UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment 2026

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UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment 2026

Brief Information

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)

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
Note	Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.
Advertisement Number	05/2026

Application Fees

Gen / OBC / EWS	₹ 100/-
SC / ST	₹ 0/-
PH Candidates	₹ 0/-
All Female Category	₹ 0/-
Payment Mode	Online

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

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 : Vacancy Details

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

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

Pre Examination
Mains Examination
Interview

Important Links

Content Type	Action
WhatsApp Channel	Join Now
Join Telegram	Join Now
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
UPSC Official Website	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 When will the online application for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment 2026 Start?

The online application for this recruitment has started on 19 June 2026.

Q.2 What is the last date for online application for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Online Form 2026?

The last date for online application Form is 29 June 2026.

Q.3 What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Bharti 2026?

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.

Q.4 What is the eligibility for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Vacancy 2026?

The eligibility criteria for the UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Vacancy 2026 are as follows:

Q.5 What is the official website for UPSC?

The official website for UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/