UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026: Key Information
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
04 February 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date |
27 February 2026 (Extended) |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
27 February 2026 |
| Pre Exam Date |
24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release |
15 May 2026 |
| Answer Key |
27 May 2026 (Available Now) |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Candidates should always verify details on the official UPSC website
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS |
₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST |
₹ 0/- |
| PH Candidates |
₹ 0/- |
| All Female Category |
₹ 0/- |
You can pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Number of Posts |
| Indian Administrative Services (IAS) |
933 Posts |
| Indian Forest Services (IFS) |
933 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS): A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India
- Indian Forest Service (IFS): A bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications
- Refer to the official notification for comprehensive details
Age Limits (as on 01 August 2026)
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age |
32 Years |
| Date of Birth |
Born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005 |
| Age Relaxation |
Extra as per UPSC Examination 2026 rules |
Steps to Check and Download the UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Answer Key 2026
- Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Navigate to the “Admit Cards” section on the homepage
- Click on the “Civil Services (IAS) / IFS Preliminary Answer Key 2026” link
- Choose either 'By Registration ID' or 'By Roll Number'
- Enter the required details: Registration ID / Roll Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha Code
- Click on “Submit / Login”
- Your answer key will be displayed on the screen
- Carefully review all the details
- Click on “Download”
- Save the PDF file
Mode of Selection
- Pre Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
