UPSC Civil Services IFS/IAS Exam Schedule 2026

UPSC Exam Date 2026 - Civil Services IFS/IAS

UPSC has released the Civil Services IFS/IAS exam date. Check the complete details below including important dates and official links.

UPSC Civil Services IFS/IAS - Overview

Organization	UPSC
Post Name	Civil Services IFS/IAS
Qualification	Any Bachelors Degree
Location	New Delhi, Delhi
Application Start Date	21 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 Sep 2026
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for UPSC Civil Services IFS/IAS exam date must possess the following educational qualification: Any Bachelors Degree. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	21 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 Sep 2026

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	www.upsc.gov.in

Also Check

Results 2026 Admit Card 2026 Answer Key 2026 Syllabus 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the UPSC IFS Mains Exam 2026?

The Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 will be held on 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 November 2026, with no exam on 24 November due to a gazetted holiday.

How many papers are there in the IFS Mains 2026 exam?

There are six papers in total: General English (300 marks), General Knowledge (300 marks), and four papers across two optional subjects (200 marks each), taking the written total to 1400 marks.

Is the UPSC IFS Mains exam the same as the Civil Services (Main) Exam?

No. Both share a common Preliminary Examination, but the IFS Main Examination has different papers, optional subjects, and a separate schedule from the Civil Services (Main) Examination for IAS, IPS and allied services, which was held from 21 to 30 August 2026.

What is the total marks for UPSC IFS selection?

The final selection is based on 1400 marks from the Main written examination plus 300 marks for the Personality Test (Interview), taking the grand total to 1700 marks.