UPSC Civil Services IAS Final Result 2026 – Declared, Check Marks, Cutoff & Merit List

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results for the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025. These results were declared on March 6, 2026, for the exams conducted last year. You can now check your Mains results on the official UPSC website.

Quick Overview

DetailInformation
OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam NameCivil Services (IAS) & Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025
Total Posts1129
IAS Final Result DateMarch 6, 2026
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Here are all the important dates related to the UPSC Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Examination 2025:

EventDate
Notification ReleaseJanuary 20, 2025
Online Application StartJanuary 22, 2025
Last Date to Apply OnlineFebruary 21, 2025
Last Date for Fee PaymentFebruary 21, 2025
Form Correction WindowFebruary 22-28, 2025
Preliminary Exam DateMay 25, 2025
Preliminary Admit CardMay 13, 2025
Preliminary Result DateJune 11, 2025
IAS Mains Exam DateAugust 22, 2025
IAS Mains Admit CardAugust 14, 2025
IFS Mains Exam DateNovember 23, 2025
IFS Mains Admit CardNovember 7, 2025
Interview DateDecember 8-19, 2025
IFS Mains ResultFebruary 24, 2026
IAS Final ResultMarch 6, 2026 (Available Now)

Vacancy Details

A total of 1129 posts were announced for the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service examinations. Here’s how they are divided:

Post NameNumber of Posts
Indian Administrative Services (IAS)979
Indian Forest Services (IFS)150

Eligibility

To be eligible for these prestigious services, you needed to meet specific age and educational requirements.

Age Limit (as of UPSC rules for 2025)

RequirementDetails
Minimum Age21 Years
Maximum Age32 Years
Birth Date RangeYou must have been born not earlier than August 2, 1993, and not later than August 1, 2004.
Age RelaxationExtra age relaxation is available as per UPSC Examination 2025 rules.

Educational Qualifications

  • Indian Administrative Service (IAS): You needed a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university in India.
  • Indian Forest Service (IFS): You needed a bachelor’s degree with at least one of these subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification.

Application Fee

Here’s how much you needed to pay for the application, based on your category:

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

You could make the payment online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

How to Check Your Result

Follow these steps to check and download your UPSC Civil Services IAS Final Result 2026:

  1. Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
  2. On the homepage, look for and click on the “Examination” tab.
  3. Then, select either the “Active Examinations” or “Written Results” section.
  4. Find the link that says “Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 – Written Result” or “Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2026 – Written Result.”
  5. Click on the correct result link for your exam.
  6. The result will open as a PDF file.
  7. You can use Ctrl + F on your keyboard and type in your Roll Number to quickly find it in the list.
  8. If your roll number is there, congratulations! You’ve qualified for the next stage, which is the Interview/Personality Test.
  9. Download and save the PDF for your records.

Selection Process

The selection process for the UPSC Civil Services and Indian Forest Service exams involves three main stages: a Preliminary Examination, a Mains Examination, and finally, an Interview (also known as the Personality Test).

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Praveen Rajput

Praveen Rajput is a Government Exam Analyst with 6+ years of experience in writing detailed articles about recruitment notifications, syllabus changes, exam dates, and final results. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, which helps him present official information in a clear and professional format.He carefully cross-checks information from official sources such as SSC, UPSC, RRB, IBPS, and State PSC portals before publishing.