India’s most prestigious competitive examination has reached a decisive milestone. The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 — the gateway to the IAS, IPS, IFS, and over 20 other central government Group A and B services — has officially declared the Mains result on 12 November 2025. This result determines which candidates are shortlisted for the final stage: the UPSC Personality Test (Interview). With 979 posts across Civil Services and 150 Indian Forest Service posts, the UPSC CSE 2025 is one of the most important selection cycles of the year. Candidates whose names appear in the Mains result must now immediately begin intensive interview preparation.
UPSC Civil Services IAS Result 2026 – Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Name | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 — IAS, IPS, IFS & Allied Services |
| IAS Vacancies | 979 Posts (Civil Services) |
| IFS Vacancies | 150 Posts (Indian Forest Service) |
| Prelims Date | 25 May 2025 |
| Prelims Result | 11 June 2025 |
| IAS Mains Exam | 22 – 31 August 2025 |
| IFS Mains Exam | 23 November 2025 |
| IAS Mains Result Declared | 12 November 2025 |
| Next Stage | Personality Test (Interview) |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- (General/OBC) | Free (SC/ST/PwD/Female) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Civil Services CSE 2025 – Complete Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 22 January 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 21 February 2025 |
| Form Correction Window | 22 – 28 February 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | 13 May 2025 |
| Preliminary Examination (Prelims) | 25 May 2025 |
| Prelims Result | 11 June 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | 14 August 2025 |
| IAS Mains Examination | 22 – 31 August 2025 |
| IFS Mains Admit Card | 07 November 2025 |
| IFS Mains Examination | 23 November 2025 |
| IAS Mains Result Declared | 12 November 2025 |
| Personality Test (Interview) | To be Announced (early 2026) |
| Final Merit List / UPSC CSE Final Result | To be Announced |
UPSC CSE 2025 – Application Fee (For Reference)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC Candidates | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | Free (No Fee) |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Free (No Fee) |
UPSC CSE 2025 – Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years (General) — with standard relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen |
| Number of Attempts | 6 (General) | 9 (OBC) | Unlimited until age limit (SC/ST) | Verify from official notification |
UPSC CSE 2025 – Vacancy Details
| Service Category | Total Vacancies | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS — Foreign Service, and allied Group A & B services) | 979 Posts | Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized Indian university |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 150 Posts | Bachelor’s degree with at least one of: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or equivalent |
Services Covered Under UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025
The UPSC Civil Services Examination selects officers for the following prestigious Group A and Group B services:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS – Foreign)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group A
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A
- Indian Revenue Service — Income Tax, Group A
- Indian Postal Service, Group A
- Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A
- Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A
- Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A
- Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A
- Indian Trade Service, Group A
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A
- Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group A
- Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A
- Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A
- Indian Revenue Service — Customs & Central Excise
- Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group A
- Armed Forces HQ Civil Service, Group B
- Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B
- Pondicherry Police Service, Group B
How to Download UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Result 2026 – Step-by-Step
- Visit the official UPSC portal: upsc.gov.in (direct link in Important Links below).
- Navigate to the Examination / Results section on the homepage.
- Click on the appropriate link:
- “IAS Final Result” — if the final result after interview has been declared
- “IAS Mains Result” — shortlist for Personality Test
- “IAS Prelims Result” — for reference only
- “IFS Prelims Result” — for Indian Forest Service candidates
- The result is available as a PDF shortlist. Use Ctrl+F to search for your Roll Number.
- Download and save the PDF. Print and keep it for Personality Test and subsequent stages.
Multiple Result Links Available: UPSC provides separate downloadable PDFs for Final Result, Mains Result, Prelims Result (IAS), and Prelims Result (IFS). Candidates should check all relevant links on upsc.gov.in based on which stage they participated in.
Selection Process – UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025
- Preliminary Examination (Prelims): Two objective-type papers — GS Paper I (200 marks) and CSAT Paper II (200 marks qualifying). Held on 25 May 2025. Result: 11 June 2025.
