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    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 Released - How to Apply Online, Link, Fees

    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 Released - How to Apply Online, Link, Fees

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 05 Feb 2026, 09:29 AM IST

    Union Public Service Commission has activated the UPSC IAS application form 2026 on February 4, 2026. The UPSC IAS application form has been released at upsc.gov.in/ upsconline.nic.in. UPSC application form 2026 last date is February 24, 2026. Before filling the UPSC application form, candidates have to register themselves on the official website.
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    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 Released - How to Apply Online, Link, Fees
    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 Released - How to Apply Online, Link, Fees

    Candidates must enter all their details in the UPSC Application Form 2026 correctly. The details asked by the commission are mainly about the candidate’s personal details, educational background, and some necessary documents. After submission, candidates are recommended to download the UPSC IAS application form PDF. Go through the article below to know more about the UPSC IAS 2026 application process.

    UPSC IAS Application Form Dates 2026

    The UPSC IAS application dates have been announced by the commission in advance through the UPSC calendar. Candidates are required to submit the UPSC IAS application form 2026 as soon as possible. This will help them get the UPSC IAS 2026 exam centre of their choice. Check the table below to know the important UPSC IAS application dates 2026.

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    UPSC IAS 2026 Application Dates

    Event

    UPSC IAS Dates

    UPSC CSE Notification

    February 4, 2026

    UPSC IAS 2026 apply online date

    February 4, 2026

    UPSC IAS apply online last date

    February 24, 2026

    UPSC IAS application correction dates

    To be announced

    UPSC IAS 2026 exam dates

    May 24, 2026

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    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 - Step by Step Procedure

    The UPSC IAS application form is released along with the notification. Candidates are recommended to go through the entire UPSC IAS 2026 notification before filling the application form. Mainly, the applicant must meet the UPSC IAS eligibility criteria 2026. Check the steps below to know the step by step UPSC IAS application process.

    • Go to the official website, upsconline.nic.in/ upsc.gov.in.

    • Login on the website and click on ‘Apply for examinations’.

    • Go to the ‘Civil Services Examination’ and click on it.

    • Enter all the essential details carefully.

    • Upload all the documents correctly.

    • Pay the application fee.

    • Review the UPSC CSE application form and click on ‘Submit’.

    • UPSC IAS application form pdf download can be done for future reference.

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    UPSC IAS Application Form 2026 - Helpline / Guidance for candidates

    In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding the UPSC IAS applications, candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC’s Facilitation Counter in person or can call the following numbers - 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543. The working hours are between 10 AM and 5 PM.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How to apply for UPSC IAS exam 2026?
    A:

    Candidates have to first register themselves and then fill the application form at upsc.gov.in.

    Q: Is the UPSC 2026 application form out?
    A:

    Yes, the UPSC IAS application form has been released on February 4, 2026. 

    Q: What is the cost of IAS application fee?
    A:

    Candidates have to pay an IAS application fee of Rs 100 while filling the application form.

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