UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Civil Services (IAS) Mains Examination 2026. Candidates who qualified the Preliminary Examination can submit the DAF and appear in the Mains Examination scheduled from 21 August 2026.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened the Detailed Application Form (DAF) process for candidates who successfully qualified in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. Through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026, UPSC will recruit eligible candidates for some of the country's most prestigious services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), and various other Central Group A and Group B services. The application process will start from 19 June 2026 and its last date is 29 June 2026. UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Recruitment 2026 DAF Form Released Check the complete basic information for this job recruitment such as organization, post name, number of vacancies, salary range, age limit, and qualification requirements. This section helps candidates understand eligibility criteria and job details before proceeding with the application process.
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Advertisement Details
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| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 05/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
Basic Details
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| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Designation | Civil Services |
| Total Vacancies | 933 |
| Salary | ₹56,100 - ₹250,000 |
| Qualifications | Bachelor's Degree |
| Age Limit | 21 - 32 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
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| Notification Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
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| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| IAS/IFS | 933 |
Eligibility Criteria
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| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| IAS/IFS |
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Application Fee
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| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| SC Category | ₹ 00/- |
| ST Category | ₹ 00/- |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can make the application fee payment using any of the following online payment methods:
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Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted through various stages of the recruitment process conducted by the recruiting authority.
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Written Descriptive)
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Important Links
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| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step application process carefully before submitting the online application form for this recruitment.
- Visit the official UPSC website
- Click on the link for "Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 - Detailed Application Form (DAF)"
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the application fee using available payment methods
- Submit and download the final application form for future reference
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