Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the Mains Online Form on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. The exam was conducted on 24 May 2026. UPSC Application Mains Form has started on 13 July 2026 and the candidates can apply until 22 July 2026. 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 IAS and 80 for IFS. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree for IAS and specific science subjects for IFS. The selection process includes Pre Examination, Mains Examination and Interview. This recruitment is for filling various prestigious positions in Indian Administrative Service and Indian Forest Service under the central government. Interested and eligible candidates should apply before the last date to avoid missing the opportunity. The official notification provides complete details about vacancies, eligibility, fees and other important instructions for all categories including General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PH. Always verify the latest updates directly from the UPSC website before submitting the form.
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 |
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 |
| Born Between |
02 August 1994 to 01 August 2005 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
933 Posts |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) |
80 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post |
Qualification |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| 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 |
Objective type screening test |
| Mains Examination |
Written descriptive examination |
| Interview |
Personality test |
How to Fill UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit the official UPSC website |
| 2 |
Log in using Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth |
| 3 |
Click on Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 – Detailed Application Form (DAF-I) link |
| 4 |
Fill personal information, educational qualifications, category, service preferences, cadre preferences, language papers and examination centre |
| 5 |
Upload required documents in prescribed format |
| 6 |
Preview and verify all details before submission |
| 7 |
Submit DAF-I and complete fee payment if applicable |
| 8 |
Download and print confirmation page |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the online application for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment has started on 13 July 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is 22 July 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Bharti 2026?
A: The age limit for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Bharti 2026 is as follows: The Minimum age required is 21 Years and The Maximum Age Is 32 Years as on 01 August 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Vacancy 2026?
A: The eligibility criteria for the UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Vacancy 2026 are as follows: Bachelor degree for IAS and specific science subjects for IFS.
Q: What is the official website for UPSC?
A: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/
