The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the UPSC Recruitment 2026 for the prestigious Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFoS). These examinations offer a gateway to top government services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and other central services.
Vacancy Details UPSC Recruitment 2026
Organization:
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
No. of Posts: 1,013 Posts
Post Name:
Civil Services Examination (CSE) – IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.
Indian Forest Service (IFoS)
Application Fees:
General / OBC: ₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil
(Payment through online mode only)
Apply Date:
4 February 2026
24 February 2026 till 6 PM
Apply Mode:
Online only
Eligibility Criteria UPSC Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification:
CSE: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
IFoS: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry, or related subjects
Age Limit:
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 32 years
Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Nationality:
Must be a citizen of India
(Other conditions apply as per UPSC rules)
Selection Process & Exam Details UPSC Recruitment 2026
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Personality Test / Interview
Documents Required
Photograph & signature
Educational certificates
Category certificate (if applicable)
Valid ID proof
Application Process UPSC Recruitment 2026
Visit the official UPSC website
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
Fill online application form
Upload required documents
Pay application fee
Submit and print application form
Apply Link & Notification
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | CSE | IFoS |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Key Highlights
India’s most prestigious competitive examination
Transparent and merit-based selection
Opportunities for top administrative and forest services
Nationwide examination conducted annually