- Main Examination (Mains): Nine papers over 10 days — 22 to 31 August 2025. Includes essay, GS Papers I–IV, optional papers (Paper I & II), and language papers (qualifying). Mains result: 12 November 2025.
- Personality Test (Interview): A 275-mark interview conducted by a UPSC Board at UPSC Bhavan, New Delhi. Scheduled for early 2026 for Mains-qualified candidates.
- Final Merit List: Based on combined Mains (1750 marks) + Interview (275 marks) = 2025 marks. UPSC publishes a final all-India merit list with service/cadre allocation.
Mains Qualified = Interview Shortlisted: Candidates who find their Roll Number in the Mains Result PDF are shortlisted for the Personality Test. Begin DAF (Detailed Application Form) filling, optional subject revision, and mock interview preparation immediately. The UPSC interview typically begins in February–March of the following year.
UPSC Civil Services IAS Result 2026 – Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Download IAS Final Result 2026 | Click Here – upsc.gov.in |
| Download IAS Mains Result | upsc.gov.in (Results Section) |
| Download IAS Prelims Result | upsc.gov.in (Results Section) |
| Download IFS Prelims Result | upsc.gov.in (Results Section) |
| Download Civil Services Notification | Available on Official Portal |
| Download IFS Notification | Available on Official Portal |
| Official UPSC Website | upsc.gov.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – UPSC Civil Services IAS Final Result 2026
Q1. When was the UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Result 2025 declared?The Union Public Service Commission officially declared the Civil Services (IAS) Mains Examination Result on12 November 2025. This result shortlists candidates for the Personality Test (Interview) — the final stage of UPSC CSE selection. The result PDF is available at upsc.gov.in.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in UPSC Civil Services 2025?UPSC CSE 2025 covers979 postsacross Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS — Foreign, and over 15 allied Group A & B services) and150 postsfor the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The exact service-wise allocation is determined at the final merit list stage based on preferences and rank.
Q3. What is the next stage after the UPSC IAS Mains Result 2025?Candidates shortlisted in the Mains result are called for thePersonality Test (Interview)— conducted by a UPSC Board at UPSC Bhavan, New Delhi, carrying 275 marks. This is the final written-cum-interview stage. The final merit list is prepared based on combined Mains (1,750 marks) + Interview (275 marks) performance.
Q4. What services are allocated through UPSC Civil Services Examination?The exam recruits for over 20 services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service, Indian Revenue Service (IT), Indian Revenue Service (Customs & CE), Indian Railway Services (Traffic, Accounts, Personnel), Indian Postal Service, Indian Audit & Accounts Service, Pondicherry Civil and Police Services, and Armed Forces HQ Civil Service — among others.
Q5. What is the eligibility for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025?For Civil Services (IAS/IPS):Bachelor’s degree in any streamfrom a recognized Indian university. For Indian Forest Service (IFS): Bachelor’s degree with at least one of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, or Agriculture. Age: 21–32 years as on 01 August 2025 for General category.
Q6. What should Mains-qualified candidates do now?Candidates who qualify the Mains should: (1) Fill theDAF (Detailed Application Form)on the UPSC portal — this provides background information for the interview, (2) Begin structuredPersonality Test (Interview) preparation— covering current affairs, optional subject, home state awareness, and personality development, and (3) Monitor upsc.gov.in for the Interview schedule announcement.
Q7. What is the UPSC Mains exam pattern for IAS CSE 2025?The UPSC Mains consists of nine papers: Paper A (Indian Language — qualifying), Paper B (English — qualifying), Essay Paper (250 marks), GS Paper I–IV (250 marks each, total 1000 marks), and two Optional Subject papers (250 marks each, total 500 marks). Total merit marks: 1,750 (excluding qualifying papers). Plus 275 marks for the Personality Test — grand total of 2,025 marks for final merit.