Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services and Forest Service (IAS/IFS) Mains Admit Card 2026 on its official website. The Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from 21 to 30 August 2026, while the Mains application process was open from 13 July to 22 July 2026. Candidates can download their Mains Admit Card by using the required login details and should carefully check the exam schedule, centre details, reporting time, and instructions before appearing. The complete information for UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 is provided below. (Advt. No. 05/2026)
About This Admit Card
The UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Admit Card 2026 is an important document for candidates who have qualified for the Civil Services (Main) Examination. The Mains examination is scheduled from 21 to 30 August 2026. Candidates should download the admit card before the examination and carefully check the exam date, venue, reporting time, roll number, and important instructions mentioned on it.
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UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Examination 2026 : Short Details
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 04 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 February 2026 |
| IAS Mains Exam Date | 21-30 August 2026 |
| IAS Mains Admit Card | 14 August 2026 Released Now |
Important Note
| Applicants should carefully note all important dates, including the application deadline, correction window and examination schedule. Missing any deadline may lead to rejection of the application. |
Application Fee :
| Category | Fee |
| General, EWS, OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PH | Rs. 00/ |
| All Category Female | Rs. 00/ |
The Application fee can be paid through online methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile wallet.
Age Limit :
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 32 Years
- Candidates must have been born between 2nd August 1994 and 1st August 2005 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible for the examination.
- Age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories and other eligible candidates as per the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 rules.
Vacancy Details
Post Name : IAS & IFS
No. of Post : 1013 Posts
Vacancy Information:
| Candidates belonging to reserved categories should verify the category-wise vacancy details before applying. Reservation benefits will be provided according to the applicable recruitment rules. |
Eligibility Criteria :
Educational Qualification
| Post / Service | Eligibility Criteria |
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | Candidates should hold 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 at least one subject among Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. |
Important Note
Candidates should read the complete official notification carefully to verify the service-wise eligibility requirements before applying.
Selection Process :
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
Selection Process Note:
| Candidates are advised to keep all original documents ready for verification after qualifying the examination. Failure to produce valid documents may lead to cancellation of candidature. |
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Details |
| Preliminary Exam | 2 Papers – Objective Type |
| Prelims | 400 Marks |
| Mains Exam | 9 Papers – Descriptive |
| Mains Merit | 1750 Marks |
| Interview | 275 Marks |
| Final Selection | Mains + Interview |
UPSC conducts the Civil Services selection through Prelims, Mains and Personality Test/Interview. (UPSC)
Salary Details
| Service | Starting Basic Pay |
| IAS | ₹56,100 |
| IFS | ₹56,100 |
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, TA & other benefits as per Government rules |
Note: The actual monthly salary depends on posting, allowances and applicable government rules.
How to Download UPSC IAS Mains Admit Card 2026
- Go to the official UPSC website.
- Click on the Admit Card section.
- Find the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 link.
- Click on Download e-Admit Card.
- Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details.
- Your Mains Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Download it and take a printout for the examination.
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Important & Useful Links
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| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Exam 2026 be conducted?
Ans: The Mains Examination is scheduled from 21 to 30 August 2026.
Q2. How can I download the UPSC IAS Mains Admit Card?
Ans: Candidates can download the admit card from the official UPSC website by entering their required login details.
Q3. What details are needed to download the admit card?
Ans: Candidates can use their Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth to access the admit card.
Q4. What should I check on the UPSC Mains Admit Card?
Ans: Check your name, roll number, exam date, centre, reporting time, and important instructions carefully.
Q5. What is the selection process for UPSC Civil Services?
Ans: The selection process includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test/Interview.
Q6. What is the minimum age required for UPSC Civil Services 2026?
Ans: Candidates must have completed 21 years of age as on 01 August 2026.
Q7. What educational qualification is required for IAS?
Ans: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Q8. What is the starting basic salary of an IAS officer?
Ans: The starting basic pay for an IAS officer is ₹56,100 under Pay Level-10, along with applicable allowances.
Q9. What is the advertisement number for UPSC Civil Services 2026?
Ans: The advertisement number is 05/2026.
Q10. Where can I get the latest UPSC IAS Mains updates?
Ans: Candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website for admit cards, examination notices, results, and other updates.
