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Advt No: 05/2026Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Published: 07/11/2026Last Updated: 07/11/2026

UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Result 2026

The Union Public Service Commission has announced the Civil Services IAS Mains Result 2026 alongside schedule updates for the Indian Forest Service (IFS) examinations. The recruitment drive spans a total of 1013 vacancies across IAS and IFS cadres.

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Final Result & Merit List Declared
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The official merit list and score card for this examination have been declared. Download your result PDF below and verify your roll number in the recommendation roster.

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Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date
04 February 2026
Online Apply Last Date
27 February 2026 (Extended)
Last Date For Fee Payment
27 February 2026
Pre Exam Date
24 May 2026
Admit Card
15 May 2026
Answer Key
27 May 2026
Result Date
15 June 2026
IAS Mains Form Start Date
19 June 2026
IAS Mains Form Last Date
29 June 2026
IFS Mains Form Start Date
13 July 2026
IFS Mains Form Last Date
22 July 2026
IAS Mains Exam Date
21 – 30 August 2026
IFS Mains Exam Date
22 to 29 November 2026
IAS Mains Admit Card
14 August 2026
IAS Mains Result
05 November 2026
Qualified / Total
Official Cadre
Qualified1013Total Posts
Prescribed Qualification

Graduate

Detailed vacancy & qualification criteria in the matrix below

Cutoff

CategoryFee
General, OBC, EWS
₹100/-
SC, ST, PH Candidates, and All Female Candidates
₹0/-
Pay via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Online: UPI, Cards & Net Banking

Age Limit

21-32 Years as on 01/08/2026 (Born not earlier than 02/08/1994 and not later than 01/08/2005. Age relaxation extra as per rules)
OBC: +3ySC/ST: +5yPwD: +10yExSM

Vacancy Details & Educational Qualifications

Official allocations across cadres, vacancies, category quota, and prescribed eligibility criteria.

2 Allocations
Civil Services ExaminationPrescribed Discipline

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Sanctioned Seats:933 Posts
Bachelor's Degree in any disciplinePass Degree

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.

Fresher
Forest Service ExaminationPrescribed Discipline

Indian Forest Service (IFS)

Sanctioned Seats:80 Posts
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalentPass Degree

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree with at least one of the prescribed science/agriculture/animal husbandry subjects or equivalent qualifications.

Fresher
Total Sanctioned Posts:1013 Posts

Mode of Selection / Selection Process

Sequential qualification stages in chronological order

3 Sequential Stages
01Written / CBT

Pre Examination

Standardized examination testing core curriculum

02Written / CBT

Mains Examination

Standardized examination testing core curriculum

03Interview / SSB

Interview

Psychological, physical & officer aptitude assessment

How to Check Result & Download Merit List

Step-by-step verified candidate procedure for error-free form submission

5 Guided Steps
01Step 1

Visit Official Portal

Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.

02Step 2

Visit Official Portal

Navigate to the relevant examination, application, or result section.

03Step 3

Locate Application Link

Enter your Registration ID, Roll Number, and Date of Birth as required.

04Step 4

Enter Candidate Credentials

Submit the details to access your application form, admit card, or exam result.

05Step 5

Upload Prescribed Documents

Download and save the document for future reference, and take a printout if required.

Detailed Notification & Overview

The recruitment process for the UPSC Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 comprises a Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and a final Interview stage. Online applications were processed earlier in the year, followed by preliminary exams in May 2026. Eligible candidates who successfully qualified through the preliminary stages progressed to the IAS and IFS mains examinations. Candidates can access their roll number lists, result PDFs, and exam notices directly through the official UPSC portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

6 Essential Questions

Q1When was the UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Result 2026 declared?

The UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Result 2026 was officially released on 05 November 2026.

Q2What are the educational qualifications required for IAS and IFS posts?

For the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), candidates require a bachelor's degree in any discipline. For the Indian Forest Service (IFS), candidates need a bachelor's degree in specific subjects such as Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications.

Q3What is the age limit and reference date for the UPSC Civil Services 2026 examination?

Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on 01 August 2026. Applicants must have been born not earlier than 02 August 1994 and not later than 01 August 2005. Age relaxations are applicable as per examination rules.

Q4What is the application fee structure and payment mode for the examination?

The application fee is ₹100/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PH, and all female category candidates are exempted from paying any fee (₹0/-). Payment can be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

Q5How can candidates download their admit cards or check exam results?

Candidates can visit the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in), navigate to the relevant notification or examination section, provide their login credentials such as Roll Number or Registration ID and Date of Birth, and securely download their admit card or result notice.

Q6Where can I verify official notifications and authentic updates?

All official updates, admit cards, results, and notifications should be strictly verified through the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at https://upsc.gov.in/.

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