Short Detail:
The Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the Form Correction Notice for the Civil Services and Forest Services IAS / IFS Pre Examination 2026 for a total of 1013 posts. Candidates who have already submitted their online applications for the UPSC Civil Services and Forest Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026 can now make corrections in their application forms during the correction window.
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UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service IAS / IFS Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 04/02/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 24/02/2026 (UPTO 06:00 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 24/02/2026
- Form Correction Date: 28 Feb to 03 March 2026
- Admit Card Date: Before the exam
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 32 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of UPSC Civil Services And Forest Services Examination 2026
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Defence Personnel (disabled) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC + PwBD or Ex-servicemen | Cumulative Relaxation Allowed |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1013
| Post Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services) | 933 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 |
| Total | 1013 |
Eligibility Details
| Exam | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil Services Examination (CSE) | Any Graduate Degree from a recognized university |
| Indian Forest Service (IFoSE) | Bachelor Degree with at least one subject: Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geology / Statistics / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| Final Year Students | Eligible to apply for Prelims (both exams) |
| Proof Required | Degree must be completed before Main/Interview stage |
| Professional Degrees | Considered valid for CSE |
| MBBS Candidates (CSE) | Bachelor’s Degree with at least one subject: Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geology / Statistics / Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
How to apply for UPSC Civil Services / Forest Services Exam 2026
- Apply only online at https://upsconline.nic.in
- No offline application is allowed
- First complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC portal
- After OTR, you will get a Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Login with URN to fill the application form
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) and the exam-specific details
- Choose exam preference: CSE, IFoSE, or both
- IFoSE candidates must apply through the CSE Preliminary Examination form
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph
- Capture a live photo during the application process
- Upload scanned signature (signed 3 times on white paper with black ink)
- Upload scanned copy of a valid Photo ID proof
- Use the same Photo ID at the examination center
- Pay the application fee online
- Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS
- Fee Exemption: SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates – No Fee
- Payment can be made through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI
- Last date to apply: 24 February 2026 up to 6:00 PM
- After final submission, no correction is allowed
- Application cannot be withdrawn after submission
Important Links
| Form Correction | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Download Civil Services IAS Notification | Click Here |
| Download Forest Service IFS Notification | Click Here |
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| Latest Update | Sarkari Result |
📌 UPSC Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern – CSE and IFS
The selection process has two main stages:
- Preliminary Examination – Common for both CSE & IFS
- Main Examination + Interview – Different for CSE and IFS
Stage I – Preliminary Examination (Common for CSE & IFS)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Papers | 2 Papers |
| Total Marks | 200 + 200 = 400 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours each |
| Paper I | General Studies |
| Paper II | CSAT (Aptitude) |
| Qualifying Paper | Paper II – minimum 33% required |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for wrong answer |
| Language | Hindi & English |
| Purpose | Screening Test only |
| Final Merit | Prelims marks not counted |
Stage II – Main Examination & Interview
After qualifying Prelims, candidates enter Stage II.
The pattern is different for CSE and IFS.
A. Civil Services Examination (CSE) – Main Exam Pattern
1. Written Examination
Qualifying Papers (Not counted for merit)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language | 300 |
| Paper B | English | 300 |
👉 Minimum 25% required in both papers.
Merit Papers (Counted for Ranking)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II | General Studies-I | 250 |
| Paper III | General Studies-II | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies-III | 250 |
| Paper V | General Studies-IV (Ethics) | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper 1 | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper 2 | 250 |
| Total Written | 1750 |
2. Personality Test (Interview)
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Interview | 275 |
Final Total for CSE:
👉 1750 (Written) + 275 (Interview) = 2025 Marks
B. Indian Forest Service (IFS) – Main Exam Pattern
1. Written Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General English | 300 |
| Paper II | General Knowledge | 300 |
| Paper III | Optional Subject 1 – Paper 1 | 200 |
| Paper IV | Optional Subject 1 – Paper 2 | 200 |
| Paper V | Optional Subject 2 – Paper 1 | 200 |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject 2 – Paper 2 | 200 |
| Total Written | 1400 |
2. Personality Test
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Interview | 300 |
Final Total for IFS:
👉 1400 (Written) + 300 (Interview) = 1700 Marks
🧩 Interview / Personality Test – Common Points
- Tests personality, leadership and decision-making ability
- Natural and purposeful conversation
- Evaluates suitability for public service
- Candidates called ≈ twice the number of vacancies
🔑 Final Summary
| Stage | CSE | IFS |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Common for both | |
| Main Written | 1750 Marks | 1400 Marks |
| Interview | 275 Marks | 300 Marks |
| Final Total | 2025 Marks | 1700 Marks |
📌 Simple Flow
Prelims → Main Exam → Interview → Final Merit List
