UPSC 2026-27 Complete Preparation and Coaching with Physics Wallah

The UPSC CSE 2026 cycle started with the notification released on 14 January 2026. The key examination dates are given below.

The UPSC CSE 2027 cycle will begin with the notification released on 13 January 2027. The key examination dates are given below.

The UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination 2026 has moved beyond the Preliminary stage, with candidates now preparing for the IFoS Main Examination.The IFoS Preliminary Exam took place on 24 May 2026 along with the Civil Services Preliminary Exam. The IFoS Main Exam will start on 22 November 2026 and span seven days. 

• Candidates Qualified for IFoS Mains: 1,046

• Total IFoS Vacancies: 80

• IFoS Mains Examination: 22 November 2026

• Mains Examination Duration: 7 Days

Candidates who qualify for the IFoS Main Examination will need to complete the application formalities specified by UPSC within the prescribed timeline. This process may include submitting required details, paying the applicable fee, providing information related to scribes or assistive devices where relevant, indicating cadre preferences, and confirming the application before the Main Examination.

Compared with the 2025 examination cycle, the number of candidates qualifying for the CSE Mains decreased from 14,161 to 13,343, while the number of vacancies fell from 1,087 to 1,016. For IFoS, the number of candidates qualifying for Mains declined from 2,116 to 1,046, and the vacancies decreased from 150 to 80.

The next IFoS cycle will begin with the notification on 13 January 2027. The Preliminary Exam will be held on 23 May 2027. The Main Exam will start on 21 November 2027 and will run for seven days.

The next IFoS cycle will begin with the notification on 13 January 2027. The Preliminary Exam will be held on 23 May 2027. The Main Exam will start on 21 November 2027 and will run for seven days. 

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PW currently provides preparation for the following Optional Subjects across multiple languages.

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