UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 Union Public Service Commission UPSC

Union Public Service Commission UPSC, has released the Notification on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. This recruitment is for 933 posts. UPSC Application Form has started on 04 February 2026 & the candidates can apply till the 24 February 2026. The Minimum age required is 21 Years & The Maximum Age Is 32 Years as on 01 August 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 on official website.

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Examination 2026 Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date : 04 February 2026
Online Apply Last Date : 24 February 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment : 24 February 2026
Pre Exam Date : 24 May 2026

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Examination 2026 Application Fee

General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
SC / ST : ₹ 0/-
PH Candidates : ₹ 0/-
All Female Category : ₹ 0/-
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using this methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Vacancy Total Post and Age Limit As On 01 August 2026

Total Post : 933 Posts
Minimum Age : 21 Years.
Maximum Age : 32 Years.
Must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005
Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. Of Post
Indian Administrative Services (IAS)	933 Posts
Indian Forest Services (IFS)	933 Posts

UPSC Civil Services Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India are eligible for this examination.

UPSC Civil Services Indian Forest Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Indian Forest Service (IFS) Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications can apply.