UPSC Civil Services / Forest Services IAS / IFS Pre Examination 2026 – Apply Online
Short Notification :
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Civil Services Examination (IAS) and Forest Services Examination (IFS) Preliminary Exam 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through UPSC One Time Registration (OTR). Read full details related to eligibility, age limit, exam date, fees and application process below.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Civil Services Examination (IAS) and Forest Services Examination (IFS) Preliminary Exam 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through UPSC One Time Registration (OTR). Read full details related to eligibility, age limit, exam date, fees and application process below.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Civil Services Examination (IAS) & Forest Services Examination (IFS) – 2026
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 27 February 2026 (Till 06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 February 2026 |
| UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Exam Date | 24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card | Available Before Exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0/- |
| All Category Female | ₹0/- |
Fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 32 Years
- Age relaxation as per UPSC Civil Services & Forest Services rules.
Vacancy Details (Total : 1013 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 | Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Bachelor Degree with at least one subject: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or Zoology. |
Services Under Civil Services Examination
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax / Customs)
- Indian Audit & Accounts Service
- Indian Railway Traffic / Accounts / Personnel Service
- Indian Defence Accounts Service
- Indian Postal Service
- Indian Civil Accounts Service
- Assistant Security Commissioner (RPF)
- Pondicherry Civil & Police Service
- Other Group A & Group B Services
How to Fill UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Online Form 2026
- UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for all candidates.
- Complete OTR Registration before filling the application form.
- Login using OTR credentials and fill the online application.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Preview the application carefully before final submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form.
Important Links
| Apply Online (UPSC OTR) | Registration | Login |
| Download Civil Services IAS Notification English | Click Here |
| Download Civil Services IAS Notification Hindi | Click Here |
| Download Forest Services IFS Notification English | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |