Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) UPSC Civil Services/ Forest Service Recruitment 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Fees, Selection, Last Date, Apply Online, UPSC has released a new notification for the Civil Services and Forest Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates interested in applying can fill out the online application form from February 4, 2026 to February 24, 2026.
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and no older than 32 years to apply for the UPSC Civil Services/ Forest Service Recruitment 2026. This recruitment is done for 1013 Posts. Candidates are advised to read the official notification before applying.
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 | Short Details of Notification
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 Information Service (Junior Grade), Gr 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
- Pay Scale : As Per Rule.
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Interview
- Medical Examination
- Physical Examination
UPSC Civil Services/ Forest Service Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://upsc.gov.in/) of UPSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 04 February 2026 to 24 February 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “UPSC Civil Services/ Forest Service Recruitment 2026“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Download Civil Services IAS Notification | English | Hindi |
| Download Forest Services IFS Notification | English | Hindi |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |
UPSC Civil Services/ Forest Service Recruitment 2026– Important Questions
When will the application process Started for UPSC Civil Services/ Forest Service Recruitment 2026?
The application process for this recruitment has started from 04 February 2026.
What is the last date for Apply Online this recruitment?
The last date to submit for this recrutiment 24 February 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 1013 Vacancies.
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Candidates will be selected based on Pre Examination + Mains Examination + Interview.
What is the official website for UPSC?
The official website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/.
