The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the UPSC Civil Services and Forest Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2026. A total of 1,013 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website.
The online application process for UPSC Civil Services/Forest Service Recruitment 2026 will be open from 04 February 2026 to 24 February 2026. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and not more than 32 years old as per the prescribed eligibility criteria. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their applications.
| UPSC Civil Services/ Forest Service Recruitment 2026 |
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) : Short Details of Notification EXAMINATION NOTICE NO 05/2026-CSE and 06/2026-IFoSE | https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 04 February 2026 • Application Start : 04 February 2026 • Last Date for Apply Online : 24 February 2026 • Last Date For Fee Payment : 24 February 2026 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Exam Date : 24 May 2026 • Admit Card Date : Before Exam • Result : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • General / OBC / EWS : 100/- • SC / ST / PH : 00/- • All Females : 00/- • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc. |
| Age Limit |
| • 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. • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 1013 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | ||
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification |
| Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services) | 933 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 | Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent. |
| Indian Administrative Service | Indian Foreign Service | Indian Police Service |
| Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Gr A | Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A | Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A |
| Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A | Indian Postal Service, Group A | Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A |
| Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A | Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B | Pondicherry Police Service, Group B |
| Indian Trade Service, Group A (Gr. III). | Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A | |
| Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A | Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A | Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A |
| Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A | Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A | Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Gr A |
| Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A | Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) | Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services): Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. • Indian Forest Service (IFS): Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent. • For detailed educational requirements, read the official notification. |
| Salary |
| As Per Rule. |
| Selection Process |
| • Written Exam • Interview • Medical Examination • Physical Examination |
| UPSC Civil Services/ Forest Service Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at https://upsc.gov.in/. 2. Eligible candidates can apply online between 04 February 2026 and 24 February 2026. 3. Before applying, carefully read the official notification for UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service Recruitment 2026. 4. Check and collect all required documents, including eligibility details, ID proof, address information, and basic personal details. 5. Keep scanned copies of necessary documents ready, such as photograph, signature, and ID proof. 6. Before submitting the application form, review the preview and verify all details carefully. 7. After final submission, take a printout of the application form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Civil Services IAS Notification | Click Here |
| Download Forest Services IFS Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |