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UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Pre Online Form 2026

Published: 04th Feb 2026 | Total Vacancy: 1013 Posts

NOTIFICATION DETAILS :

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the **Civil Services (IAS)** and **Indian Forest Service (IFS)** Preliminary Examination 2026. This is the most prestigious recruitment drive in India for Group A administrative positions.

Eligible candidates can apply online starting from **04 February 2026**. It is mandatory for all candidates to complete the **One Time Registration (OTR)** process before filling out the application form. Read the eligibility and vacancy details carefully before applying.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC IAS / IFS Prelim Exam 2026

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Important Dates & Application Fees

IMPORTANT DATES	APPLICATION FEE
Application Begin: 04/02/2026 Last Date to Apply: 24/02/2026 (06 PM) Pay Fee Last Date: 24/02/2026 IAS / IFS Pre Exam Date: 24/05/2026 Admit Card: Before Exam	General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- (Nil) All Category Female: ₹0/- (Nil) Mode: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan

Age Limit as on 01/08/2026

Minimum Age: 21 Years.
Maximum Age: 32 Years.
Age relaxation as per UPSC rules (Check full notification for category-wise relaxation).

Vacancy Details & Eligibility

Post Name	Total	Eligibility Criteria
IAS (Civil Services)	933	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India.
IFS (Indian Forest Service)	80	Bachelor Degree with one of the subjects: Animal Husbandry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Math, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent.

Department List (Civil Services)

The UPSC Civil Services examination includes following prestigious services:

IAS IPS IFS (Foreign) IRS (IT & Customs) IAAS Railway Services Postal Services DANIPS DANICS

How to Fill UPSC IAS/IFS Pre Online Form

One Time Registration (OTR): Candidates must first complete the OTR on the UPSC portal if not done previously.
Visit the UPSC OTR portal and fill in your basic details.
After OTR, login and navigate to the Latest Advertisement section.
Upload scanned documents: Photo, Signature, and ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.) as per specified size.
Ensure the photo is recent (not more than 10 days old) and has the **Name of Candidate** and **Date of Photo** written on it.
Pay the examination fee of ₹100 (Exempted for SC/ST/PH/Female).
Check the preview carefully and submit your final application before the deadline.

Important Official Links

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Apply Online (OTR Registration)	Registration
Login (Already Registered)	Login
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Download IFS Notification	English \| Hindi
Official UPSC Website	Visit Portal

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

OTR stands for One Time Registration. It is a permanent profile creation on the UPSC website to apply for various exams without re-entering basic details.

Yes, candidates who have appeared in the qualifying degree exam and are awaiting results can apply for the Prelims, but they must provide proof of passing at the time of the Main examination.

Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories and all female candidates are completely exempted from paying the application fee.