UPSC
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 |
