UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026

The UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026 application process has officially started for candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has activated the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains application form on 13 July 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their application until 22 July 2026.

If you are preparing for the prestigious Indian Forest Service examination, this article provides complete details about important dates, eligibility, age limit, vacancies, application process, selection process, and other important information. Candidates preparing through trusted educational platforms like airGurukul should also stay updated with every official notification to avoid missing important deadlines.

UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026 Overview

Get a complete overview of UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026 including important dates, eligibility, vacancies, application fee, selection process and online application details.

UPSC IFS Mains 2026 Important Dates

Check all important events related to UPSC IFS Mains 2026 including application dates, admit card, answer key, result declaration and Mains application schedule.

UPSC IFS Mains Application Fee 2026

Know the category-wise application fee for UPSC IFS Mains 2026 and learn about the available online payment methods before submitting the application form.

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UPSC IFS Mains Eligibility Criteria 2026

Understand the educational qualifications required for UPSC Indian Forest Service Mains 2026 and check whether you meet the official eligibility conditions.

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.

Indian Forest Service (IFS)

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree with one of the following subjects:

Note : Candidates holding equivalent qualifications are also eligible. Applicants should carefully read the official notification before applying.

UPSC IFS Mains Age Limit 2026

Check the UPSC IFS Mains age limit including minimum age, maximum age, date of birth criteria and relaxation available for reserved categories.

Note : Age relaxation is applicable according to UPSC recruitment rules.

UPSC Civil Services & IFS Vacancy 2026

View complete UPSC Civil Services and Indian Forest Service vacancy details including total posts available for IAS and IFS recruitment in 2026.

How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Recruitment 2026

Follow this step-by-step guide to complete the UPSC IFS Mains online application form correctly and avoid mistakes during final submission.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. Login using your Registration Number or Roll Number.
3. Enter your Password or Date of Birth.
4. Open the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 DAF-I application form.
5. Fill in your personal, educational and category details.
6. Select service preferences and examination centre.
7. Upload the required documents.
8. Verify every detail before submission.
9. Pay the application fee if applicable.
10. Submit the application form.
11. Download and print the confirmation page.

UPSC IFS Mains Selection Process 2026

Learn the complete UPSC IFS recruitment selection process including Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination and Interview stages.

Note : Candidates must qualify at every stage to be considered for the final merit list.

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