How many vacancies are there in UPSC IAS IFS 2026?

There are a total of **Indian Administrative Services (IAS):** 933 Posts. vacancies announced for this recruitment.

UPSC IAS IFS Recruitment 2026 — Details, Dates & Result

Q: What is the qualification for UPSC IAS IFS 2026?

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

Q: What is the age limit for UPSC IAS IFS 2026?

**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.

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UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Admit Card 2026

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Complete Exam Timeline

Application Process Start

Notification

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4 Feb 2026 – 27 Feb 2026

Application Submission

Registration

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4 Feb 2026 – 27 Feb 2026

Last date for application submission and fee payment.

Admit Card Release

Admit Card

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11 May 2026 – 23 May 2026

Candidates can download their admit card using their Application Number, Password, or Security Pin.

Examination Date

Exam

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24 May 2026 – 24 May 2026

The IAS/IFS Examination will be conducted.

Answer Key

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26 May 2026 – 5 Jun 2026

Paper I - GS1

Paper II

Prelims Result

Result

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15 Jun 2026 – 19 Jun 2026

Mains Registration

Registration

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19 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2026

Age Limit

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.

Qualification 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.
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.

Application Fee

General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
SC / ST: ₹ 0/-
PH Candidates: ₹ 0/-
All Female Category: ₹ 0/-
Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.

About this Exam

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the IAS/IFS Examination 2026 for recruitment into Civil Services and Indian Forest Service. The exam is scheduled for 24 May 2026, with the application process having started on 04 February 2026 and closed on 27 February 2026.