UPSC IAS IFS Recruitment 2026: Online Form for 1013 Posts Begins – Check Eligibility & Dates

 Name of the Post: UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: Online Application, Vacancy & Syllabus

Post Date: 05-02-2026

Total Vacancy: 1013

Brief Information:  The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification for recruitment to IAS, IFS, IPS and other Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ services. A total of 1013 posts will be filled through this examination. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website upsconline.nic.in.

UPSC Civil Services IAS Recruitment 2026
https://sarkariresultupdatejob.blogspot.com

Important Dates	Application Fee
Starting Date for Apply Online: 04-02-2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 24-02-2026(6:00 PM) Prelims Exam: May 24, 2026 Mains Exam: Starting August 21, 2026	General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/- SC / ST / Female : Rs. 0/- PH (Divyang) : Rs. 0/-

Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years Maximum Age: 32 years. Age relaxation applies as per government rules for reserved categories.

Qualification
Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University.

Post Name	Total
Civil Services – Indian Administrative Service IAS	933
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	80

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply online
Important Links

Apply online	Click Here
Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Join Telegram Channel	Click Here
facebook channel	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here

UPSC Civil Services Syllabus 2026 (IAS & IFS)

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted in three stages:

Preliminary Examination

Main Examination

Interview / Personality Test

---

 UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2026

 Paper-I: General Studies (200 Marks)

Current events of national & international importance

History of India and Indian National Movement

Indian and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic)

Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj)

Economic and Social Development (Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion)

Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change

General Science

Note: Marks of Paper-I are counted for cutoff.

---

 Paper-II: CSAT (200 Marks – Qualifying)

Comprehension

Interpersonal skills including communication

Logical reasoning & analytical ability

Decision-making and problem-solving

General mental ability

Basic numeracy (Class X level)

Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables)

Qualifying Marks: 33%

---

 UPSC Mains Syllabus 2026

 Qualifying Papers

Paper A: Indian Language (300 Marks)

Paper B: English (300 Marks)

(Marks not counted in merit)

---

 Merit Papers

 Paper-I: Essay (250 Marks)

Essays on multiple topics

Close relevance to subject, structured writing, clarity of ideas

---

 Paper-II: General Studies-I (250 Marks)

Indian Heritage & Culture

History of the World and Society

Geography of India and the World

---

 Paper-III: General Studies-II (250 Marks)

Indian Constitution

Governance & Public Policy

Social Justice

International Relations

---

 Paper-IV: General Studies-III (250 Marks)

Indian Economy

Agriculture

Science & Technology

Environment

Disaster Management

Internal Security

---

Paper-V: General Studies-IV (250 Marks)

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Human Values

Emotional Intelligence

Case Studies on Ethics

---

Optional Subject (2 Papers – 500 Marks)

Candidate chooses one optional subject

Paper-I (250 Marks)

Paper-II (250 Marks)

---

 UPSC Interview / Personality Test

Marks: 275

Tests mental alertness, leadership, integrity, decision-making, and personality traits

No fixed syllabus

---

 Total Marks

Mains (Written): 1750

Interview: 275

Grand Total: 2025 Marks

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – UPSC IAS & IFS 2026

Q1. When did the UPSC Civil Services Online Form 2026 start?

Answer: The UPSC IAS & IFS Online Application Form 2026 started in February 2026.

---

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC CSE 2026?

Answer: The last date to submit the UPSC Civil Services Online Form 2026 is February 2026 (exact date as per official notification).

---

Q3. How many total vacancies are there in UPSC IAS IFS Recruitment 2026?

Answer: A total of 1013 vacancies will be filled through the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026.

---

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for UPSC CSE 2026?

Answer: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from a recognized university or institution.

---

Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC IAS & IFS 2026?

Answer:

Minimum Age: 21 years

Maximum Age: 32 years

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

---

Q6. What is the application fee for UPSC Civil Services 2026?

Answer:

General / OBC / EWS: ₹100

SC / ST / Female Candidates: Exempted

PwBD Candidates: No fee

---

Q7. What is the selection process for UPSC IAS IFS 2026?

Answer: The selection process consists of three stages:

Preliminary Examination

Main Examination

Personality Test (Interview)

---

Q8. Where can I apply for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026?

Answer: Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website upsconline.nic.in.

---

Q9. Can final-year students apply for UPSC CSE 2026?

Answer: Yes, candidates who are in their final year of graduation or awaiting results are eligible to apply.

---

Q10. When will the UPSC Prelims Exam 2026 be conducted?

Answer: The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 is scheduled to be held in May 2026.

---

Q11. When will the UPSC IAS IFS Admit Card 2026 be released?

Answer: The admit card will be released approximately 2–3 weeks before the examination on the official website.