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UPSC IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 — Available for IAS and IFS Candidates

Updated: 16 Aug 2026 · Team UP Sarkari Naukri

UPSC has released admit cards for the IAS and IFS Mains Examination. Open to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline for IAS and specific subjects for IFS. Selection includes Pre Examination, Mains Examination, and Interview.

  • Central Government
  • Graduate Level
  • IAS
  • IFS
  • Admit Card Available

Timeline

  1. Application opens 4 Feb 2026
  2. Application closes 27 Feb 2026
  3. Admit card released 15 May 2026
  4. Exam 24 May 2026
  5. Answer key 27 May 2026
  6. Result 15 Jun 2026

Important Dates

  • Online Apply Start Date 04 February 2026
  • Online Apply Last Date 27 February 2026 (Extended)
  • Last Date For Fee Payment 27 February 2026
  • Pre Exam Date 24 May 2026
  • Admit Card 15 May 2026
  • Answer Key 27 May 2026
  • Result Date 15 June 2026
  • IAS Mains Form Start Date 19 June 2026
  • IAS Mains Form Last Date 29 June 2026
  • IFS Mains Form Start Date 13 July 2026
  • IFS Mains Form Last Date 22 July 2026
  • IAS Mains Exam Date 21 - 30 August 2026
  • IAS Mains Admit Card 14 August 2026 Available Now

Application Fee

General, OBC, EWS
₹ 100/-
SC / ST
₹ 0/-
PH Candidates
₹ 0/-
All Female Category
₹ 0/-

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Programs

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Pre Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
Post NameNo. Of Post
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)933 Posts
Indian Forest Service (IFS)80 Posts

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Eligibility Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India are eligible for this examination.

Indian Forest Service (IFS)

Eligibility Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in subjects like Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications can apply.

Selection Process

  1. 01 Pre Examination
  2. 02 Mains Examination
  3. 03 Interview

How to Download Admit Card

  1. Visit UPSC's official website.
  2. Navigate to the Admit Card section.
  3. Select the IAS or IFS Mains Admit Card link.
  4. Enter your registration details.
  5. Verify the information displayed.
  6. Download the admit card.
  7. Print the admit card for examination day.

Age Limits

UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Notification 2026 : Age Limit As On 01 August 2026

  • Minimum Age 21 Years.
  • Maximum Age 32 Years.

Frequently Asked

  • Who is eligible to apply for IAS and IFS?
    Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline for IAS and specific subjects for IFS.
  • What are the selection stages for IAS and IFS?
    Selection includes Pre Examination, Mains Examination, and Interview.
  • When can I download the admit card?
    See the Important Dates section for the exact timeline.
  • Do I need to carry the admit card to the exam?
    Yes, the admit card is mandatory for entry to the examination.
  • What should I do if there is an error on my admit card?
    Contact UPSC immediately for corrections as per the guidelines.

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