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UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Online Form 2026 (1013 Posts)

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Mains 2026 application open for 1013 posts. Last date: 29 June 2026. Eligibility: Graduation, Age 21-32 years. Apply now at upsconline.nic.in

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UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains 2026: Complete Recruitment Guide

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for the prestigious Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1013 vacancies (933 IAS + 80 IFS) through a rigorous three-stage selection process. The online application window is active from 19 June to 29 June 2026 for candidates who cleared the Preliminary exam held on 24 May 2026.

Key Recruitment Details

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Posts	IAS (933) + IFS (80)
Application Period	19-29 June 2026
Exam Level	National
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Mains Application Start	19 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	29 June 2026
Mains Exam Date	September 2026 (Tentative)
Interview Schedule	January-March 2027

Application Fee

Category	Amount
General/OBC/EWS	₹100
SC/ST/PwD/Women	Exempted
Payment Mode	Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI

About UPSC

Established on 1 October 1926, the Union Public Service Commission is India's premier central recruiting agency. It conducts examinations for All-India Services, Central Services, and allied services under the Constitution of India (Articles 315-323). The UPSC operates autonomously to ensure merit-based selections for top government positions. Over its 100-year history, the commission has maintained rigorous standards in selecting civil servants who form the backbone of India's administrative machinery. The Civil Services Examination is considered one of the world's toughest competitive exams with a success rate below 0.2%.

Vacancy Distribution

Service	Posts	Educational Requirement
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)	933	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	80	Bachelor's with specific science subjects

Selection Process

Preliminary Exam (Objective - Qualifying)
Mains Exam (Descriptive - 9 Papers)
Personality Test (275 Marks Interview)
Document Verification
Medical Examination (especially for IFS)

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates receive training at prestigious academies before joining with the following pay scale:

Entry Level: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (Level 10 Pay Matrix)
After 5 Years: ₹1,18,500 - ₹2,14,100 (Joint Secretary Level)
Perks: Government housing, vehicle, domestic help, lifetime pension, international postings

Eligibility Criteria

Parameter	Requirement
Nationality	Indian citizen (except IFS where NRIs eligible)
Age Limit (as on 1 Aug 2026)	21-32 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST)
Attempt Limit	General: 6, OBC: 9, SC/ST: Unlimited till age limit

How to Apply

Visit upsconline.nic.in
Register using Preliminary Exam roll number
Fill service preferences and exam center choice
Upload scanned documents (photo/signature)
Pay fee (if applicable) and submit

Important Links:
Official Website | UPSC Wikipedia | Mains Notification PDF

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