UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 has released notification for various posts Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) under UPSC. Interested candidates can apply online from 04-02-2026 to 27-02-2026 at offical website : Click Here

Post Details:
  • Post Name: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Forest Service (IFS)
  • Salary: ₹56,100 - ₹250,000
  • Minimum Qualification: Graduate
  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Total Vacancies: 1,013
  • Exam Date: To Be Announced

Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, Physical Eligibility, pay scale and all other information..

Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

Read Official Notification / Apply Online

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

  • Apply Online Start Date 2026-02-04
  • Apply Online Last Date 2026-02-27
  • Last Date For Fee Payment 2026-02-27
  • Correction Last Date 2026-02-28
  • Exam Date To Be Announced
  • Admit Card To Be Announced
  • Result Date To Be Announced

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

  • General Fees ₹100/-
  • OBC Fees ₹100/-
  • SC Fees ₹0/-
  • ST Fees ₹0/-
  • Portal Charge ₹0/-
  • Payment Methods:
    Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

  • Minimum Age 21 Years
  • Max Age (General) 32 Years
  • Max Age (OBC) 35 Years
  • Max Age (SC) 37 Years
  • Max Age (ST) 37 Years
  • Max Age (Female) 32 Years
  • Age Relaxation:

    OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years.

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Total Post

1013
Total Vacancies
₹56100 - ₹250000
UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Category Wise Post

Post Name General EWS OBC SC ST Total
IAS 380 93 252 140 68 933
IFS 32 8 22 12 6 80

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Mode Of Selection

  • Preliminary Exam (Objective) Step 1
  • Main Exam (Written/Descriptive) Step 2
  • Interview/Personality Test Step 3

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Post Details

Sno
Post Name
Eligibility
Salary
1
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream
Level 10 (Pay Matrix Rs. 56,100 - 2,50,000)
2
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Bachelor Degree with one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Engineering
Level 10 (Pay Matrix Rs. 56,100 - 2,25,000)

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Online Form Fill Instruction

  • 1. Candidates must first register on the UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the official website.
  • 2. After successful OTR, login and navigate to the 'Active Examinations' section to select the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026.
  • 3. Fill out Part-I of the application with your personal details, educational qualifications, and address.
  • 4. Ensure you select the correct exam type: Civil Services, Indian Forest Service, or both, based on your eligibility.
  • 5. Proceed to Part-II where you need to pay the application fee of Rs. 100 (exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD) via net banking or cards.
  • 6. Upload a high-quality scanned photograph and signature strictly as per the pixel and file size requirements mentioned in the notification.
  • 7. Upload a scanned copy of your photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.) which you will carry to the exam hall.
  • 8. Choose your preferred examination center from the available list for both Prelims and Mains (for IAS).
  • 9. Review all the information entered in the application form carefully before the final submission.
  • 10. Take a printout of the successfully submitted application form and the system-generated fee receipt for your records.

UPSC Civil Services IAS Pre / Forest Service IFS Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required

S.No Documents Name Details
1 One Time Registration (OTR) Profile This is the base profile containing your permanent personal data and contact details which is required for all UPSC applications.
2 Graduation Degree or Final Year Certificate A degree from a recognized university is mandatory to prove educational eligibility; final year students must provide proof of appearing.
3 Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) Necessary for candidates seeking reservation or age relaxation; OBC/EWS certificates must be based on the financial year 2025
4 Photo Identity Proof A valid government
5 Disability Certificate (PwBD) Candidates applying under the disability category must provide a certificate issued by a competent medical authority as per government formats.
6 Age Proof Document Typically the 10th standard (Matriculation) certificate is used to verify the exact date of birth against the eligibility criteria.
7 Scanned Photograph and Signature Digital copies of a recent color photograph and signature are required for the online form and will appear on the admit card.
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