| Application Start Date | 4th February 20264th February 2026 |
| Application End Date | 27th February 202627th February 2026 |
| Exam Fee Payment End Date | 27th February 202627th February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
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| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Studies Paper-IGeneral Studies Paper-I | Current events of national & international importance; History of India and Indian National Movement; Indian and World Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian Polity & Governance — Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues; Economic & Social Development — sustainable development, poverty, demographics, social-sector initiatives; Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change; General Science.Current events of national & international importance; History of India and Indian National Movement; Indian and World Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian Polity & Governance — Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj, public policy, rights issues; Economic & Social Development — sustainable development, poverty, demographics, social-sector initiatives; Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate Change; General Science. |
| General Studies Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying)General Studies Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying) | Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication; Logical reasoning & analytical ability; Decision making & problem solving; General mental ability; Basic numeracy — Class X level numbers, ratios, averages, percentage, time-speed-distance; Data interpretation.Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication; Logical reasoning & analytical ability; Decision making & problem solving; General mental ability; Basic numeracy — Class X level numbers, ratios, averages, percentage, time-speed-distance; Data interpretation. |
| Post Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Services (IAS)Indian Administrative Services (IAS) | 933933 |
| Minimum Age | 21 year old21 year old |
| Maximum Age | 32 year old32 year old |
| Age Relaxation | Additional age relaxation is provided according to UPSC rules for the 2026 examination cycle.Additional age relaxation is provided according to UPSC rules for the 2026 examination cycle. |
| General | 100 Rs/-100 Rs/- |
| Obc | 100 Rs/-100 Rs/- |
| Ews | 100 Rs/-100 Rs/- |
| Sc | 0 Rs/-0 Rs/- |
| St | 0 Rs/-0 Rs/- |
| Ph Dviyang | 0 Rs/-0 Rs/- |
| Exam Date | 24th May 202624th May 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 27th May 202627th May 2026 |
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the answer key for the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Examination 2026. This exam is conducted to recruit candidates for prestigious administrative and forest service roles across India, with a total of 933 vacancies announced for this cycle. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline for IAS, while IFS candidates require a bachelor’s in specific science subjects such as Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, or related fields. The application process closed on 27 February 2026. The selection process includes preliminary and main examinations, followed by interviews. Candidates can now access the answer key to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores before the official results are declared.
