UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1013 Posts
Union Public Service Commission(UPSC)
UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Preliminary Online Form 2026
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) / Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026: Short Details
Post Date/Update: 07 February 2026 | 09:21 PM
Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC Civil
Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications for 933 vacancies in the Indian
Administrative Service and Indian Forest Service. Eligible candidates who meet the prescribed educational
qualifications, age criteria, and other eligibility conditions can apply online through the official UPSC website
within the specified application period. The selection process includes the Preliminary Examination followed by the
Main Examination and Personality Test (Interview) as per the official recruitment guidelines. Applicants are advised
to carefully review all important details such as eligibility requirements, age limit, application fee, schedule of
exams, and reservation policy before submitting their online application form. It is essential to provide accurate
information and upload supporting documents in the correct format to avoid rejection at any stage. Candidates should
regularly check the official portal for updates regarding exam dates, admit card release, result announcements, and
final selection related to UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 202.
Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or pay offline
through E-Challan.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) / Indian Forest Service (IFS) Notification 2026: Age Limit as on 01 August 2026
Minimum Age
21 Years
Maximum Age
32 Years
Date of Birth Range: Not earlier than 02 August 1994 and not later than 01 August 2005.
Age Relaxation
Extra as per UPSC Civil Services (IAS) / Indian Forest Service (IFS) Recruitment Rules 2026.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) / Indian Forest Service (IFS) Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details — Total 1013 Posts
Post Name
Number of Posts
Indian Administrative Services (IAS)
933 Posts
Indian Forest Services (IFS)
80
UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Service Name
Eligibility Criteria
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology,
Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized
university.
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