Union Public Service Commission will release the Pre Admit Card on its official website for the Civil Services Examination 2026 and Indian Foreign Service Examination 2026. The preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on 24 May 2026. The online application process started on 04 February 2026 and continued until 27 February 2026. Candidates who have successfully completed the application process will be able to download their admit card by logging into the portal using their Application Number, Password, or Security Pin. The direct link to download the admit card will be available below.
| Commission | Union Public Service Commission |
| Post | IAS/IFS |
| Total Vacancy | 933 |
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| Age Relaxation | Different As Per The Post |
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UPSC IAS / IFS Admit Card : Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Total Expected Vacancies (Including IAS/IFS) | 933 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)- Total | 33 |
| Blindness & Low Vision | 7 |
| Deaf & Hard of Hearing | 11 |
| Locomotor Disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy) | 8 |
| Multiple Disabilities | 7 |
UPSC IAS/IFS Admit Card : Eligibility
| Qualification | Details |
| Minimum Qualification | A candidate must have a Graduate degree (like B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.E., etc.) from a recognized University. |
| Candidates Awaiting Results | Candidates who have appeared for their final graduation exam and are waiting for the result can also apply. They must provide proof of passing the exam before the Main Examination. |
UPSC IAS / IFS Admit Card : Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies | Objective | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | General Studies (CSAT) | Objective | 200 | 2 hours |
Note 1: Paper II (CSAT) is a qualifying paper. A candidate must secure a minimum of 33% marks in this paper.
Note 2: There is negative marking in both papers of the Preliminary examination. For every incorrect answer, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
Note 3: Qualification for the Main examination is decided based on the marks obtained in Paper I, provided the candidate has secured at least 33% marks in Paper II.
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