Short Detail:
Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the notification for Civil Services and Forest Services IAS / IFS Pre Examination 2026 for total 1013 Posts. Candidates who meet the required qualifications and are interested in applying for the UPSC Civil Services And Forest Services IAS/IFS Vacancy 2026 can submit their applications online from 04 Feb 2026 to 24 Feb 2026. For details about eligibility, vacancies, selection process, pay scale, and more, please refer to the full notification below.
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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: N/A
- 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
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Download Civil Services IAS Notification | Click Here |
| Download Forest Service IFS Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| 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
