UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Online Form 2026 – Last Date 29 June
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UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) — ADVT 05/2026
UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Online Form 2026
UPSC has opened the Mains Online Form for candidates who qualified the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. This page is a complete status tracker for the full IAS/IFS 2026 cycle — submit your Mains application before 29 June 2026.
⏰ Mains Form Closes: 29 June 2026 • ✅ Prelims Result Declared: 15 June 2026 • 1,013 Posts (IAS 933 · IFS 80) • Advt 05/2026
⏰ Mains Online Form closes on 29 June 2026. This form is only for candidates who cleared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 (Result declared 15 June, Name-wise Result 17 June). Submit your Mains application now via OTR (One Time Registration) at upsc.gov.in.
📌 Source Data Note: The official notification text lists the Prelims "Fee Payment Last Date" as 27 February 2027, which is inconsistent with the Prelims application closing date of 27 February 2026 in the same section. This page treats this as a typographical error and uses 27 February 2026, consistent with the rest of the Prelims timeline.
📊 Quick Snapshot
⏰ MAINS ONLINE FORM CLOSES — 29 JUNE 2026
Apply via OTR at upsc.gov.in — only for Prelims-qualified candidates
📍 Complete Civil Services 2026 Cycle — Stage Tracker
📅 Important Dates — Full Cycle
📋 Vacancy Details
🎓 Educational Qualification (Reference)
💳 Application Fee (Reference — Prelims Stage)
🎂 Age Limit (Reference) (as on 01 August 2026)
🔄 Selection Process
🖊 How to Apply for the Mains Online Form
Confirm you have qualified the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 by checking the Name-wise Result (declared 17 June 2026).
Visit upsc.gov.in and use the Apply Online (Mains Form) or Apply Online (OTR) link in the Important Links section below.
Log in using your One Time Registration (OTR) credentials created during the Prelims stage.
Fill in the Mains-specific details, including optional subject choice and any other fields required in the Mains Application Notice.
Review all entries carefully, submit, and save a printout of the confirmation page before 29 June 2026.
⚠ Important Instructions
The Mains Online Form is open only from 19 to 29 June 2026— there is no indication of an extension in the current notification.
This form is relevant only for candidates who cleared the Prelims exam— check the Name-wise Result before attempting to access the Mains form.
Use your existing OTR (One Time Registration) login — do not attempt to create a fresh registration for the Mains stage.
Download and retain your Prelims Answer Key (GS Paper 1 & 2) and Prelims Result (IAS/IFS) for your records.
Check the official Mains Application Notice for the complete list of fields and documents required, since requirements can differ from the Prelims form.
🔗 Important Links — UPSC Civil Services Mains Online Form 2026
What is the last date to submit the UPSC Civil Services Mains Online Form 2026?
29 June 2026. The form opened on 19 June 2026. Apply via OTR at upsc.gov.in.
Who can apply for the Mains Online Form?
Only candidates who qualified the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. Prelims Result was declared on 15 June 2026, and the Name-wise Result on 17 June 2026.
How many total posts are there in this recruitment?
A total of 1,013 posts — 933 for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 80 for Indian Forest Service (IFS) — under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
When was the Prelims exam conducted?
The Civil Services Preliminary Examination was conducted on 24 May 2026. The Answer Key was released on 27 May 2026.
What is the educational qualification for IAS and IFS?
IAS: Bachelor's Degree in any stream. IFS: Bachelor's Degree with at least one subject from Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, or Agriculture.
What is the age limit for UPSC Civil Services 2026?
Minimum 21 years, maximum 32 years, as on 01 August 2026. Age relaxation applies as per UPSC recruitment rules.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This page on ResultDekho.net is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from the official UPSC Civil Services / IFS notification (Advt 05/2026). A typographical inconsistency in the Prelims fee payment date (noted above) has been corrected for clarity. ResultDekho is not affiliated with UPSC or the Government of India. Always verify details at the official website: upsc.gov.in. Last Updated: 19 June 2026.
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