Admit Card2026
UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026
Dates, fee, age, qualification, vacancies, selection process and job-specific action links — separated clearly for quick reading.
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Read the notification before applying. Registration, login, OTP and payments should be completed only on the official authority website.
Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date04 February 2026
- Online Apply Last Date27 February 2026 (Extended)
- Last Date For Fee Payment27 February 2026
- Pre Exam Date24 May 2026
- Admit Card15 May 2026
- Answer Key27 May 2026
- Result Date15 June 2026
- IAS Mains Form Start Date19 June 2026
- IAS Mains Form Last Date29 June 2026
- IFS Mains Form Start Date13 July 2026
- IFS Mains Form Last Date22 July 2026
- IAS Mains Exam Date21 – 30 August 2026
- IFS Mains Exam Date22 to 29 November 2026
- IAS Mains Admit Card14 August 2026 Available Now
Application Fee
- General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST : ₹ 0/-
- PH Candidates : ₹ 0/-
- All Female Category : ₹ 0/-
- Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
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 Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026
- Total Post
Vacancy / Post Details
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 Posts |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 Posts |
Education Qualification / Eligibility
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India are eligible for this examination. Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications can apply. For more details read the official notification before applying.
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India are eligible for this examination.
- Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications can apply.
- For more details read the official notification before applying.
- How To Check & Download UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Exam Date 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website. Go to the What’s New / Examinations section. Click on Exam Date Notice: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026. You will be redirected to the UPSC portal. Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth if required. Submit the details to access your Exam Date Notice. Check your exam date, timing, venue, roll number, and other instructions carefully. Download and save the Exam Date Notice for future reference. Take a clear printout and carry it to the examination centre.
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Go to the What’s New / Examinations section.
- Click on Exam Date Notice: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.
- You will be redirected to the UPSC portal.
- Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth if required.
- Submit the details to access your Exam Date Notice.
- Check your exam date, timing, venue, roll number, and other instructions carefully.
- Download and save the Exam Date Notice for future reference.
- Take a clear printout and carry it to the examination centre.
Mode of Selection
Pre Examination Mains Examination Interview
Pre Examination
Mains Examination
Interview
How to Apply
- Read the official notification and confirm eligibility, age limit and last date.
- Open the job-specific Apply Online / Registration link from the Important Links section.
- Complete registration or sign in on the recruiting authority's official website.
- After submission, save the acknowledgement and payment receipt if applicable.
Important Links
Apply OnlineOfficial authority linkApply ↗Check Official NotificationNotification documentOpen ↗Download Admit CardOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Download ResultOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Download ResultOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Download ResultOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Exam Date NoticeOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Check IFS Mains Form NoticeOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Check IAS Mains Form NoticeOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Check Answer KeyOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Check Answer KeyOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Check Date Extend NoticeOfficial authority linkOpen ↗Official WebsiteOfficial authority linkOpen ↗
Important Questions
When will the UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 be released?
The e-Admit Card for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 has been released by UPSC on its official website.
How can I download the UPSC IAS Mains Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download the e-Admit Card by visiting the official UPSC website and accessing the e-Admit Card: Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 link.
Who can download the UPSC Civil Services Mains Admit Card?
Candidates who have qualified for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 and completed the required application formalities can download their e-Admit Card.
What details are mentioned on the UPSC IAS Mains Admit Card?
The admit card contains important details such as the candidate’s roll number, examination venue, date, timing, and important examination instructions.