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UPSC Civil Services IAS IFS Pre Recruitment 2026
UPSC has released the admit card for Civil Services and Forest Services IAS/IFS Pre Examination 2026. Eligible candidates can download the admit card from the official UPSC website before the exam date.
Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Civil Services IAS & IFS Pre |
| Total Posts | 1013 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Advt No. | 05/2026 & 06/2026 |
Important Dates
| Application Start | 2026-02-04 |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 2026-02-27 |
| Admit Card Date | N/A |
| Written exam date | 2026-05-24 |
| Correction Window Date | 2026-02-28 to 2026-03-03 |
| Prelims Date | 2026-05-24 |
Application Fees
| SC/ST | 0 |
|---|---|
| OBC | 100 |
| General/EWS | 100 |
Eligibility
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree in any stream for IAS; Bachelor Degree in one of the subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture or equivalent for IFS. |
|---|---|
| Age Limit SC/ST | 21-37 |
| Age Limit OBC | 21-35 |
| Age Limit General/EWS | 21-32 |
Selection Process
- 1.) Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
- 2.) Main Examination (Descriptive type)
- 3.) Personality Test (Interview)
How To Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official UPSC OTR portal and complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Step 2: Login with the registered credentials and fill in the application form for IAS/IFS Pre 2026.
- Step 3: Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Step 4: Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or e-challan.
- Step 5: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Location
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi, Delhi, 110069, India
Details
UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service IAS / IFS Pre Examination 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the Civil Services and Forest Services Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who applied for IAS and IFS posts can download their admit card soon from the official website.
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 04/02/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 27/02/2026 (upto 6 PM)
- Correction Window: 28/02/2026 to 03/03/2026
- Pre Exam Date: 24/05/2026
- Admit Card: Available before exam
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PH: Nil
- All Category Female: Nil
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Age Relaxation as per rules
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and other Civil Services | 933 | Bachelor Degree in any stream |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Bachelor Degree with at least one of the subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture or equivalent. |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
- Main Examination (Descriptive type)
- Personality Test (Interview)
How to Apply
Interested candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC website. Then fill the online application form for the relevant exam, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit.
For more details, refer to the official notification and the admit card link when active.
FAQ
The UPSC IAS/IFS Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled for 24 May 2026.
The admit card will be released before the exam date. Candidates are advised to check the official UPSC website regularly.
SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. It is Nil.
The minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 32 years as of 1 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
There are 933 vacancies for IAS (Civil Services) and 80 vacancies for IFS (Forest Services), total 1013 posts.
Yes, correction window is available from 28 February to 3 March 2026. Limited fields can be edited.