UPSC Civil Services Services / Forest Services IAS / IFS Pre Result 2026 | Mains Online Form

UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Prelim Examination 2026 – Complete Details

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), India’s premier recruitment authority, has officially released the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 and Forest Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 Result on 15 June 2026 (Roll Wise Result) and 17 June 2026 (Name Wise Result for IAS). This is one of the most prestigious examinations in India, conducted annually to recruit candidates for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and 20+ other Group A and Group B Central Government services.

A total of 1013 vacancies have been announced — 933 for Civil Services (IAS and other allied services) and 80 for Indian Forest Service (IFS). Candidates who appeared in the Prelim Exam held on 24 May 2026 can now download their result from the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in. Shortlisted candidates must fill the IAS/IFS Mains Online Formas per the schedule on upsconline.nic.in and begin their preparation for the Mains Examination.

📊 Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Exam	Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility
Civil Services (IAS)	IAS, IFS, IPS & 20+ Allied Services	933	Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream from any recognized University in India
Forest Services (IFS)	Indian Forest Service (IFS)	80	Bachelor’s Degree with at least one Science subject (Zoology/Botany/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Geology/Statistics/Agriculture/Animal Husbandry)
Total		1013

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📋 Services Covered Under UPSC Civil Services 2026

The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 covers recruitment to the following prestigious services:

Group A Services:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
• Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
• Indian Police Service (IPS)
• Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group A
• Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A
• Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A
• Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), Group A
• Indian Postal Service, Group A
• Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A
• Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A
• Indian Trade Service, Group A (Grade III)
• Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A
• Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group A
• Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A
• Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)
• Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A
• Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A
• Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A
• Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group A

Group B Services:

• Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B
• Pondicherry Police Service, Group B
• Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group A

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✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

For Civil Services (IAS & Allied):

• Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from any recognized University or Institution incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India
• Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation can also apply provisionally

For Indian Forest Services (IFS):

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or Equivalent
• Must have studied at least one of these science subjects at graduation level

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026):

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 32 Years
• Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC Recruitment Rules:
  • SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (Max 37 Years)
  • OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation (Max 35 Years)
  • PH (Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years relaxation
  • Ex-Serviceman: 5 years relaxation

Number of Attempts:

• General / EWS: 6 attempts
• OBC (NCL): 9 attempts
• SC / ST: Unlimited attempts (till age limit)
• PH (General / EWS): 9 attempts
• PH (OBC): 9 attempts
• PH (SC / ST): Unlimited

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🎯 How to Download UPSC IAS Pre Result 2026

Method 1 – Name Wise Result (IAS):

1. Visit upsc.gov.in
2. Go to the “Written Results” section
3. Find “Civil Services (Pre) Examination 2026 – Name Wise Result”
4. Click the link — PDF will open
5. Use Ctrl + F to search your Name in the PDF
6. Download and save the Name Wise Result PDF

Method 2 – Roll Wise Result (IAS & IFS):

1. Visit upsc.gov.in
2. Go to “Written Results” section
3. Find “Civil Services (Pre) Examination 2026 – Roll Number Wise List”
4. Search your Roll Number (Ctrl + F) in the PDF
5. Download the Roll Wise Result PDF

IFS Pre Result Downloads:

• Roll Wise: Available at upsc.gov.in
• Name Wise: Available at upsc.gov.in

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📋 How to Fill UPSC IAS Mains Online Form 2026

Candidates who qualify the Prelim Examination must fill the Detailed Application Form (DAF) / Mains Online Form:

1. Visit upsconline.nic.in
2. Login with your OTR (One Time Registration) credentials
3. Click on “IAS / Civil Services Mains 2026 Application” link
4. Fill the Detailed Application Form (DAF) with:
   • Personal details
   • Educational qualification
   • Optional Subject selection for Mains
   • Exam Centre preference
   • Service / Cadre preference
5. Upload required documents
6. Submit the Mains form before the deadline
7. Take a printout of the submitted Mains form

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📝 UPSC IAS Prelim Exam Pattern (Reference)

Paper I – General Studies:

Details	Information
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	200
Duration	2 Hours
Type	Objective MCQ
Negative Marking	1/3 mark per wrong answer
Topics	History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Environment, Current Affairs

Paper II – CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test):

Details	Information
Total Questions	80
Total Marks	200
Duration	2 Hours
Type	Objective MCQ
Negative Marking	1/3 mark per wrong answer
Qualifying Marks	33% (66 marks) — Qualifying in nature
Topics	Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Decision Making, Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation

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📝 UPSC IAS Mains Exam Pattern (Overview)

Paper	Subject	Marks
Paper A	Indian Language (Compulsory)	300
Paper B	English (Compulsory)	300
Paper I	Essay	250
Paper II	General Studies I	250
Paper III	General Studies II	250
Paper IV	General Studies III	250
Paper V	General Studies IV (Ethics)	250
Paper VI	Optional Subject Paper I	250
Paper VII	Optional Subject Paper II	250
Total		1750 Marks

Papers A and B are qualifying in nature — marks not counted in final merit.