Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for recruitment of Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 for filling up 1013 vacancies. All eligible Indian nationals can submit online application form at UPSC recruitment official portal upsc.gov.in from 04th February 2026 to till the application closing date 24th February 2026 for CSE and IFS Examination 2026.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Union Public Service Commission
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 04-02-2026
- Application Last Date: 24-02-2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 24-02-2026
- Pre Exam Date: 24-05-2026
Application Fee
- SC/ ST/ Female/ PwBD: Rs.0/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs.100/-
- Pay fee through Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking or UPI.
Age Limit
- Age as on : 01.08.2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total Post :- 1013
UPSC CSE and IFS Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Civil Services Examination (CSE):
Bachelor degree examination passed from a recognized board.
Indian Forest Service Examination (IFSE):
Graduation degree with at least one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering of any of Universities.
Note:- Appearing candidates are also elgible for both examination.
UPSC CSE and IFS Exam 2026 Vacancy Details
| Exam Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination CSE 2026 | 933 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 | 80 |
UPSC Application Form 2026 Apply Online Links
| Download Pre Exam Admit Card | Click Here To Download Pre Exam Admit Card |
| Apply Online | Click Here To Apply |
| Applicant’s Login | Click Here To Login |
| Application Home Page | Click Here To Open Home page |
| Download Notification | CSE 2026 Notification Download |
| IFSE 2026 Notification Download | |
| Official Website | Click Here To Open Official Website |
