Short Detail:
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has put the Mains Admit Card online for candidates of the Civil Services & Indian Forest Service Vacancy 2026. This is for the vacancy notified earlier under Advt No. 05/2026, covering 1013 posts in total. Candidates who passed the Preliminary stage can get their admit card now from the UPSC website. The Mains papers are set for 21 to 30 August 2026. Read on for complete information.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 – Civil Services & IFS Vacancy
Advt No.: 05/2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 04/02/2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 27/02/2026 (Extended) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27/02/2026 |
| Form Correction Window | Not Available |
| Prelims Admit Card Date | 15/05/2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 24/05/2026 |
| Prelims Answer Key Date | 27/05/2026 |
| Prelims Result Date | 15/06/2026 |
| IAS Mains DAF Start Date | 19/06/2026 |
| IAS Mains DAF Last Date | 29/06/2026 |
| IFS Mains DAF Start Date | 13/07/2026 |
| IFS Mains DAF Last Date | 22/07/2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 21 to 30 August 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Date | 14/08/2026 (Live Now) |
Application Fees
| Category | Applicaton Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC (Prelims Stage) | ₹100/- |
| Gen / OBC (Mains Stage) | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / All Women | ₹0/- (No Fee) |
Note: The fee was payable using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
| Remarks | Age relaxation applicable for reserved category as per UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026 rules. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026
Total Posts: 1013
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 933 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 80 |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | A Bachelor’s Degree with at least one subject among Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Geology, Statistics, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification. |
UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy: Salary Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 10 (7th CPC) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹56,100/- per month |
| Gross Salary (Approx.) | ₹85,000/- to ₹95,000/- per month |
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| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Mains Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
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UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam (Objective Type)
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – General Studies | 200 | 2 Hours | Screening |
| Paper II – CSAT | 200 | 2 Hours | Qualifying (33% minimum) |
A penalty of 1/3rd mark is applied for every wrong answer in the Prelims stage.
Mains Exam (Written)
The Mains stage has 9 written papers. Marks from 2 language papers are qualifying only and don’t count toward merit.
| Paper | Marks | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Language | Qualifying | Qualifying |
| English | Qualifying | Qualifying |
| Essay | 250 | Merit |
| General Studies I | 250 | Merit |
| General Studies II | 250 | Merit |
| General Studies III | 250 | Merit |
| General Studies IV | 250 | Merit |
| Optional Subject Paper I | 250 | Merit |
| Optional Subject Paper II | 250 | Merit |
Merit papers together add up to 1750 Marks.
Interview (Personality Test)
Candidates who clear the Mains stage face a Personality Test worth 275 Marks.
Final Selection
UPSC prepares the final merit list from combined Mains and Interview scores, totaling 2025 Marks.
UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026: Important Questions & Answer
When did UPSC release the Civil Services & IFS Mains Admit Card 2026?
The Mains Admit Card went live on 14 August 2026 on the UPSC portal. Only candidates who cleared the Prelims stage of the Civil Services & Indian Forest Service Vacancy 2026 can access it using their registered login.
When is the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2026?
The Mains papers are scheduled from 21 August to 30 August 2026. There are two shifts each exam day, one from 9 AM to 12 Noon and another from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
How many posts are in UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026?
A total of 1013 posts are open under Advt No. 05/2026. Of these, 933 posts belong to the Indian Administrative Service and 80 posts belong to the Indian Forest Service.
What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026?
General candidates must be between 21 and 32 years old, counted as on 1 August 2026. OBC candidates get 3 extra years, SC/ST candidates get 5 extra years, and PwBD candidates can get up to 10 extra years.
What is the application fee for UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026?
Gen/OBC candidates paid ₹100 for the Prelims stage and ₹200 for the Mains stage. Candidates from SC, ST, PwBD categories and all women candidates were exempted from paying any fee.
What is the selection process for UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026?
There are three stages in total: the Prelims screening test, the Mains written exam, and a Personality Test (Interview). The final merit list is drawn from the Mains and Interview scores, out of 2025 marks combined.