UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026
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UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Exam 2026
Post Date
04 Feb, 2026
Last Date
27 Feb, 2026
Vacancy
See Table
Base Fee
₹ 100/-
SC / ST
Exam Syllabus Overview
Subjects
General StudiesGeneral ScienceCSAT
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Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 | Candidates must be a citizen of India. Age must be between 21 to 32 years as on 1st August 2026 (relaxation applicable for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD). Must hold a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Final year students may apply provisionally for Prelims. Maximum 6 attempts for General category (more for reserved categories). For complete details, please check the official notification at upsc.gov.in. drishtiias+2 |
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
Application Fee
General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
SC / ST : ₹ 0/-
PH Candidates : ₹ 0/-
All Female Category : ₹ 0/-
Vacancy Details
933 Post
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Services (IAS) | 933 Posts |
| Indian Forest Services (IFS) |
**Year-Wise Vacancy Trend**
| Year | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 933 |
| 2025 | 979 |
| 2024 | 1056 |
| 2023 | 1105 |
| 2022 | 1101 |
| 2021 | 712 |
| 2020 | 796 |
| 2019 | 896 |
Selection Process
Pre Examination
Mains Examination
Interview
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Exam 2026?
The last date to apply for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Exam 2026 is 27 February 2026. Apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute rush.
What is the eligibility criteria for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Exam 2026?
| Post Name | Eligibility |
| ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 | Candidates must be a citizen of India. Age must be between 21 to 32 years as on 1st August 2026 (relaxation applicable for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD). Must hold a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Final year students may apply provisionally for Prelims. Maximum 6 attempts for General category (more for reserved categories). For complete details, please check the official notification at upsc.gov.in. drishtiias+2 |
How to apply online for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Exam 2026 2026?
Step 1: Visit the official website. Step 2: Register with valid email/mobile. Step 3: Fill the application form. Step 4: Upload photo & signature. Step 5: Pay application fee. Step 6: Submit and download confirmation.
What is the selection process for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Exam 2026?
Pre Examination
Mains Examination
Interview
What is the application fee for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Exam 2026?
General, OBC, EWS: ₹ 100/-
SC / ST : ₹ 0/-
PH Candidates : ₹ 0/-
All Female Category : ₹ 0/-