UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) & Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2026
अवलोकन एवं सारांश
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां
5 milestones| कार्यक्रम / चरण | तिथि | स्थिति |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 04 February 2026 | Concluded |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 February 2026 6:00 PM | Concluded |
| Correction Window Start | 28 February 2026 6:00 PM | Concluded |
| Correction Window End | 03 March 2026 6:00 PM | Concluded |
| Preliminary Examination | 24 May 2026 | Concluded |
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां
Notification Release
4 February 2026
04 February 2026
Last Date to Apply
27 February 2026
27 February 2026 6:00 PM
Correction Window Start
28 February 2026
28 February 2026 6:00 PM
Correction Window End
3 March 2026
03 March 2026 6:00 PM
Preliminary Examination
24 May 2026
24 May 2026
रिक्ति विवरण
कुल रिक्तियां
933
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
1 पंक्तियांReservation breakup of total vacancies.
source: UPSC Official Notification 2026
| sr_no | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Civil Services Examination 2026 PwBD vacancies included within respective categories. | 384 | 91 | 249 | 154 | 55 | 40 | 933 | 100.0% |
| total | 384 | 91 | 249 | 154 | 55 | 40 | 933 | 100% |
Indian Forest Service Examination 2026
5 पंक्तियांCategory-wise vacancy distribution for IFoS 2026.
source: UPSC IFS 2026 Notification
| sr_no | Vacancies | total | % |
|---|---|---|---|
UR | 33 | 33 | 41.3% |
SC | 12 | 12 | 15.0% |
ST | 6 | 6 | 7.5% |
OBC | 21 | 21 | 26.3% |
EWS | 8 | 8 | 10.0% |
| total | 80 | 80 | 100% |
पात्रता मापदंड
अतिरिक्त जानकारी
शैक्षणिक योग्यता
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Final year appearing candidates eligible (subject to passing before Main Examination)
राष्ट्रीयता
Citizen of India. Other nationality categories permitted as per official UPSC notification (e.g., subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee, certain migrants).
लिंग पात्रता
शारीरिक मानक
ऊंचाई
As per service-specific rules (e.g., IPS physical standards apply separately).
सीना
As per service-specific medical standards.
आयु सीमा
अतिरिक्त जानकारी
आयु गणना तिथि
1 August 2026
आयु गणना तिथि सूचना
न्यूनतम आयु
21
वर्षअधिकतम आयु
32
वर्षपात्रता मापदंड
21 - 32 वर्ष
आयु में छूट
8 CategoriesUpper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government norms
| Category | Relaxation | Max Age After Relaxation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 वर्ष | 37 वर्ष | -- |
| OBC | 3 वर्ष | 35 वर्ष | -- |
| Defence Services Personnel | 3 वर्ष | 35 वर्ष | -- |
| Ex-Servicemen including Commissioned Officers | 5 वर्ष | 37 वर्ष | -- |
| PwBD (General) | 10 वर्ष | 42 वर्ष | -- |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 वर्ष | 45 वर्ष | -- |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 वर्ष | 47 वर्ष | -- |
| Domiciled in J&K (01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989) | 5 वर्ष | 37 वर्ष | -- |
Note: Candidates belonging to reserved categories must produce valid category certificates at the time of document verification to claim age relaxation.
आवेदन शुल्क
शुल्क विवरण
श्रेणीवार आवेदन शुल्क
| श्रेणी | amount | स्थिति | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 | देय | -- |
| SC / ST | ₹0 | छूट प्राप्त | -- |
| PwBD | ₹0 | छूट प्राप्त | -- |
| Female (All Categories) | ₹0 | छूट प्राप्त | -- |
| total | ₹100 | ||
ऑनलाइन भुगतान
उपलब्धशुल्क भुगतान सारांश
कुल श्रेणियां
4
शुल्क सीमा
₹0 -₹100
exempted_categories
4
भुगतान के तरीके
4
चयन प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
चयन के चरण3
Preliminary Examination
निष्कासनMain Examination
निष्कासनInterview / Personality Test
अर्हकvenue
Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, New Delhi
documents_to_carry
venue
UPSC Office, New Delhi
requirements
परीक्षा पैटर्न
परीक्षा पैटर्न
पूर्ण परीक्षा संरचना और दिशानिर्देश
परीक्षा के बारे में
3025
180
31 hr
परीक्षा योजना
परीक्षा के पेपर
12 पेपरPreliminary Examination - General Studies Paper I
Preliminary Examination - CSAT (General Studies Paper II)
अर्हकMain Examination - Essay
अर्हता मानदंड
पाठ्यक्रम
पाठ्यक्रम
संसाधनों का पता लगाएं
महत्वपूर्ण नोट
5
22
4
Subject-wise Syllabus
5 SubjectsPreliminary Examination - General Studies Paper I
Preliminary Examination - CSAT (General Studies Paper II)
Main Examination - Essay
Recommended Books
4 BooksIndian Polity
Indian Economy
Certificate Physical and Human Geography
India's Struggle for Independence
These books are recommended based on previous year analysis and expert reviews. Consider checking latest editions before purchase.
वेतन और भत्ते
अतिरिक्त जानकारी
वेतन स्तर
Level 10 (7th CPC) (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10))
मूल वेतन
₹56,100
Total Basic
₹56,100
Basic + Grade Pay
कुल वेतन
₹70,000 – ₹80,000 (approx. at entry level, depending on posting location)
(मूल वेतन + allowances)
इन-हैंड वेतन
₹65,000 – ₹75,000 (approx., after deductions)
(after कटौतियां)
आवश्यक दस्तावेज़
दस्तावेज़ आवश्यकताएं
कुल दस्तावेज़
8
अनिवार्य
5
वैकल्पिक
3
श्रेणियां
4
सामान्य दस्तावेज़ आवश्यकताएं
Bachelor's Degree Certificate or Proof of Passingअनिवार्य
Detailed Application Form (DAF) Printout for Interview Stageअनिवार्य
Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence etc.)अनिवार्य
Recent Passport Size Photograph (as per prescribed format)अनिवार्य
Signature (scanned in prescribed format)अनिवार्य
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicableवैकल्पिक
Government Servant No Objection Certificate (if applicable)वैकल्पिक
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)वैकल्पिक
आवेदन कैसे करें
आवेदन निर्देश
चरण-दर-चरण आवेदन मार्गदर्शिका
चरण 1
चरण 2
चरण 3
चरण 4
चरण 5
आवेदन केंद्र
आवेदन केंद्र
अपना पसंदीदा परीक्षा स्थान चुनें
केंद्र की जानकारी
0
0
yes
First-apply-first-allot basis
केंद्र चयन नीति
वरीयता चयन उपलब्ध
उम्मीदवार अपने पसंदीदा परीक्षा केंद्र चुन सकते हैं
आवंटन का आधार
First-apply-first-allot basis
सामान्य प्रश्न
Can I withdraw my application after submission?
Is there negative marking in the Prelims?
What is the qualifying mark for CSAT?
How many attempts are allowed for General category?
सहायता और संपर्क
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