The UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Result 2026 has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission on its official website. Candidates who appeared in the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Mains Examination 2025 can now check their result online in PDF format.
The IFS Mains Result 2026 was declared on 24 February 2026. Candidates can download the result PDF and search their roll number to confirm qualification for the next stage, i.e., the Interview / Personality Test.
Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/
UPSC Civil Services & Indian Forest Examination 2025 – Overview
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination are among the most prestigious competitive exams in India. Through this recruitment process, candidates are selected for services like IAS and IFS based on Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name: Civil Services & Indian Forest Service Examination 2025
Total Vacancies: 1129 Posts
Result Status: IFS Mains Result 2026 Available
Result Mode: Online (PDF Format)
UPSC IFS Mains Result 2026 – Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 20 January 2025
Online Application Start Date: 22 January 2025
Last Date to Apply: 21 February 2025
Prelims Exam Date: 25 May 2025
Prelims Result Date: 11 June 2025
Mains Exam Date: 22 August 2025
IFS Mains Exam Date: 23 November 2025
IFS Mains Result Date: 24 February 2026
Interview Date: 08–19 December 2025
Candidates are advised to verify details from the official UPSC website.
UPSC Civil Services & IFS 2025 Vacancy Details
Indian Administrative Service (IAS): 979 Posts
Indian Forest Service (IFS): 150 Posts
Total: 1129 Posts
UPSC Civil Services & IFS 2025 Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
SC / ST: ₹0
PH Candidates: ₹0
All Female Candidates: ₹0
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet
UPSC Civil Services & IFS 2025 Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 August 1993 and not later than 1 August 2004. Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules.
UPSC Civil Services & IFS 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with subjects such as Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent qualifications.
Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
How To Check UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Result 2026
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the UPSC IFS Mains Result 2026:
- Visit the official UPSC website at https://upsc.gov.in/
- Click on the “Examination” tab on the homepage.
- Select “Written Results” or “Active Examinations.”
- Click on the link titled:
“Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 – Written Result” - The result PDF will open.
- Press Ctrl + F and enter your Roll Number.
- If your roll number appears, you are qualified for the Interview stage.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
UPSC Civil Services & IFS 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC Civil Services and IFS Recruitment 2025 includes:
Preliminary Examination
Mains Examination
Interview / Personality Test
Only candidates who qualify in each stage are shortlisted for final selection.
Details Mentioned in UPSC IFS Mains Result 2026
The UPSC Mains Result 2026 PDF generally includes:
Roll Numbers of Qualified Candidates
Examination Name
Result Declaration Date
Instructions for Interview Stage
Candidates must regularly check the official website for updates regarding Interview schedule and Personality Test E-Summon Letter.
What After UPSC IFS Mains Result 2026?
Candidates who have qualified in the IFS Mains Examination 2025 will be called for the Interview / Personality Test. The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Mains Examination and Interview.
Important Links
Download IFS (Roll No. Wise) Mains Result: Click Here
Download IFS (Name Wise) Mains Result: Click Here
Download Personality Test E-Summon Letter: Click Here
Check Interview Schedule: Click Here
Download IAS Mains Result: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who releases the UPSC Civil Services IFS Mains Result 2026?
The result is released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on its official website.
In what format is the UPSC IFS Mains Result 2026 released?
The result is published in PDF format containing roll numbers of qualified candidates.
Where can candidates check the UPSC Mains Result 2026?
Candidates can check the result in the Written Results section on the official UPSC website.
What is the official website of UPSC?
The official website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/
