Union Public Service Commission UPSC, has released the Mains Online Form on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026. The exam was conducted on 24 May 2026. UPSC Application Mains Form has started on 19 June 2026 & the candidates can apply Until 29 June 2026. 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 Mains Recruitment 2026 which has given below. (Advt. No. 05/2026)

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UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Online Form 2026

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026 : Short Details

Important Dates

• Online Apply Start Date : 04 February 2026
• Online Apply Last Date : 27 February 2026 (Extended)
• Last Date For Fee Payment : 27 February 2026
• Pre Exam Date : 24 May 2026
• Admit Card : 15 May 2026
• Answer Key : 27 May 2026
• Result Date : 15 June 2026
• Mains Form Start Date : 19 June 2026

Mains Form Last Date : 29 June 2026

• Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.

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 the following methods:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Notification 2026 : Age Limit As On 01 August 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 Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details

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

UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest 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.

• 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.
• For more details read the official notification before applying. |

How To Fill UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Online Form 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website.

• Log in using your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
• Click on the “Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 – Detailed Application Form (DAF-I)” link.
• Fill in all the required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, category details, service preferences, cadre preferences, language papers, and examination centre preferences.
• Upload the required documents in the prescribed format, if applicable.
• Preview the application carefully and verify all the entered details before final submission.
• Submit the DAF-I and complete the fee payment (if applicable).
• Download and print the confirmation page for future reference. |

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection
- Pre Examination

• Mains Examination
• Interview |

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS

##### Online Mains Form Link	##### Click Here
##### Check Mains Form Notice	##### Click Here
##### Download Name Wise Result	##### Click Here
##### Download Pre Result	##### IAS | IFS
##### Download Pre Answer Key	##### Paper-I | Paper-II
##### Download Admit Card	##### Click Here
##### Apply Online	##### Click Here
##### Check Date Extend Notice	##### Click Here
##### Check Official Notification	##### [Click Here]
##### UPSC Official Website	##### Click Here

UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment 2026 : Important Question
- Question: When will the online application for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment 2026 Start?

• Answer: The online application for this recruitment has started on 19 June 2026 . | | - Question: What is the last date for online application for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Online Form 2026?
• Answer: The last date for online application Form is 29 June 2026. | | - Question: What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Bharti 2026?
• Answer: The age limit for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains****Bharti 2026 is as follows:
• The Minimum age required is 21 Years & The Maximum Age Is 32 Years as on 01 August 2026. | | - Question: What is the eligibility for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Vacancy 2026?
• Answer: The eligibility criteria for the UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Vacancy 2026 are as follows: | | - Question: What is the official website for UPSC?
• Answer: The official website for UPSCis https://upsc.gov.in/ |