UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 of 80 Indian Forest Service Examination Vacancies

All information is available for UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026 with 80 posts for Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS) roles. Ideal for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree. Get the application link here.

Vacancy List For UPSC IFS 2026:

Eligibility Criteria For Union Public Service Commission:

• A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least one of the subjects, namely Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry or in Engineering from any university

Age Limit  & Relaxation for UPSC Notification:

• A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st of August, 2026, i.e., the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2^nd August, 1994 and not later than 1st August, 2005

Relaxation:-

• Candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe: 5 years.
• Candidates belonging to Other Backwards Classes who are eligible to avail of the reservation applicable to such candidates: 3 years.
• Defence Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof: 03 Years
• ex-servicemen, including Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least five years of military service as on 1st August, 2026 and have been released: 05 Years

Mode of Selection for UPSC IFS Notification:

The competitive examination comprises two successive stages :

• Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type) for the screening & selection of candidates for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination; and
• Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates against the vacancies identified and reported for the Indian Forest Service Examination.
• Interview/Personality Test
• Medical & Physical Standards Test

Application Fee Details for UPSC:

• Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability: NIL
• For all Others: Rs.100

Important Dates & Details for IFS Exam Notification:

• Online application start date: 04.02.2026
• Online application end date: 24.02.2026 (6:00 P.M)
• Preliminary Examination Date: 24.05.2026

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?

• Interested candidates need to visit the official website https://upsc.gov.in/
• Please ensure vacancies from the official website.
• Eligible candidates can complete the online application and attach the needed documentation.
• Please double-check the application cost for the specific position for which you intend to apply before paying it.
• Please save or print a paper copy of the registration form for future reference.
• Candidates who are eligible to apply for the recruitment can find the official links below.

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FAQs for UPSC IFS Recruitment 2026:

1. What is the eligibility for IFS Exam Notification?
   Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in specified science, agriculture, forestry, or engineering subjects.
2. What is the age limit for UPSC IFS Exam?
   Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 32 years as on 1st August 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
3. What is the selection process for IFoS 2026?
   Selection includes Prelims, Mains, Interview, and Medical & Physical Test.
4. What is the application fee for UPSC IFS Recruitment?
   Fee is Rs.100 for General/OBC and free for Female/SC/ST/PwBD.