Important Dates for UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Examination 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Date |
20 January 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date |
22 January 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date |
21 February 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
21 February 2025 |
| Form Correction / Edit Window |
22-28 February 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date |
25 May 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date (Prelims) |
13 May 2025 |
| Result Date (Prelims) |
11 June 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date |
22 August 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card Release Date |
14 August 2025 |
| IFS Mains Exam Date |
23 November 2025 |
| IFS Mains Admit Card Release Date |
07 November 2025 |
| Interview Date |
08-19 December 2025 |
| IFS Mains Result |
24 February 2026 Available now |
| Important Note |
Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website. |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS |
₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST |
₹ 0/- |
| PH Candidates |
₹ 0/- |
| All Female Category |
₹ 0/- |
Payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit (As Per UPSC Rules)
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age |
32 Years |
| Birth Date |
Must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1993 and not later than 1st August, 2004 |
| Age Relaxation |
Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Examination 2025 Rules |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| Indian Administrative Services (IAS) |
979 |
| Indian Forest Services (IFS) |
150 |
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
How to Check & Download UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Result 2026
- Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Navigate to the “Examination” tab on the homepage
- Choose either the “Active Examinations” or “Written Results” section
- Find the link labeled “Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 Written Result” or “Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 Written Result.”
- Click the appropriate result link
- The result will be displayed as a PDF file
- Use Ctrl + F to search for your Roll Number within the list
- If your roll number is present, you have qualified for the Interview/Personality Test
- Download and save the PDF for future use
Selection Process
- Pre Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
