UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Online Form 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

Application Fee

General, OBC, EWS	₹ 100/-
SC / ST	₹ 0/-
PH Candidates	₹ 0/-
All Female Category	₹ 0/-

Age Limits

Minimum Age	21 Years.
Maximum Age	32 Years.

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026 : Short Details

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UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details

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.

Visit the official UPSC website.

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.

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