UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026. This national-level competitive examination is conducted annually to recruit candidates for prestigious Group A and Group B Civil Services under the Government of India.

The UPSC IAS / IFS Online Form 2026 will start in January 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online till February 2026. The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled to be held on 24 May 2026. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying online.

UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 For IAS/IFS Vacancy Details

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Important Dates	Application Fee
Online Application Start Date: January 2026 Last Date for Registration: February 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: February 2026 Prelims Admit Card: To Be Announced Prelims Exam Date: 24 May 2026	General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0/- All Category Female Candidates: ₹0/- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years Maximum Age: 32 Years Candidate must be born between 02 August 1994 and 01 August 2005 Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC rules

UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: To Be Notified
Indian Administrative Service (IAS): To Be Notified
Indian Forest Service (IFS): To Be Notified

UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026: Services Included

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), Group A
Indian Postal Service, Group A
Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A
Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A
Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A
Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A
Assistant Security Commissioner (RPF), Group A
Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A
Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group A
Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A
Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B
Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B
Pondicherry Police Service, Group B

Eligibility Criteria

IAS: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
IFS: Bachelor’s Degree with at least one subject: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Zoology.

Pay Scale & Mode of Selection

Pay Scale: As per 7th Pay Commission (Level 10 to Level 18)
Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Interview

How to Apply UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 For IAS/IFS

Visit the UPSC official website.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
Fill Part-I and Part-II of the application form.
Upload photograph and signature as per guidelines.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Submit the form and download confirmation page.

Important Links
Apply Online (OTR)	Link Active Soon
Download Notification	Link Active Soon
Download Syllabus	IAS \| IFS
Official Website	Click Here
Home Page	Click Here

UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 For IAS/IFS: FAQs

Q1. When will UPSC CSE 2026 application start?
January 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
February 2026.

Q3. What is the Prelims exam date?
24 May 2026.

Q4. What is the age limit?
21 to 32 years.

Q5. What is the application fee?
₹100 for General/OBC/EWS.

Q6. Are female candidates exempted from fee?
Yes.

Q7. What is the eligibility for IAS?
Graduation in any discipline.

Q8. What is the selection process?
Prelims, Mains & Interview.

Q9. What is the salary of IAS?
As per 7th CPC.

Q10. Where to apply for UPSC CSE 2026?
Through UPSC OTR portal.

UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 Apply Online – Prelims on 24 May

UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2026 For IAS/IFS Vacancy Details

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