 80 for Indian Forest Service IFS. Candidates must check the complete details for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 which has been given below. The preliminary exam was held on 24 May 2026 and mains form dates varied for IAS and IFS. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with specific subjects for IFS. The selection process includes pre examination mains examination and interview. This post covers all important dates application fee age limit vacancy details eligibility criteria and selection process for the UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Examination 2026.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| 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 |
| IAS Mains Exam Date |
21 – 30 August 2026 |
| IAS Mains Admit Card |
14 August 2026 Available Now |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS |
₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST |
₹ 0/- |
| PH Candidates |
₹ 0/- |
| All Female Category |
₹ 0/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age |
32 Years |
| Age As On |
01 August 2026 |
| Age Relaxation |
Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
933 Posts |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) |
80 Posts |
| Total |
1013 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post |
Eligibility |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) |
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture or equivalent |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Pre Examination |
Preliminary exam |
| Mains Examination |
Main written exam |
| Interview |
Personality test |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit the official UPSC website |
| 2 |
Go to the What’s New / Examinations section |
| 3 |
Click on e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 |
| 4 |
Enter Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth |
| 5 |
Submit details to access admit card |
| 6 |
Download and print the e-Admit Card |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 be released?
A: The e-Admit Card for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 has been released by UPSC on its official website.
Q: How can I download the UPSC IAS Mains Admit Card 2026?
A: Candidates can download the e-Admit Card by visiting the official UPSC website and accessing the e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 link.
Q: Who can download the UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card?
A: Candidates who have qualified for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 and completed the required application formalities can download their e-Admit Card.
Q: What details are mentioned on the UPSC IAS Mains Admit Card?
A: The admit card contains important details such as the candidate’s roll number, examination venue, date, timing, and important examination instructions.
Q: What is the official website for UPSC?
A: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/
