The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is accepting online applications from all qualified candidates (male/female/transgender) for the INDIAN FOREST SERVICE EXAMINATION, 2026, which will be conducted through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination as an initial screening phase. The online registration for UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 will commence on 04 February 2026 and will conclude on 24 February 2026.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the detailed official notification prior to applying to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements concerning age, educational qualifications, category, and other criteria. The Indian Forest Service Examination will be comprised of two consecutive stages – the Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam and the Indian Forest Service (Main) Exam.
UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2026
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 (through Civil Services Prelims)
Total Vacancies
80 Posts (12 SC, 06 ST, 21 OBC, 08 EWS, 33 UR)
Age Limit
21 – 32 Years (as on 01.08.2026) with usual relaxations
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree with specified subjects OR Agriculture/ Forestry/ Engineering
Application Fee
Rs.100/- (Gen/OBC/EWS); Nil (Women/SC/ST/PwBD)
Selection Process
Prelims (Screening) + Mains + Personality Test
Exam Mode
Offline (Prelims & Mains)
Job Location
All India (IFS Cadre Allocation)
Last Date
24 February 2026 (06:00 PM)
Vacancy Details
Category
No of Vacancies
UR
33
SC
12
ST
06
OBC
21
EWS
08
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates are required to apply exclusively ONLINE via the UPSC portal. Applications submitted through any other method will not be considered.
Step 1: Go to upsconline.nic.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t done so already (OTR is valid for a lifetime).
Step 2: Log in and choose “Indian Forest Service Examination 2026” under Part-I Registration.
Step 3: Carefully enter your personal, educational, and category information.
Step 4: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and photo ID proof.
Step 5: If applicable, pay the application fee online and submit the form.
Step 6: Print the application and fee receipt for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
Minimum 21 Years & Maximum 32 Years (born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2005). Relaxation: 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC, etc.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology OR Bachelor’s in Agriculture, Forestry or Engineering from recognized University.
Nationality
Indian Citizen / Subject of Nepal/Bhutan / Tibetan refugee / Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries.
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