UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026
Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published the admit card for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026. There are 1013 posts in total. The last date to apply is 27 February 2026. Below you will find the important dates, application fee, age limit, vacancy details and direct links to the official website. Always confirm the details in the official notification.
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
- IAS Mains Form Start Date: 19 June 2026
- IAS Mains Form Last Date: 29 June 2026
- IFS Mains Form Start Date: 13 July 2026
- IFS Mains Form Last Date: 22 July 2026
- IAS Mains Exam Date: 21 - 30 August 2026
- IFS Mains Exam Date: 22 to 29 November 2026
- IAS Mains Admit Card: 14 August 2026 Available Now
Application fee
- General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST: ₹ 0/-
- PH Candidates: ₹ 0/-
- All Female Category: ₹ 0/-
- 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
Total posts
1013 Posts
Vacancy details and eligibility
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 Posts |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 Posts |
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Important links
| Apply online | |
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| Apply Online IAS Mains Form Link | upsconline.nic.in |
| Result | |
| Download Name Wise Result PDF | upsc.gov.in |
| Download Pre Result PDF | upsc.gov.in |
| Download Pre Result PDF | upsc.gov.in |
| Answer key | |
| Download Pre Answer Key PDF | upsc.gov.in |
| Download Pre Answer Key PDF | upsc.gov.in |
| Admit card & exam city | |
| Download IAS Mains Admit Card | upsconline.nic.in |
| Notifications & notices | |
| Check IAS Mains Exam Date Notice PDF | upsc.gov.in |
| Check IFS Mains Form Notice PDF | upsc.gov.in |
| Check IAS Mains Form Notice PDF | upsc.gov.in |
| Check Date Extend Notice | upsc.gov.in |
| Official website | |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
How to apply or check
- Read the official notification and confirm you meet the eligibility and age limit.
- Open the official link above and register or log in.
- Fill in the form, upload your photo and signature, and pay the fee if one applies.
- Download and keep a printout of the submitted form or the result page.
Questions about UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026
How many vacancies are there in UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026?
There are 1013 Posts in total. Post-wise numbers are in the vacancy details table on this page.
What is the application fee?
General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-. See the fee table for other categories.
What is the 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.
What is the official website?
The official website is https://upsc.gov.in/. All links on this page go to the official website or notification.