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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 13 July 2026 & the candidates can apply Until 22 July 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 IFS Mains Recruitment 2026 which has given below. ( Advt. No. 05/2026 ) Download SarkariNaukriAdda App Now WhatsApp Telegram UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026 - Last Date Today UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026: Short Details

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    Total Posts: 1013 Posts Download SarkariNaukriAdda App Now UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details Post Name No. Of Post Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 933 Posts Indian Forest Service (IFS) 80 Posts UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria Indian Administrative Service (IAS):

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

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    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.

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    For more details read the official notification before applying.

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    How To Fill UPSC Civil Services IFS 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 Apply Online IFS Mains Form Link Click Here Check IFS Mains Form Notice Click Here Apply Online IAS Mains Form Link Click Here Check IAS 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 IFS Mains Recruitment 2026:

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    Important Question Question: When will the online application for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026 Start? Answer: The online application for this recruitment has started on 13 July 2026. Question: What is the last date for online application for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026? Answer: The last date for online application Form is 22 July 2026. Question: What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Bharti 2026? Answer: The age limit for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Bharti 2026 is as follows: The Minimum age required is 21 Years & The Maximum

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    Age Is 32 Years as on 01 August 2026. Question: What is the eligibility for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Vacancy 2026? Answer: The eligibility criteria for the UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Vacancy 2026 are as follows: Question: What is the official website for UPSC? Answer: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/ SarkariNaukriAdda.Com.Cm Download English Vocab App Latest Posts Bihar BPSC Stenographer Final Answer Key 2026 - Out UPPSC Pre Online Form 2026 (500 Posts) PNB Bank LBO Online Form 2026 UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026 -

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    Last Date Today UPSC Principal, Vice Principal Online Form 2026 UPESSC Principal Online Form 2026 WhatsApp Telegram Official Website of SarkariNaukriAdda™ – | Since 2009 | Trademark Applications for “SarkariNaukriAdda” Accepted and Advertised by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Government of India, under Application Nos. 6921399 (Class 35) and 6921398 (Class 41). Disclaimer: Information regarding any exam form, results/marks, answer key are published on this website are provided just for the immediate information of the examinees and should not be considered as a legal document. While every effort has been made by SarkariNaukriAdda team to ensure the accuracy of the information provided which includes official links, we are not responsible for any inadvertent errors that may appear in the examination results/marks, answer key or time table/admission dates. Additionally, we disclaim any liability for any loss or damage caused by any shortcomings, defects, or inaccuracies in the information available on this website. In case of any correction is needed feel free to contact us through contact us page. Connect With Us SarkariNaukriAdda @X SarkariNaukriAdda @Telegram SarkariNaukriAdda @WhatsApp SarkariNaukriAdda @Instagram SarkariNaukriAdda @Facebook SarkariNaukriAdda @YouTube SarkariNaukriAdda @Mobile App Copyright © 2009 - 2025 | SarkariNaukriAdda™ ( Since 2009 ) Home Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer Search for:

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    UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026

Status: Application Window Active
Published: July 22, 2026
Year: 2026

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Job Actions & Documents

  • Apply Online IFS Mains Form Link Open
  • Check IFS Mains Form Notice Open
  • Apply Online IAS Mains Form Link Open
  • Check IAS Mains Form Notice Open
  • Download Name Wise Result Open
  • Download Pre Result (IAS) Open
  • Download Pre Result (IFS) Open
  • Download Pre Answer Key (Paper-I) Open
  • Download Pre Answer Key (Paper-II) Open
  • Download Admit Card Open
  • Apply Online Open
  • Check Date Extend Notice Open
  • UPSC Official Website Open

