UPSC
Examination Admission Open 2026
Civil Service Examination
Overview
Civil service, which is the backbone of Indian governance constitutes all ministries and their departments. The Civil service and Forest service exams are conducted by the UPSC. The prestige, power, charm and responsibility that come along with the top jobs such as the IAS, IFS, IPS, etc., are a definite reason for anyone to choose Civil service and Forest service a career option.
Eligibility
- Must have attained the age of 21 on 1st August of year of examination.
Must not have attained 32 years(35|37 years) on 1st August of year of examination.
Education
- Any Degree (Recognized by UGC/AICTE)
Age Criteria
General
Minimum Age : 21
Maximum Age : 32
No of attempts : 6
OBC
Minimum Age : 21
Maximum Age : 35
No of attempts : 9
SC & ST
Minimum Age : 21
Maximum Age : 37
No of attempts : No Limit
Exam Schedules
General
Notification
Preliminary Examination
Preliminary Exam Results
Mains Examinations
Mains Exam Results
Interview
Final Results
OBC
February / March
May / June
July / August
September / October
February 1st week / 2nd week
March – April
May
Forest Service Examination
Eligibility
- Must have attained the age of 21 on 1st August of year of examination.
- Must not have attained 32 years(35|37 years) on 1st August of year of examination.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree with atleast one of the subjects namely Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Mathematics and Statistics (or)Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Forestry (or) Engineering (Recognized by UGC/AICTE)
Age Criteria
General
Minimum Age : 21
Maximum Age : 32
No of attempts : 6
OBC
Minimum Age : 21
Maximum Age : 35
No of attempts : 9
SC & ST
Minimum Age : 21
Maximum Age : 37
No of attempts : No Limit
Age Criteria
General
Notification
Preliminary Examination
Preliminary Exam Results
Mains Examinations
Mains Exam Results
Interview
Final Results
OBC
February / March
May / June
July / August
November / December
January 1st Week / 2nd Week
January / February
February / March