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UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Mains Admit Card on its official website for the Recruitment of Civil Services and Forest Service IAS / IFS Examination 2026.
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- Total posts
- 1013Union Public Service Commission
- Qualification
- Graduaterecognized board/univ
- Age limit
- 21 – 32 yearsrelaxation by category
- Pay level / Salary
- Check noticeplus allowances
Important dates
Key timeline milestones announced by Union Public Service Commission. Please submit and verify your application before the last date.
- Application opened
4 February 2026
- Download window closes
27 February 2026
- Exam date / Hall ticket release
21 August 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment
2026-02-27
- Pre Exam Date
2026-05-24
- Admit Card Release Date
2026-05-15
- Answer Key Release Date
2026-05-27
- Result Date
2026-06-15
- IAS Mains Form Start Date
2026-06-19
- IAS Mains Form Last Date
2026-06-29
- IFS Mains Form Start Date
2026-07-13
- IFS Mains Form Last Date
2026-07-22
- IAS Mains Exam Date
2026-08-21 to 2026-08-30
- IAS Mains Admit Card
2026-08-14
Vacancy breakdown
Post-wise and department-wise vacancy details specified in the official advertisement.
| Post name | Department | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | Union Public Service Commission | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India | 933 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | Union Public Service Commission | Bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture or equivalent | 80 |
| Total Vacancies | 1013 | ||
Eligibility & Age limit
Educational qualification
- Graduate (Any Stream / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science / Botany / Chemistry / Geology / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Zoology / Agriculture)
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline for IAS, or relevant science/engineering disciplines for IFS.
Age limit & relaxation
Age as on cutoff date: 21 – 32 years
Standard reservation benefits and upper age relaxation apply for SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates as per Govt rules.
Application fee
Payable online via Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, or SBI Challan where applicable.
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 |
| PH | ₹0 |
| All Female | ₹0 |
Note: Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Selection process
Candidates must clear the designated stages to be considered for merit list and appointment.
- 1Stage 1
Pre Examination
- 2Stage 2
Mains Examination
- 3Stage 3
Interview
How to apply
- Visit the official application portal using the link below.
- Register with your active Mobile Number and Email ID to generate login credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
- Upload scanned copy of photograph, signature, and necessary certificates according to prescribed dimensions.
- Pay application fee online (if applicable) and preview your completed form.
- Submit the application and save or print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Always verify your name, date of birth, and father's name against your 10th certificate before making payment. Changes might not be allowed after the correction window.