Quick Summary

  • Post Date: July 22, 2026
  • Total Posts: 1013 Posts Download SarkariNaukriAdda App Now UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details Post Name No. Of Post Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 933 Posts Indian Forest Service (IFS) 80 Posts 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 IFS 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 Apply Online IFS Mains Form Link Click Here Check IFS Mains Form Notice Click Here Apply Online IAS Mains Form Link Click Here Check IAS 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 IFS Mains Recruitment 2026: Important Question Question: When will the online application for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026 Start? Answer: The online application for this recruitment has started on 13 July 2026. Question: What is the last date for online application for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026? Answer: The last date for online application Form is 22 July 2026. Question: What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Bharti 2026? Answer: The age limit for UPSC Civil Services IFS 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 IFS Mains Vacancy 2026? Answer: The eligibility criteria for the UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Vacancy 2026 are as follows: Question: What is the official website for UPSC? Answer: The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/ SarkariNaukriAdda.Com.Cm Download English Vocab App Latest Posts Bihar BPSC Stenographer Final Answer Key 2026 - Out UPPSC Pre Online Form 2026 (500 Posts) PNB Bank LBO Online Form 2026 UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026 - Last Date Today Railway NFR Apprentice Online Form 2026 (6777 Posts) Related Posts UPPSC Pre Online Form 2026 (500 Posts) PNB Bank LBO Online Form 2026 UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026 - Last Date Today UPSC Principal, Vice Principal Online Form 2026 UPESSC Principal Online Form 2026 WhatsApp Telegram Official Website of SarkariNaukriAdda™ – | Since 2009 | Trademark Applications for “SarkariNaukriAdda” Accepted and Advertised by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Government of India, under Application Nos. 6921399 (Class 35) and 6921398 (Class 41). Disclaimer: Information regarding any exam form, results/marks, answer key are published on this website are provided just for the immediate information of the examinees and should not be considered as a legal document. While every effort has been made by SarkariNaukriAdda team to ensure the accuracy of the information provided which includes official links, we are not responsible for any inadvertent errors that may appear in the examination results/marks, answer key or time table/admission dates. Additionally, we disclaim any liability for any loss or damage caused by any shortcomings, defects, or inaccuracies in the information available on this website. In case of any correction is needed feel free to contact us through contact us page. Connect With Us SarkariNaukriAdda @X SarkariNaukriAdda @Telegram SarkariNaukriAdda @WhatsApp SarkariNaukriAdda @Instagram SarkariNaukriAdda @Facebook SarkariNaukriAdda @YouTube SarkariNaukriAdda @Mobile App Copyright © 2009 - 2025 | SarkariNaukriAdda™ ( Since 2009 ) Home Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer Search for:
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At a Glance

Post Date
July 22, 2026
Post Time
5:50 pm
Total Posts
1013 Posts
Year
2026

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

Application Fee

Payment Mode (Online) Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Age Limits

Minimum Age 18 Years
Maximum Age 40 Years
Age Relaxation As per department recruitment rules

Vacancy Details

Total Posts 1013 Posts
Department Official Source
Category Latest Jobs
Selection Type Written Test / Merit / Document Verification

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.
  • 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):

How To Apply

  • 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.

Mode Of Selection

Pre Examination
Mains Examination
Interview

Job Profile & Career Growth

This government recruitment notification is published under the administrative guidelines of the respective department. Group B and C roles generally involve supervisory, administrative, technical, or desk-oriented support tasks. Employees are responsible for implementing government policies, maintaining official registers, and assisting senior officers in executive operations.

Salary Structure & Allowances

Pay Scale As per Central 7th Pay Commission / State Pay Matrix guidelines
Key Allowances Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA)
Benefits New Pension Scheme (NPS), CGHS/State Medical Cover, Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
Increments Standard annual increment of 3% on basic pay plus semi-annual DA hikes

Detailed Selection Stages

The recruitment pipeline typically consists of: 1. **Written Examination**: Computer-based test (CBT) or OMR sheet offline test covering General Knowledge, Basic Mathematics, Reasoning, and Language. 2. **Skill / Physical Test**: Applicable for typing, physical fitness, or stenography roles. 3. **Document Verification**: Matching age, educational certificates, caste certificates with notification parameters. 4. **Medical Test**: General health validation at designated government hospitals.

Expert Preparation Tips

Read the detailed syllabus outlined in the official notification. Focus on solving previous years' papers of this department to identify repeating questions in the GK and core subjects. Prepare a daily 6-hour study routine.

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Important Questions (FAQ)

Q. When will the online application for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026 Start?
A. The online application for this recruitment has started on 13 July 2026.
Q. What is the last date for online application for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Online Form 2026?
A. The last date for online application Form is 22 July 2026.
Q. What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Bharti 2026?
A. The age limit for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Bharti 2026 is as follows:
Q. How to avoid application form rejection?
A. Ensure that your uploaded photo is clicked on a light background, has no spectacles or caps, and is within the specified size limit. Double-check spelling of your name, parent's name, and date of birth with your Matriculation certificate.
Q. Who is eligible for fee relaxation?
A. Generally, female candidates, SC, ST, PwD (physically disabled), and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from paying the application fee in central government recruitments.
Q. Is an EWS certificate mandatory at the time of application?
A. Yes, you must possess a valid EWS income certificate issued for the relevant financial year before the closing date of the application.